Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus Ace 2

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the OnePlus Ace 2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,481,118).

The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the OnePlus Ace 2 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (3)

Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 68

OnePlus Ace 2

Performance 71
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 49
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1481118
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 198g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)

What makes OnePlus Ace 2 better?

  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W

  • Overall rating 60/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the OnePlus Ace 2, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus Ace 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 2 (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus Ace 2 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 49/100.

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
OnePlus Ace 2: The OnePlus Ace 2 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (3) OnePlus Ace 2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 2371693 1481118
Geekbench Single 2162 1761
Geekbench Multi 6847 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1240x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 Android 13, ColorOS 13
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm 163.4×74.3×8.7 mm
Weight 198 g 204 g
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (3)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

OnePlus Ace 2

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

OnePlus Ace 2

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

OnePlus Ace 2

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3) and OnePlus Ace 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
77/100
2371693 AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
60/100 -60.1%
1481118 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3) leads OnePlus Ace 2 by 60.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (3)

$799

OnePlus Ace 2

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus Ace 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 2 (81/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus Ace 2 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 49/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus Ace 2?

The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the OnePlus Ace 2 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus Ace 2?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the OnePlus Ace 2 — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus Ace 2?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus Ace 2?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the OnePlus Ace 2?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OnePlus Ace 2 is a better fit for active users.