Nothing Phone 3a Lite 8/128 GB vs OnePlus Nord CE5 5G 8/128 GB
73/100
Nothing Phone 3a Lite 8/128 GB
₹27,799
85/100
OnePlus Nord CE5 5G 8/128 GB
₹34,999
Display
Screen Size
6.77
inches
6.77
inches
Display Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080x2392
1080x2392
Refresh Rate
120
Hz
120
Hz
Brightness
3000
nits
1430
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
AnTuTu Score
907685
1402278
RAM
—
8
GB
RAM Type
—
LPDDR5X
Storage Type
—
UFS 3.1
Operating System
Android v15
Android v15
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.9, 1/1.57", Samsung, 1µm, upto 10x Digital Zoom, 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", 1.12µm, 15 mm
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", OmniVision OV08D, 1.12µm, 16 mm
Tertiary Camera
2 MP, Macro, f/2.4
—
Front Camera
16 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.5, 1/3", 24 mm
MP
16 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.4, 1/3", Sony Exmor RS IMX480, 1µm, 23 mm
MP
Rear Video Recording
Full HD @30/60fps
4k @60 fps Full HD @480 fps HD @960 fps
Front Video Recording
—
—
Camera Features
10 x Digital Zoom, HDR mode, Macro Mode, Autofocus: No, OIS: Yes, Flash: No
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
yes
yes
Battery
Battery Capacity
5000
mAh
7100
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
33
W
80
W
Wireless Charging
—
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/ax), MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Bluetooth
v5.3
Yes, v5.4
Design
Weight
199
g
199
g
Build Material
Panda Glass
-
—
Colors
Black
Nexus Blue
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type C
NFC
no
no
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
Nano
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-11-27
2025-07-12
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
yes
Yes, Splash proof, IP65
OS Updates
3 Years
4 Year
Security Updates
6 Years
6 Year
Model Name
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
OnePlus Nord CE5 5G
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Nothing OS is genuinely bloat-free — refreshing compared to most Android skins
- 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED that's vibrant and bright enough outdoors
- Handles BGMI and COD at 120FPS without breaking a sweat
- 12–13 hours of screen time — gets you through a full day
- Fingerprint unlock that's fast and reliable
- Catch it under ₹25,000 and it's hard to beat
! Consider before buying…
- No charger in the box — hidden cost worth factoring in
- Mono speaker that sounds flat for music
- Low-light camera falls short of expectations
- No Gorilla Glass — buy a screen protector immediately
- Bulkier and heavier than it looks
✓ 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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₹27,799
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