Nothing Phone 4a Pro 12/256 GB vs OnePlus Nord 5 8/256 GB

86/100
Nothing Phone 4a Pro 12/256 GB Best in Display for crisp visuals and fast specs

Nothing Phone 4a Pro 12/256 GB

₹59,999

85/100
OnePlus Nord 5 8/256 GB for best display with 144Hz Swift AMOLED specs

OnePlus Nord 5 8/256 GB

₹49,999

Display
95
93
Screen Size
6.83 inches
6.83 inches
Display Type
AMOLED
Swift AMOLED
Resolution
1260x2800 px (FHD+)
1272x2800 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Brightness
5000 nits
1800 nits
Performance
83
83
Processor/CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SM7750-AB
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SM8635
AnTuTu Score
1411440
1481616
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
Operating System
Android v16
Android v15
Camera
86
86
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.56", upto 2x Optical Zoom, 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, 1/2.75", 0.64µm, upto 140x Digital Zoom, upto 3.5x Optical Zoom, 80 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", 0.64µm, 22 mm MP
50 MP MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @30/60 fps
4k @60 fps Full HD @120 fps HD @240 fps
Front Video Recording
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Camera Features
Autofocus: Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus; OIS: Yes; Flash: Yes, Screen flash; Shooting Modes: Macro Mode; Digital Zoom 2 x Optical Zoom; Video Recording Features: 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
87
84
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
96
88
Weight
210 g
211 g
Build Material
Aluminium -
Mineral Glass -
Colors
White
Marble Sands
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C (USB 2.0)
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, Water resistant, IP65, (up to 20 minutes in a depth of 0.25 meter)
Yes, Splash proof, IP65
OS Updates
3 Year
4 Year
Security Updates
6 Year
6 Year
Model Name
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
OnePlus Nord 5
Who should buy this

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Camera punches well above the price
  • Aluminium build that actually feels premium
  • Bright, fast, smooth — 144Hz AMOLED
  • 12GB RAM keeps everything running fast
  • 256GB — room for years of content
  • Speaker output that surprises you

! Consider before buying…

  • Heavy use kills the battery quickly
  • Color accuracy isn't quite there yet
  • No expandable storage — ever
  • Charger not included
  • A bit heavy for one-handed use

✓ 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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