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).
Nothing Phone (3a)
OnePlus Ace 2
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Ace 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 2
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OnePlus Ace 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 2 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 29.5% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Ace 2
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.