Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus Ace 5
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the OnePlus Ace 5 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 has the bigger battery (6415 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 2,324,192).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
OnePlus Ace 5
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 2324192
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 6511
- Lighter: 198g vs 206g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 2162
- Bigger battery: 6415 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the OnePlus Ace 5, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus Ace 5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | OnePlus Ace 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 2324192 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6415 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| 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 | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 161.7×75.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 5
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus Ace 5
- 6415 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and OnePlus Ace 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads OnePlus Ace 5 by 2.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Ace 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus Ace 5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus Ace 5?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the OnePlus Ace 5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus Ace 5?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus Ace 5?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the OnePlus Ace 5?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OnePlus Ace 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users.