Nothing Phone 3a 8/128 GB vs OnePlus Nord CE5 5G 8/128 GB
83/100
Nothing Phone 3a 8/128 GB
₹24,999
85/100
OnePlus Nord CE5 5G 8/128 GB
₹34,999
Display
Screen Size
6.77
inches
6.77
inches
Display Type
Flexible AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080x2392 px (FHD+)
1080x2392
Refresh Rate
120
Hz
120
Hz
Brightness
3000
nits
1430
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
AnTuTu Score
798022
1402278
RAM
8
GB
8
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR5X
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
UFS 3.1
Operating System
Android v15
Android v15
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.57", Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN9, 0.8µm, 24 mm
50 MP, Wide Angle (79° field-of-view), f/1.8, 1/1.95", Sony LYT 600, 0.8µm, up to 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", OmniVision OV08D, 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", Sony Exmor RS IMX480, 1µm, 23 mm
MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @120 fps
4k @60 fps Full HD @480 fps HD @960 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)
Autofocus, OIS, Flash: Yes, Screen flash, Image Resolution: 8150 x 6150 Pixels, Settings: Exposure compensation, ISO control, Shooting Modes: Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Fixed Focus, Video Recording: Full HD @60 fps HD @30 fps, Video Recording Features: Dual Video Recording, Slow Motion
Memory
Internal Storage
128
GB
128
GB
Expandable Storage
no
yes
Battery
Battery Capacity
5000
mAh
7100
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) 5GHz, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.4
Yes, v5.4
Design
Weight
201
g
199
g
Build Material
—
—
Colors
Black
Nexus Blue
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
no
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
Nano
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-03-11
2025-07-12
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Splash proof, IP64
Yes, Splash proof, IP65
OS Updates
3 Years
4 Year
Security Updates
6 Years
6 Year
Model Name
Nothing Phone 3a
OnePlus Nord CE5 5G
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Glyph lights that actually earn their place
- Clean, bloat-free software with long-term updates
- Battery easily lasts a day and a half
- Zero to full in under an hour
- Great daylight camera with versatile lenses
- Smooth performance for gaming and multitasking
! Consider before buying…
- Heavy and bulky for one-handed use
- Slippery glass back that collects fingerprints
- No headphone jack — wireless or adapter only
- Speakers underwhelm for calls and media
- Night photos are just average
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- 120Hz AMOLED that makes media consumption a genuine treat
- 7100mAh battery with 80W charging — power anxiety gone
- Clean OxygenOS with four years of updates promised
- Handles everyday multitasking without breaking stride
- Premium look and feel in a sharp blue finish
! Consider before buying…
- Single speaker limits the audio experience noticeably
- No NFC — contactless payments aren't an option
- Camera can be inconsistent in tricky conditions
- Heats up under heavy gaming loads
- No headphone jack — adapter required for wired audio
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