Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $449 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 66/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,545,677 vs 1,405,881).

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 64
Display 80
Camera 78
Battery 54
Portability 62
Value for money 68
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
Performance 84
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 68
Portability 57
Value for money 84
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 200g

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2545677 vs 1405881
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $449

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 2 points higher (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing: The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Pro OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
AnTuTu 1405881 2545677
Geekbench Single 1237 2233
Geekbench Multi 3281 7478
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 50W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, ColorOS 15
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP64
Dimensions 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm
Weight 195 g 200 g
Launch price $449 $250
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
68/100
1405881 AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
66/100 +44.8%
2545677 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 44.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
$250

Launch price difference: $199. OnePlus Ace 5 Racing was $199 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (78/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?

The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.