Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $329 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads — 67/100 vs 60/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Nord 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,849,271 vs 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
OnePlus Nord 5
- Lighter: 201g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $385
- Better camera (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1849271 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4817 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the OnePlus Nord 5 scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (66/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 62/100, OnePlus Nord 5 — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 1849271 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 4817 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $385 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 5 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 43.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $56. Nothing Phone (3a) was $56 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (75/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (61/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (66/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on performance (75/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.