OnePlus Nord 2 5G vs Nothing Phone (3a)

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G

₹25,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

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Nothing Phone (3a)

₹24,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 1200-AIQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Display6.43", AMOLED, 90 Hz6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+8MP+2MP/32MP50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP
Battery4500 mAh5000 mAh
RAM6 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

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General

ColorsGray Sierra, Blue Haze, Green Wood, Pac-Man EditionBlack, White, Blue
LaunchJuly 22, 2021March 04, 2025
AvailabilityJuly 28, 2021March 11, 2025
Launch Price₹27,999₹24,999

Display

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate90 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10+
Size6.43 inches6.77 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2392 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch410 ppi387 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness650 nits3000 nits

Body

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

Weight189 grams201 grams
FrontGorilla Glass 5Dragontrail Glass
BackGlassGlass
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass 5
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingNo RatingIP64 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

Chipset BrandMediaTekQualcomm
Chipset NameDimensity 1200-AISnapdragon 7s Gen 3
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUARM G77 MC9Adreno 710
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOxygenOSNothing OS
OS Updates(Years)2 year3 year

Main Camera

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP50 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideTelephoto
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP8 MP
Camera 3 TypeDepth
FeaturesDual LED Flash, HDR, PanoramaHDR, LED Flash, Panorama
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationHybrid Stabilization
Video1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, 720p@30/60fps1080p@60/120fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

Front Camera Resolution32 MP32 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesAuto HDR, Face UnlockFace Unlock, HDR
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@60fps

Battery

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

Capacity4500 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed65 w50 w

Memory

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
RAM6 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMAGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Connectivity

Winner:OnePlus Nord 2 5G

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.25.4
PositioningBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavICBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCYesYes, 360˚
RadioNoNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, SAR SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor