Nothing Phone (4a) vs OnePlus Ace 7

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the OnePlus Ace 7 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads — 72/100 vs 39/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 7 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5200); the OnePlus Ace 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,148,725).

The OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 33 points (72/100 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 7
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1148725
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 9/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the OnePlus Ace 7, the OnePlus Ace 7 scores 33 points higher (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 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 7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 7 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus Ace 7: The OnePlus Ace 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) OnePlus Ace 7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1148725 3942923
Geekbench Single 1237 3640
Geekbench Multi 3281 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1272x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
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, ColorOS 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
OnePlus Ace 7
  • 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 7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2800
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
OnePlus Ace 7
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and OnePlus Ace 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
39/100
1148725 AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100 +70.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 7 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
OnePlus Ace 7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 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 7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (80/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 7 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OnePlus Ace 7?

The OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 33 points (72/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the OnePlus Ace 7?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the OnePlus Ace 7 — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OnePlus Ace 7?

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 7?

The OnePlus Ace 7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the OnePlus Ace 7?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Ace 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.