Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs OnePlus Ace 6

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $249 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 65/100 vs 33/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,391,399 vs 884,207).

The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 32 points (65/100 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
Performance 73
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 79
Design 33
Value for money 82
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Cheaper: $249 vs $399

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 32 points higher (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (73/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (73/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus Ace 6: The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite OnePlus Ace 6
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 884207 3391399
Geekbench Single 1011 3050
Geekbench Multi 2813 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 2392x1080 2800x1272
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7800 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 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 213 g
Price $249 $399
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
OnePlus Ace 6
  • 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
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1272
  • 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
  • 7800 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
79
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
33/100
884207 AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
65/100 +73.9%
3391399 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 6 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
OnePlus Ace 6
$399

Price difference: $150. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is cheaper by $150.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (73/100 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 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (79/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (50/100 vs 33/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

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

The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 32 points (65/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 65/100.

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

The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (73/100 vs 2/100).

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

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