Nothing Phone (1) vs OnePlus Ace 3 Pro
Compare Nothing Phone (1) vs OnePlus Ace 3 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Nothing
Phone (1)
$469
4categories won
OnePlus
Ace 3 Pro
$499
13categories won
4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Ace 3 Pro takes the overall win
The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (1), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Phone (1) leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Ace 3 Pro. Choose the Ace 3 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (1) if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Ace 3 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Ace 3 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) and 24GB RAM.
Phone (1) wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $469.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (1) vs Ace 3 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (1) | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1264 x 2780Winner |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 450 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (1) | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| Process node | 6 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 605,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2980 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (1) | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (1) | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (1) | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 gWinner | 207 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mmWinner | 8.69 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP65 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back | Ceramic / glass back, aircraft-grade metal frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (1) | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (1) | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $469Winner | $499 |
Nothing Phone (1)
Carl Pei's groundbreaking debut smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1) introduced the iconic Glyph Interface with 900 individual LEDs, transparent industrial design, symmetrical OLED borders, and wireless charging on a mid-range Qualcomm chip.
- Display
- 6.55"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
OnePlus Ace 3 Pro
The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro set a new endurance milestone with OnePlus’s debut 6100 mAh silicon-carbon Glacier battery, flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 silicon, 100W charging, and an ultra-bright 4500-nit display.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh