Nothing Phone 3a 8/256 GB vs OnePlus Nord 6 8/256 GB
84/100
Nothing Phone 3a 8/256 GB
₹26,999
85/100
OnePlus Nord 6 8/256 GB
₹44,999
Display
Screen Size
6.77
inches
6.78
inches
Display Type
Flexible AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080x2392 px (FHD+)
1272x2772
Refresh Rate
120
Hz
165
Hz
Brightness
3000
nits
3600
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SM8735
AnTuTu Score
798022
2366913
RAM
8
GB
8
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR5X
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
UFS 4.1
Operating System
Android v15
Android v16
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.57", Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN9, 1µm, 24 mm, Autofocus, OIS
50 MP, Wide Angle(79° field-of-view), f/1.8, 1/1.95", 0.8µm, up to 20x Digital Zoom, 26 mm, Sony LYT 600
Secondary Camera
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", Sony Exmor-RS IMX355, 1.12µm, 15 mm
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 16 mm, OmniVision OV08F10
Tertiary Camera
50 MP, Telephoto, f/2.0, 1/2.75", Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN5, 0.64µm, upto 30x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom, 50 mm
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Front Camera
32 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.44", Samsung ISOCELL S5KKD1, 2 mm
MP
32 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.0, 1/3", 0.7µm, 21 mm
MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @120 fps
4k @30/60 fps Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30 fps
Front Video Recording
—
—
Camera Features
Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS, LED Flash, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
20 x Digital Zoom, Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS, Flash, Screen flash, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Optical Image stabilization
Memory
Internal Storage
256
GB
256
GB
Expandable Storage
no
no
Battery
Battery Capacity
5000
mAh
9000
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
50
W
80
W
Wireless Charging
—
no
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax), MIMO
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.4
Yes, v6.0
Design
Weight
201
g
217
g
Build Material
—
—
Colors
Black
Pitch Black
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
yes
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
Nano
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-03-11
2026-04-07
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Splash proof, IP64
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, IP66, IP69K, IP69, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
OS Updates
3 Years
4 Year
Security Updates
6 Years
6 Year
Model Name
Nothing Phone 3a
OnePlus Nord 6
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Unique glyph interface that actually feels useful
- Bright 120Hz AMOLED display that handles sunlight well
- Smooth everyday performance with 8GB RAM
- Camera does well in daylight with good detail and color
- Fast 50W charging when you have the right adapter
- Clean software with 3 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches
! Consider before buying…
- No charger in the box – you'll need to buy one separately
- Battery life is just decent – not a two-day phone
- Camera zoom falls apart beyond 2x, especially in video
- Rear camera protrudes and the phone is a bit heavy
- Side buttons sit annoyingly high – mis-taps happen with mounts
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Battery that easily lasts two days
- Gaming performance runs buttery smooth
- AMOLED display stays vibrant at 165Hz
- Premium design with a comfortable grip
- Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity stay reliable
- Clean software with long update support
! Consider before buying…
- Camera struggles once light drops
- Bulky and heavy due to the big battery
- Price feels steep given the camera
- No expandable storage option
- Charging takes over an hour
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