OnePlus 9 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+50MP+2MP/16MP | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.55", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+50MP+2MP/16MP | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Winter Mist, Arctic Sky, and Astral Black | Black, White, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 23, 2021 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹24,999 | ||
| Colors | Winter Mist, Arctic Sky, and Astral Black | Black, White, Blue | ||
| Launch | March 23, 2021 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹24,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 402 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1100 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 402 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1100 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Weight | 183 grams | 201 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 183 grams | 201 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 3 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 3 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Monochrome | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Hasselblad Colour Calibration, HDR, Nightscape, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Auto HDR, gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Monochrome | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Hasselblad Colour Calibration, HDR, Nightscape, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Auto HDR, gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@60fps |
Battery
Winner:OnePlus 9
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 50 w | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 50 w |
Memory
Winner:OnePlus 9
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE (FDD, MIMO), TDD, WCDMA | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE (FDD, MIMO), TDD, WCDMA | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes, 360˚ | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes, 360˚ | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features |
