Nothing Phone 3a Lite Price Jumps Rs 2,000 in India; AI Push Blamed

• Nothing Phone 3a Lite models in India will see a price hike of Rs 2,000 starting January 2026.
• The price increase is attributed to a global RAM shortage, intensified by the significant push in AI technology.
• The 8GB+128GB model will now cost Rs 22,999 (up from Rs 20,999), and the 8GB+256GB version will be Rs 23,999.
• The Phone 3a Lite was launched in November 2025, making this hike effective just months after its release.
• Other brands are also expected to implement similar price increases across their product lines.

Why It Matters: Nothing Phone 3a Lite price hiked by Rs 2,000 from Jan 2026 due to AI-driven RAM shortage.