Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus Ace 6T
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OnePlus Ace 6T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $329 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads — 72/100 vs 60/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6T has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 6T is faster in AnTuTu (2,788,201 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
OnePlus Ace 6T
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 211g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2788201 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $329
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the OnePlus Ace 6T, the OnePlus Ace 6T scores 12 points higher (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (77/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, OnePlus Ace 6T — 80/100; 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 6T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Ace 6T are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | OnePlus Ace 6T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 2788201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8300 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Ace 6T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6T
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OnePlus Ace 6T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6T leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $9. OnePlus Ace 6T was $9 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (89/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Ace 6T are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Ace 6T?
The OnePlus Ace 6T is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Ace 6T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus Ace 6T — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Ace 6T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Ace 6T?
The OnePlus Ace 6T leads on performance (89/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the OnePlus Ace 6T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Ace 6T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.