Nothing Phone (4a) vs OnePlus Nord CE6
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the OnePlus Nord CE6 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $349 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 60/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE6 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the OnePlus Nord CE6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,145,513 vs 1,039,119); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
OnePlus Nord CE6
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1145513 vs 1039119
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $349
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the OnePlus Nord CE6, the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 2 points higher (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100, OnePlus Nord CE6 — 56/100; 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 Nord CE6 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (59/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | OnePlus Nord CE6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 1145513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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 | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord CE6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE6
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and OnePlus Nord CE6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE6 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 9.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $29. OnePlus Nord CE6 was $29 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (61/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (59/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the OnePlus Nord CE6 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the OnePlus Nord CE6 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Nord CE6 is a better fit for active users.