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From Pacers playoffs to the Indy 500, see IndyStar's favorite photos published in May 2025
Mykal McEldowney Grace Hollars Michelle Pemberton Grace Smith Kelly Wilkinson HG Biggs Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Nieka Zupfer misses at getting a prize with the claw grabber game at the Tony's Chocolonely booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Franklin Central Flashes Adelaide Hubbard (17) warms-up to bat Wednesday, May 28, 2025, during the IHSAA sectional championship game at Moorseville High School, in Mooseville. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Elise Shrock (left) Elise Shrock holds up a video call with Lauren Roberts, who along with 2 other women made sexual harassment allegations against Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett's former chief of staff Thomas Cook. Morgan Mickelson (center) and Maggie Adams-McBride hold up signs condemning Mayor Hogsett and abuse against employees, Thursday, May 29, 2025, as the Indianapolis' City-County Council's investigative committee hears the final report from law firm Fisher Phillips regarding Mayor Hogsett's response to the allegations. HG Biggs/IndyStar Roncalli Royals Elise Baker (4) cheers after stealing second base Tuesday, May 27, 2025, during the IHSAA 3A sectional 28 semifinals in New Palestine, Indiana. The Roncalli Royals defeated Indian Creek. HG Biggs/IndyStar, HG Biggs/IndyStar Newfields staff and media gather in the Lume for a preview of 'Connection: Land, Water, Sky-Art & Music from Indigenous Australians" at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Newfields on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Indianapolis. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar Brekken Pritt, 3, watches his friends play rock paper scissors Friday, May 16, 2025, during Fast Friday ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates with fans as he walks off the court following of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 114-105. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Media surrounds Arrow McLaren's Tony Kanaan, team principal, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, prior to his refresher laps ahead of practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar IndyHumane Foster Assistant Kelsey Minier snuggles Turbo, Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the IndyHumane. The little kitten is being nurtured and available for adoption. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indiana Pacers fans yell in excitement during team introductions Saturday, May 31, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Spectators cheer for the Chi Dog Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Fans toss beach balls as The All-American Rejects and Bret Michaels perform Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar Yorktown's Adam Lin jumps in a pole vaulting attempt Tuesday, May 6, 2025, during a high school track and field meet between Lawrence North and Lawrence Central at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) holds up the Eastern Conference Championship trophy Saturday, May 31, 2025, after defeating the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates a late three point basket against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, May 25, 2025, during Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar With photos of Zara Arnold shown behind them, Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police President Rick Snyder hugs State Senator Cyndi Carrasco after he spoke to the press Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the FOP Lodge. Indy FOP is calling for state and federal intervention after the murder of Zara Arnold, a 5-year-old who died after torture and abuse. Zara's father, Zachary Arnold, is charged with murder in her death. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Center Grove Trojans fans sit in the outfield as the rain pours over the field Wednesday, May 28, 2025, during the IHSAA sectional championship game at Moorseville High School, in Mooseville. Grace Hollars/IndyStar A concert goer continues dancing lying down in the Snake Pit, Sunday, May 25, 2025, before the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Terry Crews walks the red carpet on Sunday, May 25, 2025, ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar The Zionsville Eagles celebrate winning Wednesday, May 28, 2025, during a Class 4A sectional game between the Noblesville Millers and the Zionsville Eagles at Carmel High School in Carmel. Ella Brookbank, 5, lays under an umbrella Saturday, May 17, 2025, during qualifying for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Travelers wait in the TSA screening line Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Concourse A at Indianapolis International Airport. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Scott Fitzgerald looks at a Indy 500 Champions banner at his new sports memorabilia store, Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Avon Orioles celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Brownsburg Bulldogs on Thursday, May 29, 2025, during the IHSAA sectional championship game at Brownsburg High School in Brownsburg. Grace Hollars/IndyStar A fan wears a brown bag over his head reading 'Newgarden' with a frown drawn on it Monday, May 26, 2025, before the start of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Jenson Pfister leans against a monolithic sculpture while his older brother, his brother's prom date, and mother take pre-prom photos at the White River State Park on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Indianapolis. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar The Indiana Fever are introduced Sunday, May 4, 2025, during a preseason game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazil national team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Grace Smith/IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) celebrates Sunday, May 25, 2025, after winning the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Christine Tannous/IndyStar It's hard for Diane Holt to catch her breath Thursday, March 16, 2023, as she stands near her son, Gregory's, gravesite at Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis. 'He was one of a kind,' she said. 'He was he was a good cook, and a prankster. He'd love to aggravate everybody. And I miss him. I miss him badly.' Gregory, 48, died by overdose Feb. 15, 2022. Holt and her family believe Gregory was purposefully given a lethal dose of meth and fentanyl by friends who then stole his money. They say they've received threatening phone calls urging them to stop pursuing justice in Gregory's death. Holt visits her son's gravesite at least once a week. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Volunteer Missi Young registers clients Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Crooked Creek Food Pantry. The pantry is a drive-thru distribution. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indiana Fever gather together Friday, May 30, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.. Grace Hollars/IndyStar James Dilanchian waterfalls a beer on Carb Day, Friday, May 23, 2025, prior the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) goes up for a basket against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, during Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks, 130-121. Grace Smith/IndyStar The New York Knicks' starting lineup is introduced before Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Christine Tannous/IndyStar The Indiana Pacemates perform Friday, May 9, 2025, during Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Friends Martha June, from left in front, and Janie Westermeier; and Lorraine Smith, from left in back, and Anne Heighway wave as they get ready to pass though an intersection on their Forest Park Adventure railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Center Grove Trojans celebrate the the trophy on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, during the IHSAA sectional championship game at Moorseville High School, in Mooseville. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) celebrates with members of his crew Sunday, May 25, 2025, after winning the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin takes part in a Naturalization Ceremony at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, May 13, 2025, in Indianapolis. Thirty-three citizenship candidates from 33 countries taking the Oath of Allegiance to become United States citizens. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar Concertgoers dance in the snake pit Sunday, May 25, 2025, during the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) and guard Josh Hart (3) guard Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) as he shoots the ball during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant (3) is tangled up by the against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, May 9, 2025, during Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) scores a three-point basket Friday, May 30, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Connecticut Sun defeated the Indiana Fever, 85-83. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Matthew Slotwinski tapes another beer to his beer tower on Carb Day, Friday, May 23, 2025, prior to the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Slotwinski has attended the Indianapolis 500 for nearly a decade. HG Biggs/IndyStar Bret Michaels and band perform Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar An officer talk with racing fans Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) holds the Eastern Conference Championships trophy Saturday, May 31, 2025, after defeating the New York Knicks to at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Chrisitne Tannous/IndyStar Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) goes up for a basket against New York Liberty guard Marine Johannès (23) on Saturday, May 24, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Reginald Dillard, who's serving time for murder, poses Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, along the grounds of Westville Correctional Facility in Westville, Indiana. Dillard says he was the oldest of six children in his family, and found the streets early to help raise his siblings. "I dropped out of high school in 10th grade, he said. "My mother had told me if I don't get myself together, I'm going to wind up in prison." Dillard has submitted new evidence of innocence and misconduct by Elkhart police and prosecutors. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) yells in excitement Saturday, May 31, 2025, after defeating the New York Knicks to at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Abby Perry, owner of Abby's Garden Parties, poses for a portrait Friday, May 30, 2025, in her shop in Zionsville. Perry says Trump's tariff and trade policies have impacted the cost of purchasing the glass terrariums essential for her small business. HG Biggs/IndyStar Fans get wild during concerts by Bret Michaels and The All-American Rejects, Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) and forward Pascal Siakam (43) celebrate during the first half Sunday, May 11, 2025, of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 129-109. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Professional golfer Bubba Watson putts during a clinic Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Chatham Hills in Westfield, Indiana. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar A concert goer smiles as a friend presses jewels to the sides of her eyes while dancing in the Snake Pit, Sunday, May 25, 2025, before the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Slaw Dog crosses the yard of bricks to win the Wienie 500 on Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Max Gersh/IndyStar
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Vote now for The News Tribune's Boys Athlete of the Week (May 12 to 17)
Vote now for The News Tribune's Boys Athlete of the Week for contests played between May 12-17. Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. The poll is located below. You can read about all of the candidates and their accomplishments below. Note: If you are not seeing the poll at the bottom of the story, try opening the story in a different browser, such as Chrome or Safari. Votes emailed will not be counted. Want to nominate a South Sound high school athlete in the future? Email reporter Jon Manley ( or Tyler Wicke (twicke@ or send a direct message on Twitter/X (@manley_tnt or @WickeTyler) with the athlete's first and last name, school, year, position and a stat line from game(s) during the past week. Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Sunday. Lincoln Berg, Olympia baseball — Leadoff hitter went 2-for-4, including a three-run home run in Olympia's 4-2 win over Emerald Ridge on Saturday, clinching a 4A state tournament berth for the Bears. On the mound, tossed a complete game, going seven innings, allowing six hits, two runs (none earned) and striking out four. Quentin Bockhorn, Gig Harbor baseball — Junior right-hander threw 4.2 shutout innings (2 H, 4 BB, 10 K) in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Kelso that clinched a 3A state berth. Tyler Buol, Decatur baseball — Sophomore right-hander threw two shutout relief innings and went 3-for-4 with two runs and three RBI in Decatur's 8-1 district playoff win over Kelso, clinching a 3A state berth. Carter Christiansen, Fife baseball — Want power? This catcher delivered in a loser-out, winner-to-state game over Franklin Pierce on Saturday, hitting three home runs and driving in four runs in a 4-2 win, clinching a 2A state tournament berth for the Trojans. Diego Flores, Tahoma soccer — The hero in Tahoma's 1-0 win over Union in the 4A District 3/4 championship game, Flores scored the lone goal in the first half from 35 yards out. Easton Francis, Charles Wright/Life Christian baseball — Threw a complete-game gem in 5-1 win over Klahowya in 1A District 3 title game, going seven innings, allowing four hits, one run, walking none and striking out seven. At the plate, drove in a pair of runs. Joe Giles, Curtis baseball — The catcher's two-run single sparked a four-run third inning in Saturday's winner-to-state, loser-out playoff win over Tahoma, 7-2. Giles finished 1-for-4 with two RBI. Luke Houk, Tumwater baseball — Senior threw five excellent innings (3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K) and retired his first nine batters in order to clinch a 2A state berth in Wednesday's 11-1 district playoff win over Hockinson. Kevin Kershaw, Tahoma soccer — Scored four goals in 6-0 win over Olympia in a 4A District 3/4 semifinal game. Rudy Larson, North Thurston baseball — The senior right-hander's complete-game shutout silenced Enumclaw in Tuesday's 4-0 playoff win, securing a 3A state-tournament berth. Larson threw a four-hitter (0 ER) with two walks and eight strikeouts. Harvey Lieberman, Kennedy Catholic baseball — Lancers starter threw a complete game (7 IP, 2 ER) and retired Emerald Ridge's final six batters in order to clinch a 4A state berth, 6-2, on Tuesday. Hunter Payne, Gig Harbor baseball — Went 2-for-3 with two RBI in 3-2 win over Capital in 3A District 3/4 semifinal game on Saturday. Madden Pike, Puyallup baseball — Freshman threw 4.2 shutout relief innings (3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 6 K) to preserve the lead in Saturday's district championship win over Sumner, 7-6. The Vikings (26-0) roll into the 4A state tournament as the No. 1 seed. Mason Pike, Puyallup baseball — Senior right-hander threw a complete-game shutout to clinch a 4A state berth in Tuesday's 6-0 playoff win over Olympia, permitting three hits and two walks with 12 strikeouts over seven strong innings. Wyatt Plyler, Sumner baseball — Right-hander threw 6.2 stellar innings in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Tahoma that clinched a 4A state berth, allowing four hits and one run (0 ER) with two walks and 11 strikeouts. In Plyler's last three starts, the sophomore is 2-0 with a 1.88 ERA and 24 strikeouts. Lucas Redman, Capital baseball — Senior right-hander threw five strong frames (1 R, 0 ER, 7 K) in Tuesday's 9-3 playoff win over Prairie, clinching a 3A state berth. Isaac Schultz-Tait, Peninsula baseball — Went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a walk in 4-2 win over crosstown rival Gig Harbor in the 3A District 3/4 championship game on Saturday. Matthew Sleeter, Peninsula baseball — Senior 1B went 4-for-4 and delivered a pair of RBI singles in Peninsula's 6-5 playoff win over Decatur that clinched a 3A state berth. Chase Waters, Capital baseball — Cougars senior went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Tuesday's 9-3 playoff win over Prairie, clinching a 3A state berth. Micah Yanos, Curtis baseball — Right fielder went 2-for-3 with two RBI in 7-2 win over Tahoma on Saturday, clinching a 4A state tournament berth for the Vikings.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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大聯盟近了！本季第4度3安猛打「怪力男」李灝宇打擊率攀新高
台灣旅美「怪力男」李灝宇，今天在3A出賽，面對洋基3A系列賽繼續展現打擊好表現，全場6打數、3安猛打，本季第4場猛打賞，同時0.264的打擊率也寫下本季新高，終場老虎10-8擊敗洋基。 李灝宇今天依舊被安排在中心打線的第3棒，首局上場敲出一壘安打，並且造成對手傳球失誤，老虎單局攻下3分，第 2局李灝宇二度登場打擊遭到三振；第4局與第6局都是飛球出局。 比賽8局上，李灝宇擊出平飛安打，第9局最後登場，強勁滾地安打，全場李灝宇2度奔回本壘得分，李灝宇對戰洋基系列賽，22打數11支安打。五月李灝宇火力增溫，單月打擊率達到0.338，單月擊出22支安打，其中包括5支二壘安打、1支三壘安打，還有1轟。 關注李灝宇表現的網友，注意到他在五月的瘋狂打擊秀，稱李灝宇進入大聯盟只是時間問題，同時也預告他可能是明年台灣隊參加WBC經典賽的主力戰將。 Hao-Yu Lee continues his strong stretch of play with a sharp grounder (109.9 MPH) to third for an infield single. He's now 11-for-22 in this series. — Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) May 18, 2025 Taiwanese IF Hao-Yu Lee after a slow start in April, has caught fire in May for AAA Toledo. He's hitting .338/.403/.492 in May. Just a matter of time before he gets a shot in MLB. He'll be Taiwan's 3B at the 2026 WBC — Jeff Duda (@INTLBaseball24) May 18, 2025 更多太報報導五月夯！李灝宇單場繳雙安全長打 3A「怪力男」長程火力加溫「怪力男」李灝宇4安猛打 挑戰完全打擊缺開轟下放3A找回打擊手感 鄭宗哲連3場敲安打擊率飆升
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12-04-2025
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Former Wofford, Upstate guard Bailey lands at Georgia
Former Wofford guard Justin Bailey has landed at Georgia for his senior season. Bailey, who helped the Terriers claim the SoCon Tournament title, averaged 9.6 points per game and led the team with 41 steals. Bailey began his college career at USC Upstate, spending two seasons with the Spartans. He was a high school standout at Blue Ridge near Greer, earning 3A SC Player Of The Year and leading to the Tigers to a state title as a senior. He scored nearly 2,000 career points. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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02-04-2025
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Nothing Phone 3A Pro Review: Flashy Design Is the Cherry on Top
The Nothing Phone 3A Pro is cut from the same cloth as the rest of London-based Nothing's handsets. This midrange Android phone packs solid specs and a suite of flashing LED lights and tops it off with an affordable price tag. It has a lot to offer, but competition in the midrange market has never been more fierce, with Google's recent Pixel 9A promising similar all-round performance for a closely matched $499 price. Nothing actually offers two phones in its 3A range; the base Phone 3A and the slightly more premium 3A Pro, which I tested for four weeks for this review. The phones are nearly identical, with the processor, display and batteries shared between them both. The 3A Pro adds in a more capable camera setup, which includes a telephoto lens. At a time when Google, Samsung, Motorola and Apple are all releasing affordable phone options for their customers, Nothing's 3A and 3A Pro stand out for their attractive design, excellent value and solid cameras, especially as the US puts tariffs on imported goods. Read more: Best Android Phone of 2025 The Nothing Phone 3A starts at $379 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. In the UK, you can pick up a pared-back model with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage for only £329, or get the 12GB/256GB model for £379. The Phone 3A Pro costs $459 (£449) for the 12GB/256GB model. Both phones pack a lot of value for their cost, and have plenty of power for everyday tasks, vibrant displays that are great for gaming and cameras that are good enough for casual snaps on your days out in the summer sun. How they stack up against the new Samsung Galaxy A series and Pixel 9A remains to be seen when we're able to finally test Google and Samsung's newest budget phones. The design is the first thing that stands out about these phones. The glass back reveals screws and data ribbons, giving it an industrial look that I quite like. It might not be the style I'd choose in a phone, but it's certainly nice to see designs that go beyond the plain gray looks of most phones. The LED lights -- which Nothing calls the Glyph -- are strewn around the camera units on both phones and light up to alert you to incoming notifications. They're a fun addition to Nothing's phones that you won't find anywhere else. Both phones have 6.7-inch displays that looked bright and vibrant during my testing time. They did a decent job of countering the overhead Barcelona sunshine, as well as the cloudy skies of my Edinburgh home. If you're using these phones under the bright midday California sun, you may find them more difficult to view, but I've certainly seen worse for this price. With an IP68 water-resistance rating, taking calls in the pouring rain (again: not you, California) won't be a problem. Read more: Samsung Shows Off Quirky Pincer Phone, Folding Console and Flexi Briefcase Concepts Powering the 3A series is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 3 processor, which provided fairly low scores on our benchmark tests for both processor and graphics performance. It fell behind both the more expensive iPhone 16E and last year's Pixel 8A with its graphics score being particularly underwhelming. But benchmark tests only tell some of the story. In real-world use I found both phones to run smoothly with plenty of power for everyday essentials like emailing and web browsing. Even demanding games like PUBG played perfectly well with high resolution settings (I even managed to get a "winner, winner, chicken dinner!") so don't think that opting for a midrange phone means sacrificing performance. While it might not be a benchmark winner, the Nothing Phone 3A has enough power to tackle most things you'd want to use it for. The Phone 3A Pro's 5,000-mAh battery didn't impress on our battery drain tests, but it's far from the worst I've seen. Its battery prowess is more in line with Samsung's affordable Galaxy A25 5G from last year, but falling short of more premium phones like the iPhone 16 or Galaxy S25. Getting a full day of use shouldn't be a problem here, as long as you avoid playing games or streaming video for hours on end but like most phones, you'll almost certainly want to give it a full charge each night. Read more: Oppo Find N5 Review: A Remarkably Thin and Surprisingly Practical Foldable Phone Both phones run Android 15 at their core, but Nothing has heavily customized the interface with a stark, monochrome aesthetic. It looks sleek, but I sometimes struggle to distinguish app icons when they're reduced to minimalist black-and-white buttons. Still, you might be into the mono look, and if not, you can customize the layout to your liking. Nothing promises a total of six years of software and security support, which is good, especially considering the price. Gemini Advanced, Gemini Live and Circle to Search are all available to use on the phones, and while Nothing hasn't thrown in much of its own AI stuff (for which I'm grateful), it has launched one tool that I quite like. Called the Essential Space, it's designed as a central hub for storing your thoughts, notes, screenshots and ideas throughout the day. See some shoes you like? Open the camera and use the dedicated Essential Space button on the side of the phone to save a shot -- along with your voice note about them -- to your Space. Need to buy brie, vodka, party hats and snake food on the way home? A long button press will let you dictate your fascinating shopping list to add it to your Space to check later. It's a nice idea in theory, and while it's had a couple of minor updates since its launch in March, it still seems limited in its functionality. Essential Space is essentially a hub for screenshots and voice notes, but I see its potential usefulness in providing a dumping ground for all your thoughts throughout the day. It's refreshing to find a feature that's both unique and useful and the fact that it makes use of a dedicated hardware button on the phone means it's easy to use rather than being tucked away out of sight. Nothing emphasizes that Essential Space is still in beta, with more features on the way -- so keep an eye on this space. Read more: We've Found 6 MWC 2025 Products You Can Actually Start Ordering Right Now Both phones have 50-megapixel main cameras and I'm pleased with some of the shots I've been able to get from the Pro model. Images are sharp with accurate, natural colors. While it's no competition to today's top camera phones, it offers a solid experience if you want to take simple snaps of your friends at the beach, rather than looking to take the photography world by storm. The bigger question will be how the phone's camera stacks up against the Pixel 9A and new Galaxy A series, but we'll need to wait to get all three phones side-by-side to answer that. While the base 3A packs a 50 megapixel telephoto camera capable of 2x optical zoom, the 3A Pro's 50-megapixel periscope camera offers 3x optical zoom, with 6x "in-sensor" zoom, which effectively crops the sensor out to achieve a longer zoom. The base Phone 3A has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera and the 3A Pro has a 50-megapixel sensor that's larger to help take sharper shots. Nothing has done a good job creating a phone that offers all of the essentials for an affordable price. Its processor can tackle all of your everyday essentials, its cameras take good-enough snaps and the six years of software support is a nice touch. The flashy design is the cherry on top. I'm surprised by how little difference there is between the two models. With the same processor, display and 5,000-mAh battery (with 50W fast charging), the main distinctions are the added periscope zoom and the higher-resolution front-facing camera. Is photography important to you? If so, maybe spring for the Pro. Otherwise, save yourself a few bucks and go for the base model. If you're desperate for a new sub-$500 phone right now, either option is certainly worth considering. However, if you can stand to wait a few weeks, it's worth seeing just how well Google and Samsung's new affordable models stack up. Every phone tested by CNET's reviews team is used in the real world. We test a phone's features, play games and take photos. We examine the display to see if it's bright, sharp and vibrant. We analyze the design and build to see how it is to hold and whether it has an IP-rating for water-resistance. We push the processor's performance to the extremes, using standardized benchmark tools like GeekBench and 3DMark as well as our own anecdotal observations navigating the interface, recording high-resolution videos and playing graphically intense games at high refresh rates. All the cameras are tested in a variety of conditions, from bright sunlight to dark indoor scenes. We try out special features like night mode and portrait mode and compare our findings against similarly priced competing phones. We also check out the battery life by using the phone daily as well as running a series of battery drain tests.
