Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $799 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 67/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,306,162 vs 1,849,271).
Nothing Phone (3)
OnePlus Nord 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 1849271
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4817
- Lighter: 198g vs 211g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $799
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 64/100, OnePlus Nord 5 — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 1849271 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 4817 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6800 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 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 | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $385 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 24.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $414. OnePlus Nord 5 was $414 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the OnePlus Nord 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (81/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.