Nothing Phone (4a) vs OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $349 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 66/100 vs 39/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 5200); the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 27 points (66/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Performance 9
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 48
Design 62
Value for money 86
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Performance 76
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 82
Design 28
Value for money 72
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 217g
  • Cheaper: $349 vs $555

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 72/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 1148725
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 8600 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 9/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 27 points higher (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (62/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra: The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1148725 3429868
Geekbench Single 1237 3228
Geekbench Multi 3281 9553
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1272x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 8600 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP66
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm
Weight 190 g 217 g
Price $349 $555
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
  • 8600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
39/100
1148725 AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9500
66/100 +66.5%
3429868 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
$555

Price difference: $206. Nothing Phone (4a) is cheaper by $206.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (76/100 vs 9/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (82/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (62/100 vs 28/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 27 points (66/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.