Nothing Phone (4a) vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
The Nothing Phone (4a) (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 $349 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 62/100 (a 4-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 (2,536,961 vs 1,039,119).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2536961 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $349
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 4 points higher (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 82/100; 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 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 2536961 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. OnePlus Ace 5 Racing was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (84/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (61/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.