Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs OnePlus Ace 3 Pro
Compare Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs OnePlus Ace 3 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Nothing
Phone (3) Pro
$799
4categories won
OnePlus
Ace 3 Pro
$499
11categories won
6 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 (3) Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Phone (3) Pro 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 (3) Pro 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 (3) Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
Ace 3 Pro wins on budget and value at $499 compared to $799.
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 (3) Pro vs Ace 3 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1264 x 2780Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 450 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,990,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 10300 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203 g | 207 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.69 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and rear, 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent back panel with Glyph Matrix 2.0 | Ceramic / glass back, aircraft-grade metal frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5) | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799 | $499Winner |
Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Nothing ascends into true flagship territory with the Phone (3) Pro, introducing a 5x periscope telephoto lens, Snapdragon 8 Elite computing, and the next-generation 540-LED Glyph Matrix 2.0 behind its iconic transparent casing.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
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