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; launch prices were $249 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 52/100 (a 22-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 Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 217g).

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 22 points (74/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 48
Portability 56
Value for money 54

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra

Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 82
Portability 43
Value for money 66

What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?

  • Lighter: 199g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $555

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)

What makes OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 8600 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 22 points higher (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100; 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 OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra: The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power 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 3293
Geekbench Multi 2813 10243
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 8 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 199 g 217 g
Launch price $249 $555

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
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
52/100
884207 AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100 +74.2%
3429868 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

$249

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra

$555

Launch price difference: $306. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $306 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (82/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

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 22 points (74/100 vs 52/100).

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 52/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 74/100.

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

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).

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

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.