Nothing Phone (4a) vs OnePlus Nord 5

Compare Nothing Phone (4a) and OnePlus Nord 5 to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Nothing Phone (4a) is priced from ₹31,999, while OnePlus Nord 5 is available at ₹32,499 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

Nothing Phone (4a) vs OnePlus Nord 5 Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsNothing Phone (4a)OnePlus Nord 5
Price₹31,999₹32,499
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Display6.78 inches, 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz6.83 inches, 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz
Rear Camera50MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Periscope), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 32MP (Front)50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 50MP (Front)
Battery5400mAh, 50W6800mAh, 80W, Charger in the box
RAM/Storage8GB (LPDDR4X), 128GB (UFS 3.1)8GB (LPDDR5X), 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8.4/10

Comparison Score

Nothing Phone (4a)

₹31,999

Lowest price since launch

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10/10

Comparison Score

OnePlus Nord 5

₹32,499

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Reasons To Consider

GamingSee More Details
OnePlus Nord 5100
Nothing Phone (4a)65
CameraSee More Details
Nothing Phone (4a)100
OnePlus Nord 557
DisplaySee More Details
OnePlus Nord 5100
Nothing Phone (4a)97
BatterySee More Details
OnePlus Nord 5100
Nothing Phone (4a)57
BodySee More Details
Nothing Phone (4a)100
OnePlus Nord 593

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Display6.78 inches, 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz6.83 inches, 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz
Camera50MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Periscope), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 32MP (Front)50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 50MP (Front)
Battery5400mAh, 50W6800mAh, 80W, Charger in the box
RAM8GB (LPDDR4X)8GB (LPDDR5X)
Storage128GB (UFS 3.1)256GB (UFS 3.1)

General

Box ContentsPhone, Type-C Cable, Case, Screen Protector, SIM Ejector ToolPhone, 80W Charger, Type-C Cable, Case, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price₹31,999₹31,999

Display

🏆 Winner: OnePlus Nord 5

Display TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120Hz144Hz
LTPS SupportYes-
Playback QualityHDR10+HDR
Touch Sampling Rate2500Hz3000Hz
Display Size6.78 inches6.83 inches
Area111 cm²113.3 cm²
Display Form FactorFlat DisplayFlat Display
Screen to Body Ratio91.3%93.6%
Resolution Width1224pixels1272pixels
Resolution Height2720pixels2800pixels
Aspect Ratio20:919.8:9
Pixel Density440ppi450ppi
Display Bit Rate10-bit10-bit
Color Gamut Range100%100%
Display Resolution1.5K1.5K
Typical Brightness800nits800nits
High Brightness1600nits1400nits
Peak Brightness4500nits1800nits
Eye ProtectionPWM DimmingPWM Dimming
Contrast Ratio1,000,000:1-
Colour GamutDCI-P3DCI-P3
Colour Depth1.07 Billion Colours1.07 Billion Colours
LTPO Support-Yes
Anti Reflection Coating-Yes

Body

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (4a)

Height163.9 mm163.4 mm
Width77.5 mm77 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.1 mm
Weight205 grams211 grams
Screen MaterialGorilla Glass 7iGorilla Glass 7i
Display ProtectionGorilla Glass 7iGorilla Glass 7i
Back MaterialPanda GlassGlass
Side MaterialPlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
PortsUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
Additional FeaturesUSB Type-C (bottom)Infrared Port
IP RatingIP64 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

🏆 Winner: OnePlus Nord 5

Chipset ManufacturerQualcommQualcomm
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 4Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Fabrication Size4 nm4 nm
Number of CoresOcta-coreOcta-core
Clock Speed1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520
GPUAdreno 810Adreno 735
Cooling System-Vapor Chamber Cooling

Gaming Benchmarks

COD Mobile Low + Ultra

88.3 FPS

31 °C (Temp)

135.9 FPS

38.6 °C (Temp)

Genshin Impact Highest + 60FPS (Android)

39.7 FPS

45 °C (Temp)

-
BGMI Smooth + Extreme-

85.9 FPS

36.6 °C (Temp)

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu

1144597

1446938

Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core

1278

1977

Geekbench 6 CPU Multi-Core

2962

5090

Operating System

OS NameAndroidAndroid
OS Version1615
OS SkinNothing OSOxygenOS
Inbuilt AIQualcomm AI EngineQualcomm AI Engine
Gaming ModeYesYes
OS Updates3 year(s)4 year(s)
Security Updates6 year(s)6 year(s)
AI FeaturesEssential AI tools, Essential Apps, Essential Key, Essential Memory, Essential Search, Essential Voice, Nothing Essential Space, Qualcomm AI EngineAI Assistant, AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Reflection Remover, AI Translation, AI Unblur, AI VoiceScribe, AI Writer, Qualcomm AI Engine
AI Frame Interpolation-Yes
Bloatware Free OS-Yes

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (4a)

Main Camera #1 Megapixel50MP50MP
Main Camera #1 Aperturef/1.88f/1.8
Main Camera #1 Lens TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Main Camera #1 Camera SensorSamsung ISOCELL GN9Sony LYT 700
Main Camera #1 Sensor Size1/1.57"-
Main Camera #1 Camera FeaturesAuto Focus, EIS, Image Super Resolution, OIS, PDAFAuto Focus, gyro-EIS, OIS, PDAF
Main Camera #2 Megapixel50MP8MP
Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.88f/2.2
Main Camera #2 Field of View49.5°116°
Main Camera #2 Lens TypePeriscopeUltra-wide
Main Camera #2 Camera SensorSAMSUNG ISOCELL JN5OmniVision OV08D10
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size1/2.75"-
Main Camera #2 Camera Features3.5x Optical Zoom, 70x ultra zoom, 7x in-sensor zoom, Auto Focus, EIS, OIS, PDAFAuto Focus, EIS
Main Camera #3 Megapixel8MP-
Main Camera #3 Aperturef/2.2-
Main Camera #3 Field of View120°-
Main Camera #3 Lens TypeUltra-wide-
Main Camera #3 Camera SensorSony IMX355-
Main Camera #3 Sensor Size1/4"-
FeaturesEIS, Macro Mode, Motion Photos, Night mode, OIS, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Time Lapse, TrueLens Engine 4.0, Ultra XDRCinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual View, Google Lens, HDR, Hi-Res Mode, LED Fash, Long Exposure, Nightscape, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse
Camera StabilizationHybrid StabilizationHybrid Stabilization
Dynamic Video Recording SupportDolby Vision RecordingSDR recording
Slow Motion Recording120 fps slomo120 fps slomo
Auto Focus TypePDAFPDAF
Dedicated Imaging Chip--
Max Zoom Supported50-100X20-50X
Optical Zoom Support3.5X-
Video Features120fps Slo-mo, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS, Time-lapse VideoCinematic mode, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, OIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video
Video Recording1080p@120fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 720p@30fps
Raw Photo Support-Yes

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: OnePlus Nord 5

Front Camera #1 Megapixel32MP50MP
Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.2f/2.0
Front Camera #1 Focal Length22 mm21 mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size0.64 µm0.64 µm
Front Camera #1 Field of View89°90°
Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWideWide
Front Camera #1 Camera SensorSamsung ISOCELL KD1SAMSUNG ISOCELL JN5
Front Camera #1 Sensor Size1/3.44"-
FeaturesFace Detection, Face unlock, Fixed Focus, Portrait ModeDual Video, Face unlock, Panoramic, Portrait, Screen flash, Time Lapse
Auto Focus TypeFixed FocusContrast Detection Auto Focus
Video Features4k@30fps4k@30/60fps
Video Recording1080@30fps, 4k@30fps1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps, 720p@30fps
HDR Recording SupportHDR recordingSDR recording
Front Camera #1 Camera Features-Auto Focus, gyro-EIS

Camera Samples

Main Day
Main Day
Camera sample not available
Coming Soon
Ultrawide Day
Ultrawide Day
Camera sample not available
Coming Soon

Battery

🏆 Winner: OnePlus Nord 5

Battery Capacity5400mAh6800mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Reverse Wired Charging SupportYesYes
Charging Speed Wired50W80W
Charging Standards SupportedCDP, DCP, PD2.0, PD3.0, PPS, QC2.0, QC3.0, SDP, UFCSPD, PPS, SUPERVOOC
Charging Speed Reverse Wired7.5W5W
Bypass Charging Support-Yes

Battery Test Results

Charging Time (0 To 50%)

23 min

(0 to 50%)

-

Network

Sim TypeDual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network Support5G5G
Band Types5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA
2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 9001800, 850, 900
3G Bands1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19WCDMA 1, 4, 5, 8
4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71LTE 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78SA/NSA 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: OnePlus Nord 5

Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 6WiFi 6
Bluetooth Version5.45.4
Bluetooth CodecsA2DP, LEAAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, SBC
GPSBDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1)BDS, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS
NFC Support-Supported

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
Sensors on BoardAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Haptic FeedbackTactile EngineX-axis Linear Motor

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