Nothing Phone 3a 8/256 GB vs OnePlus Nord CE4 5G 8/128 GB
84/100
Nothing Phone 3a 8/256 GB
₹26,999
81/100
OnePlus Nord CE4 5G 8/128 GB
₹18,999
Display
Screen Size
6.77
inches
6.7
inches
Display Type
Flexible AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080x2392 px (FHD+)
1080x2412 px
Refresh Rate
120
Hz
120
Hz
Brightness
3000
nits
1100
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
AnTuTu Score
798022
819347
RAM
8
GB
8
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
UFS 3.1
Operating System
Android v15
Android v14
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, f/1.8, 1/1.95", Sony LYT 600, 0.8µm, upto 20x Digital Zoom, 26 mm
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
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
16 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.4, 1/3", 1µm, 24 mm
MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @120 fps
4k @30 fps Full HD @60 fps HD @240 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)
Phase Detection Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, OIS, Screen flash, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Fixed Focus, Dual Video Recording, Slow Motion, Ultra Steady Video, Bokeh portrait video
Memory
Internal Storage
256
GB
128
GB
Expandable Storage
no
yes
Battery
Battery Capacity
5000
mAh
5500
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
50
W
100
W
Wireless Charging
—
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.4
v5.4
Design
Weight
201
g
186
g
Build Material
—
—
Colors
Black
Dark Chrome
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
NFC
yes
—
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
Nano
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-03-11
2024-04-04
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Splash proof, IP64
yes
OS Updates
3 Years
2 Years
Security Updates
6 Years
3 Years
Model Name
Nothing Phone 3a
OnePlus Nord CE4 5G
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…
- Fast charging that's almost unreasonably quick
- Battery that comfortably stretches to two days
- Bright, buttery smooth display
- Gaming stays cool and smooth under pressure
- Full accessory kit included in the box
- Hard to beat value for the price
! Consider before buying…
- Plastic body doesn't feel premium
- Camera is average, especially after dark
- Bloatware needs a cleanup session out of the box
- No headphone jack — go wireless or USB-C
- Warms up noticeably during fast charging
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₹26,999
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