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 — 77/100 vs 52/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 7 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 884,207).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
OnePlus Ace 7
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes OnePlus Ace 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the OnePlus Ace 7, the OnePlus Ace 7 scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 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 7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (80/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | OnePlus Ace 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $249 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 7
- 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 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 7
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Ace 7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 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 7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (80/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
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 52/100, the OnePlus Ace 7 — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus Ace 7?
The OnePlus Ace 7 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the OnePlus Ace 7?
The OnePlus Ace 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.