Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $459 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,948,304 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 206g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 35/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2948304 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $459
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 76/100; 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 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 2948304 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $109. OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra was $109 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (89/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (70/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.