Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $459 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 61/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,545,677 vs 1,063,102).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Better camera (64/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2545677 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 200g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $459
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 5 points higher (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 52/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | 2545677 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $250 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 58.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $209. OnePlus Ace 5 Racing was $209 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (64/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (68/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.