Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs OnePlus Ace 6

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $459 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 65/100 vs 43/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,391,399 vs 1,063,102).

The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 22 points (65/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 44
Design 48
Value for money 78
OnePlus Ace 6
Performance 73
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 79
Design 33
Value for money 82
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 213g

  • Better camera (62/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 33/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 1063102
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $399 vs $459

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 7/100)
  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 22 points higher (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (73/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (73/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus Ace 6: The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro OnePlus Ace 6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1063102 3391399
Geekbench Single 1162 3050
Geekbench Multi 3315 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 2392x1080 2800x1272
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7800 mAh
Charging 50W 120W
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
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 201 g 213 g
Price $459 $399
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
OnePlus Ace 6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus Ace 6
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1272
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
OnePlus Ace 6
  • 7800 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
79
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
43/100
1063102 AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
65/100 +68.7%
3391399 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 6 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 68.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
OnePlus Ace 6
$399

Price difference: $60. OnePlus Ace 6 is cheaper by $60.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (73/100 vs 7/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (62/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (79/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (48/100 vs 33/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 6?

The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 22 points (65/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the OnePlus Ace 6?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 6?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 6?

The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (73/100 vs 7/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the OnePlus Ace 6?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.