Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs OnePlus Ace 7
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the OnePlus Ace 7 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads — 72/100 vs 33/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 7 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 884,207).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
OnePlus Ace 7
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the OnePlus Ace 7, the OnePlus Ace 7 scores 39 points higher (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 7 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | OnePlus Ace 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| 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, ColorOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Price | $249 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 7
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and OnePlus Ace 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 7 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Ace 7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (92/100 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 7 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (80/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 7 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus Ace 7?
The OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 39 points (72/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the OnePlus Ace 7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the OnePlus Ace 7 — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus Ace 7?
The OnePlus Ace 7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the OnePlus Ace 7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Ace 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.