Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs OnePlus Ace 3 Pro
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs OnePlus Ace 3 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Nothing
Phone (3a) Pro
$429
5categories won
OnePlus
Ace 3 Pro
$499
6categories won
7 categories tied · 18 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 (3a) Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Phone (3a) 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 (3a) Pro if its lower retail price 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 (3a) Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 2x dedicated optical zoom.
Phone (3a) Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $429 vs $499.
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 (3a) Pro vs Ace 3 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1264 x 2780Winner |
| Pixel density | — | 450 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | — | 3,200,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 10800 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | — | 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 25 W |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 gWinner | 207 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.69 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65 |
| Build | — | Ceramic / glass back, aircraft-grade metal frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $429Winner | $499 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing refines its distinctive transparent vision by introducing 25W wireless charging, dedicated 2x portrait optics, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processing to the popular sub-flagship line.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- 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