OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

Compare OnePlus Nord CE5 and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite to understand which one suits your needs the best. The OnePlus Nord CE5 is priced from ₹24,499, while Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is available at ₹21,999 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.

OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsOnePlus Nord CE5Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Price₹24,499₹21,999
ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 8350 ApexMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
Display6.77", FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz6.77", FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Rear Camera50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 16MP (Front)50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 2MP (Macro), 16MP (Front)
Battery7100mAh, 80Watt, Charger in the box5000mAh, 33Watt
RAM/Storage8GB (LPDDR5X), 128GB (UFS 3.1)8GB (LPDDR4X), 128GB (UFS 2.2)
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OnePlus Nord CE5

₹24,499

Lowest price since launch

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7.4/10

Comparison Score

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

₹21,999

Was ₹18,999 2 month(s) ago

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Performance Scorecard

GamingSee More Details
OnePlus Nord CE5100
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite69
CameraSee More Details
OnePlus Nord CE5100
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite79
DisplaySee More Details
OnePlus Nord CE5100
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite82
BatterySee More Details
OnePlus Nord CE5100
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite43
BodySee More Details
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite100
OnePlus Nord CE544

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 8350 ApexMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
Display6.77", FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz6.77", FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 16MP (Front)50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 2MP (Macro), 16MP (Front)
Battery7100mAh, 80Watt, Charger in the box5000mAh, 33Watt
RAM8GB (LPDDR5X)8GB (LPDDR4X)
Storage 128GB (UFS 3.1) 128GB (UFS 2.2)

General

Box ContentsPhone, 80W Charger, Type-A to C Cable, Case, SIM Ejector ToolPhone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Case
ColorsBlack Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus BlueBlack, White, Blue
LaunchJuly 08, 2025November 27, 2025
StoresAmazon, OnePlus, Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma, Reliance DigitalFlipkart, Amazon, Vijay Sales, Croma, Reliance Digital
Launch CountryIndiaIndia
Launch Price₹24,999₹20,999

Display

🏆 Winner: OnePlus Nord CE5

Display TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
LTPO SupportYes-
Playback QualityHDR10+HDR10+
Display EngineUltra-
Touch Sampling Rate120Hz1000Hz
Display Size6.77 inches6.77 inches
Area111.5cm²110.9cm²
Display Form FactorFlat DisplayFlat Display
Screen to Body Ratio94.186.7
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2392 pixels2392 pixels
Aspect Ratio19.9:920.9
Pixel Density387ppi387ppi
Display Bit Rate10-bit10-bit
Color Gamut Range100%-
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Typical Brightness800 nits800 nits
High Brightness1300 nits1300 nits
Peak Brightness1430 nits3000 nits
Eye ProtectionTUV Rheinland certificationPWM Dimming
Colour GamutDCI-P3-
LTPS Support-Yes
Contrast Ratio-1,000,000:1
Colour Depth-1.07 Billion Colours

Body

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

Height163.58mm164mm
Width76.02mm78mm
Thickness8.17mm8.3mm
Weight199 grams199 grams
Screen MaterialGlassPanda Glass
Display ProtectionGlassPanda Glass
Back MaterialPlasticPanda Glass
Side MaterialPlastic FrameAluminium Frame
PortsUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
Additional Features3.5mm Headphone JackUSB Type-C (bottom)
IP RatingIP65 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerMono Speaker-
Build Quality-Panda glass
Sound Tuning-No Tuning

Processor

🏆 Winner: OnePlus Nord CE5

Chipset ManufacturerMediaTekMediaTek
ChipsetDimensity 8350 ApexDimensity 7300 Pro
Fabrication Size4nm4nm
Number of CoresOcta-coreOcta-core
Clock Speedup to 3.35GHz4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Cooling SystemDual Cryo-velocity Vapor ChamberLiquidCool Technology
GPUMali G615-MC6Arm Mali-G615 MC2

Gaming Benchmarks

BGMI Smooth + Extreme

117.9 FPS

38.7 °C (Temp)

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COD Mobile Medium + Ultra

117.8 FPS

37.3 °C (Temp)

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Genshin Impact Highest + 60FPS (Android)

44.3 FPS

38.5 °C (Temp)

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Wuthering Waves Balanced + High

37.4 FPS

40.6 °C (Temp)

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Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu

1424560

688247

Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core

1340

1058

Geekbench 6 CPU Multi-Core

4081

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Main Camera

🏆 Winner: OnePlus Nord CE5

Main Camera #1 Megapixel50MP50MP
Main Camera #1 Aperturef/1.8f/1.88
Main Camera #1 Focal Length26mm24mm
Main Camera #1 Pixel Size0.8µm-
Main Camera #1 Field of View79degree-
Main Camera #1 Lens TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Main Camera #1 Camera SensorSony LYT 600-
Main Camera #1 Sensor Size1/1.95"1/1.57"
Main Camera #2 Megapixel8MP8MP
Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Main Camera #2 Focal Length16mm15mm
Pixel Size1.12µm-
Main Camera #2 Field of View112119.5
Main Camera #2 Lens TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
Main Camera #2 Camera SensorOmniVision OV08D10-
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size1/4"1/4"
FeaturesDual View, HIGH-RES, Night mode, panorama, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro modeHDR, Macro Mode, Motion Photos, Night mode, Portrait mode
Camera StabilizationHybrid StabilizationEIS
Raw Photo SupportYes-
Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recordingSDR recording
Slow Motion Recording960 fps slomo120 fps slomo
Auto Focus TypePDAFPDAF
Zoom Capability10-20X2-10X
Video Features120fps Slo-mo, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, Pro Video Mode, Time-lapse Videogyro-EIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video
Video Recording1080p@120fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@480fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 720p@240fps, 720p@960fps1080p@120fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps
Main Camera #1 Camera Features-Auto Focus, EIS
Main Camera #3 Megapixel-2MP
Main Camera #3 Aperture-f/2.4
Main Camera #3 Lens Type-Macro
Dedicated Imaging Chip-No Chip
Lens Enhancements-No enhancement

Operating System

OS NameAndroidAndroid
OS Version1515
OS SkinOxygenOSNothing OS
Gaming ModeYesYes
AI Frame InterpolationYes-
Bloatware Free OSYes-
OS Updates4 year(s)3 year(s)
Security Updates6 year(s)6 year(s)
AI FeaturesAI Assistant, AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Reflection Remover, AI Translation, AI VoiceScribeAI Smart Backlight

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: OnePlus Nord CE5

Front Camera #1 Megapixel16MP16MP
Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.4f/2.45
Front Camera #1 Focal Length23mm24mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size1µm-
Front Camera #1 Field of View82-
Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWideWide
Front Camera #1 Camera SensorSony IMX480-
Front Camera #1 Sensor Size1/3.09"1/3"
Front Camera #1 Camera FeaturesEIS-
FeaturesFace unlock, Filters, Fixed Focus, HDR Photos, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Screen flash, Time LapseFace unlock, Night mode, Portrait Mode
Auto Focus TypeFixed FocusFixed Focus
Video Features1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS1080@30fps
Video Recording1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 720p@30fps1080@30fps
HDR Recording SupportSDR recordingSDR recording

Camera Samples

Selfie
Selfie
Camera sample not available
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Ultrawide Day
Ultrawide Day
Camera sample not available
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Main Night
Main Night
Camera sample not available
Coming Soon
Main Day
Main Day
Camera sample not available
Coming Soon
Ultra Wide Night
Ultra Wide Night
Camera sample not available
Coming Soon

Battery

🏆 Winner: OnePlus Nord CE5

Battery Capacity7100mAh5000mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Polymer
Bypass Charging SupportYes-
Charging Speed Wired80W33W
Charging Standards SupportedSUPERVOOC-
Reverse Wired Charging Support-Yes
Charging Speed Reverse Wired-5W

Battery Test Results

Charging Time (0 To 50%)

1hr 6 min

(14 to 100%)

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Network

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

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: OnePlus Nord CE5

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 CodecsAAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, SBCA2DP, LE
GPSA-GNSS, BDS, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSSBDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1)
NFC SupportSupported-

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
Sensors on BoardAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
Haptic FeedbackRotor MotorX-axis Linear Motor
Facial Recognition2D Face Recognition2D Face Recognition

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