Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $249 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 52/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,545,677 vs 884,207).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $250
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2545677 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 14 points higher (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 2545677 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $250 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 65.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $1 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (84/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.