OnePlus Nord 5 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/50MP | 50MP+50MP+8MP/50MP | ||
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.83", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/50MP | 50MP+50MP+8MP/50MP | ||
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display |
General
| Colors | Dry Ice, Marble Sands, Phantom Gray | Grey, Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 09, 2025 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹31,999 | ₹29,999 | ||
| Colors | Dry Ice, Marble Sands, Phantom Gray | Grey, Black | ||
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 09, 2025 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹31,999 | ₹29,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.83 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1272 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.8:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 450 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1800 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.83 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1272 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.8:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 450 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1800 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Weight | 211 grams | 211 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 211 grams | 211 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 3 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 3 year |
Main Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | Action Mode, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama, TrueLens Engine 3.0 | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | Action Mode, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama, TrueLens Engine 3.0 | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, Panorama, Portrait | TrueLens Engine 3.0 | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, Panorama, Portrait | TrueLens Engine 3.0 | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Capacity | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 80 w | 50 w | ||
| Capacity | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 80 w | 50 w |
Memory
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Translation, AI Unblur, AI Writer | Nothing Essential Space | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Translation, AI Unblur, AI Writer | Nothing Essential Space | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
