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Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Nothing · 2025

Nothing Phone (3a)

Nothing Phone (3a)
86/ 100
Launch MSRP$379 USD
OnePlus

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G
87/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G BETTER THAN Nothing Phone (3a)?

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Nothing Phone (3a)
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5GWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORNothing PhoneOnePlus AceLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh8,600 mAh+8,600 mAh
Wired Fast Charging50WStandard50W Max
Main Camera Sensor50 MP50 MP50 MP
Screen Display Size6.77"6.78"6.78"
Chassis Weight201gN/A201g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Nothing Phone (3a):
  • ✓798g lighter chassis (201g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$9620 lower launch MSRP ($379 vs $9999)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G:
  • ✓Larger 8,600 mAh battery capacity (+3,600 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.78" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationNothing Phone (3a)OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 Nothing Phone (3a) Wins Display
Screen Type & TechAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.77"6.78"
Resolution & Density2392x1080 (387 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness3,000 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Dimensity 9500
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 15Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB1024 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Nothing Phone (3a) Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.88, OIS50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom50 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.55None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera8 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens32 MP, f/2.212 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Nothing Phone (3a) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mmN/A
Weight201 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP64Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh8,600 mAh
Wired Fast Charging50W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth5.4Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$379Price on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.6/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Dimensity 9500 architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Nothing Phone (3a):
Significantly faster wired charging: 50W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)
When to buy OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G:
Higher overall BeastScore: 86.6 vs top rival 86.0 · Larger battery capacity: 8,600 mAh (+3,600 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G

Which phone is better: Nothing Phone (3a) or OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G?

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.6/100 compared to Nothing Phone (3a) (86.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 86.6 vs top rival 86.0 and Larger battery capacity: 8,600 mAh (+3,600 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (3a) and OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G?

Nothing Phone (3a) is equipped with a 6.77-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G features a 6.78-inch display and 8600 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Nothing Phone (3a) and OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G?

In lab hardware evaluations, Nothing Phone (3a) scores 91/100 in camera performance, while OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 5G scores 80/100.

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