Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads — 67/100 vs 59/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Nord 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,849,271 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
OnePlus Nord 5
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1849271 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4817 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the OnePlus Nord 5 scores 8 points higher (67/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 1849271 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 4817 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $385 |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 5 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (75/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (60/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (66/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on performance (75/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.