Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs OnePlus Nord 5
Compare Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs OnePlus Nord 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (3) Pro
$799
5categories won
OnePlus
Nord 5
$449
6categories won
7 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3) Pro claims the overall win over the OnePlus Nord 5, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Nord 5 takes the lead, while the Phone (3) Pro is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Phone (3) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nord 5 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Nord 5 takes battery honors offering 6,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Phone (3) Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3) Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
Nord 5 wins on budget and value at $449 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 Nord 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.74" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1240 x 2772Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 2600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,990,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 10300 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203 g | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and rear, 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent back panel with Glyph Matrix 2.0 | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 6 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799 | $449Winner |
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 Nord 5
The OnePlus Nord 5 combines sleek all-metal construction with snappy Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 execution, a dense 6,000 mAh dual-cell battery, and clean OxygenOS 16 with extended 6-year software support.
- Display
- 6.74"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh