Nothing Phone 4a 12/256 GB vs OnePlus Nord 5 8/256 GB
85/100
Nothing Phone 4a 12/256 GB
₹48,999
85/100
OnePlus Nord 5 8/256 GB
₹49,999
Display
Screen Size
6.78
inches
6.83
inches
Display Type
Flexible AMOLED
Swift AMOLED
Resolution
1224x2720 px (FHD+)
1272x2800 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
120
Hz
144
Hz
Brightness
4500
nits
1800
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SM7635-AC
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SM8635
AnTuTu Score
1176492
1481616
RAM
12
GB
8
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR5X
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
Operating System
Android v16
Android v15
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.57", Samsung S5KGN9, 1µm, 24 mm
50 MP, Wide Angle(84° field-of-view), f/1.8, 1/1.56", Sony LYT 700, 1µm, upto 20x Digital Zoom, 24 mm, Autofocus, OIS
Secondary Camera
50 MP, Periscope, f/2.88, 1/2.75", 0.64µm, upto 70x Digital Zoom, upto 3.5x Optical Zoom, 50 mm
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, 1/4.0", OmniVision OV08D, 1.12µm, 15 mm
Tertiary Camera
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 15 mm
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Front Camera
32 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.44"
MP
50 MP
MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @30/60/120 fps
4k @60 fps Full HD @120 fps HD @240 fps
Front Video Recording
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Camera Features
Autofocus, Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS, Screen flash, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Optical Zoom, Optical Image stabilization, Slow Motion
20 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Autofocus, OIS, Screen flash, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Dual Video Recording, Slow Motion, Bokeh portrait video
Memory
Internal Storage
256
GB
256
GB
Expandable Storage
no
no
Battery
Battery Capacity
5400
mAh
6800
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
50
W
80
W
Wireless Charging
—
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.4
Yes, v5.4
Design
Weight
205
g
211
g
Build Material
Back: Glass
-
Mineral Glass
-
Colors
Pink
Marble Sands
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
yes
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2026-03-05
2025-07-09
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Splash proof, IP64
Yes, Splash proof, IP65
OS Updates
3 Year
4 Year
Security Updates
6 Year
6 Year
Model Name
Nothing Phone 4a
OnePlus Nord 5
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Camera that punches well above its weight
- Battery that goes the distance
- 12GB RAM keeps multitasking smooth
- Premium glass back with a standout pink finish
- Clean software — no bloat in sight
- Fast charging that gets you back up quickly
! Consider before buying…
- Ringtone selection is a real letdown
- No headphone jack — adapters required
- Storage is fixed, no expansion
- Screen brightness struggles in direct sunlight
- Water resistance covers splashes, not submersion
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- 144Hz display that makes everything feel effortless
- Flagship-grade performance for gaming and daily use
- Massive battery backed by genuinely fast 80W charging
- Main and front cameras both deliver at this price
- OxygenOS is clean, fast, and supported for years
- Build quality that looks far more expensive than ₹33,999
! Consider before buying…
- Ultrawide falls apart quickly in low light
- Battery drain is unpredictable for some users
- No microSD — 256GB is the ceiling
- IP65 means splashes only, not submersion
- On the heavier and bulkier side for a daily carry
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