Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs OnePlus Ace 5
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the OnePlus Ace 5 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. 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 has the bigger battery (6415 mAh vs 5200); the OnePlus Ace 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,324,192 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
OnePlus Ace 5
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 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2324192 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 6415 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the OnePlus Ace 5, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 2 points higher (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 leads (82/100 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 leads (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 is a bit better (65/100 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 2324192 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6415 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| 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 | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 161.7×75.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Ace 5
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5
- 6415 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and OnePlus Ace 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Ace 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (82/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 is a bit better (65/100 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?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the OnePlus Ace 5 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?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the OnePlus Ace 5?
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?
The OnePlus Ace 5 leads on performance (82/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the OnePlus Ace 5?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Ace 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users.