Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus Nord CE6

The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OnePlus Nord CE6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE6 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Nord CE6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,145,513 vs 1,044,507).

The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the OnePlus Nord CE6 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 61
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 62
OnePlus Nord CE6
Performance 62
Display 93
Camera 32
Battery 60
Portability
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 3281
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 27W

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 32/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1145513 vs 1044507
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1237 vs 1162
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (62/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the OnePlus Nord CE6, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.
OnePlus Nord CE6: The OnePlus Nord CE6 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) OnePlus Nord CE6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
AnTuTu 1044507 1145513
Geekbench Single 1162 1237
Geekbench Multi 3315 3281
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1220x2712
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 45W 27W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP66
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm
Weight 201 g
Launch price $329
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
OnePlus Nord CE6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
OnePlus Nord CE6
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
OnePlus Nord CE6
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OnePlus Nord CE6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
60/100
1044507 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord CE6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
58/100 +8.8%
1145513 AnTuTu

OnePlus Nord CE6 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 8.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
OnePlus Nord CE6
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (61/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Nord CE6?

The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the OnePlus Nord CE6 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Nord CE6?

The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus Nord CE6 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Nord CE6?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the OnePlus Nord CE6?

The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Nord CE6 is a better fit for active users.