Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $449 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5200); the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,948,304 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2948304 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $449
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 76/100; 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 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 2948304 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (89/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (70/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 3 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 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.