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; launch prices were $249 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 52/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 884,207).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
OnePlus Ace 6
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $399
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 21 points higher (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3332530 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9287 | |
| 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 | 8 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 | 199 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (79/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
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 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).
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 52/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.