Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus Ace 2

The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OnePlus Ace 2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 41/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,481,118 vs 1,044,507).

The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the OnePlus Ace 2 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 48
Value for money 87
OnePlus Ace 2
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 56
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 204g

  • Better camera (58/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 2 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1481118 vs 1044507
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3315
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 7/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the OnePlus Ace 2, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 1 points higher (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 2 leads (22/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 2 leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 2 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (22/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 2 (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 2 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Ace 2 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 2 (87/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus Ace 2: The OnePlus Ace 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) OnePlus Ace 2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1044507 1481118
Geekbench Single 1162 1761
Geekbench Multi 3315 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1240x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 13, ColorOS 13
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 163.4×74.3×8.7 mm
Weight 201 g 204 g
Price $329
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
58
camera
OnePlus Ace 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus Ace 2
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
OnePlus Ace 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OnePlus Ace 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
42/100
1044507 AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
41/100 +29.5%
1481118 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 2 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 29.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
OnePlus Ace 2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 2 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (22/100 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) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 2 (58/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 2 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Ace 2 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 2 (87/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Ace 2?

The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the OnePlus Ace 2 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Ace 2?

The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the OnePlus Ace 2 — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Ace 2?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Ace 2?

The OnePlus Ace 2 leads on performance (22/100 vs 7/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the OnePlus Ace 2?

The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Ace 2 is a better fit for everyday use.