OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs OnePlus Nord 3
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 1,542,660); the OnePlus Nord 3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
OnePlus Nord 3
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 1542660
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 3 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 217g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs the OnePlus Nord 3, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (61/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | OnePlus Nord 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 3429868 | 1542660 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1240x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord 3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and OnePlus Nord 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 122.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Nord 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (94/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (82/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (61/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 3?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 3 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord 3?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the OnePlus Nord 3 — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 3?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (94/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra over the OnePlus Nord 3?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users.