Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus Ace 6
The Nothing Phone (3a) (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 $329 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 65/100 vs 42/100 (a 23-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 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
OnePlus Ace 6
- Lighter: 201g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $329 vs $399
- Better camera (58/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 7/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 23 points higher (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (73/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (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) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 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 | 45W | 120W | |
| 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 / 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 | $329 | $399 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $70. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $70.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (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) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (58/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (79/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (48/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 23 points (65/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Ace 6?
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 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (73/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Nothing Phone (3a) 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.