Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $799 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5150); the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,948,304 vs 2,371,693).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 206g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2948304 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $799
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 2948304 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6700 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3) by 19.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $449. OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra was $449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
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 5 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.