Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus Nord CE6
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the OnePlus Nord CE6 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $799 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE6 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,145,513); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
OnePlus Nord CE6
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1145513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 3168
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 44/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $799
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the OnePlus Nord CE6, 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 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, OnePlus Nord CE6 — 56/100; 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 Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | OnePlus Nord CE6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1145513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus Nord CE6
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and OnePlus Nord CE6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads OnePlus Nord CE6 by 107.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $479. OnePlus Nord CE6 was $479 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (82/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE6 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the OnePlus Nord CE6 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OnePlus Nord CE6 is a better fit for active users.