Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $249 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 66/100 vs 33/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 884,207).

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 33 points (66/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 50
Value for money 93
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Performance 76
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 82
Design 28
Value for money 72
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Cheaper: $249 vs $555

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 72/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 8600 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 33 points higher (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (76/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (50/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (93/100 vs 72/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra: The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 884207 3429868
Geekbench Single 1011 3228
Geekbench Multi 2813 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1272x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8600 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP66
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm
Weight 217 g
Price $249 $555
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
  • 8600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
33/100
884207 AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9500
66/100 +74.2%
3429868 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
$555

Price difference: $306. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is cheaper by $306.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (76/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (82/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (50/100 vs 28/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (93/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 33 points (66/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.