Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus Nord 5
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus Nord 5 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (3a)
$349
4categories won
OnePlus
Nord 5
$449
9categories won
5 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Nord 5 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Nord 5 proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (3a), outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Nord 5 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Nord 5. Choose the Nord 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3a) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Nord 5 takes battery honors offering 6,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Nord 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Nord 5 takes photography with 50MP optics.
Phone (3a) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 vs $449.
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) vs Nord 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.74" |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 | 1240 x 2772Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 8900 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 gWinner | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, translucent polycarbonate rear panel with Glyph LEDs | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 6 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $349Winner | $449 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing continues its mission to make smartphones fun again with the Phone (3a), pairing its translucent Glyph LED aesthetic with custom Dimensity 7350 Pro power and a bloatware-free Android 15 experience.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
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