Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus Nord 5 5G


Quick Comparison


Both Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) and OnePlus Nord 5 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord 5 5G has better resolution of 2800 x 1272 than Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.

NameNothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)OnePlus Nord 5 5G
RAM8 GB8 GB
Display6.77 in6.83 in
Internal Memory256 GB256 GB
Battery5000 mAh6800 mAh
Camera50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple50 MP + 8 MP Dual
PriceRs. 30346Rs. 31999

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Detailed Comparison


Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 30346. The launch Date of the second phone is July 08, 2025. The cost of OnePlus Nord 5 5G is Rs. 31999.

Display comparison

Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to OnePlus Nord 5 5G's 6.83 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. OnePlus's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.6% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Nord 5 5G has 19.8:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to OnePlus Nord 5 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 50 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.

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Full Comparison


NameNothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)OnePlus Nord 5 5G
General
ModelA059PNord 5
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateMarch 04, 2025July 08, 2025
In The BoxNothing Phone (3a) Pro, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Pro Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM tray Ejector Tool, Safety CardOnePlus Nord 5, 80W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Protective Case, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector
Design
Dimensions77.5 x 163.5 x 8.39 mm77 x 163.4 x 8.1 mm
Weight211 g211 g
ColorsBlack, GrayPhantom Grey, Dry Ice, Marble Sands
Display
TypeColor AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz6.83 inches, 1272 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:919.8:9
PPI~ 387 PPI~ 450 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 88%~ 93.6%
Glass TypePanda GlassCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
BrightnessAdjustible: 800, Full-screen (HBM): 1400, Peak Brightness: 1800 nits
FeaturesContrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 120 Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical BrightnessSupport sRGB, DCI-P3, 100% DCI-P3, Touch Response (Instantaneous): Up to 3000 Hz, Eye-care Pulse-Width Modulation: 3840 Hz, Nature Tone Display, Eye Comfort, Bed Time Mode, Screen Color Mode, Color Personalization, Color Vision Enhancement, Auto Brightness, Manual Brightness, Screen Color Temperature, Night Mode, Multi-Brightness Color Calibration
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR5X
Expandable RAMUpto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage256 GB256 GB
Storage TypeUFS 3.1
Card SlotNo
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G Bandsn1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi VersionWiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot
BluetoothYes, v5.4, A2DP, BLEYes, v5.4, support aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB StorageUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage
IR BlasterYes
Extra
GPSGPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NavIC
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, In Display
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, M-sensor Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core,
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
NFCYesYes
AI FeaturesAI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Reflection Remover, AI Reframe, Dual intelligence, Google Gemini, AI VoiceScribe, AI Translation, AI Call Assistant
Water ResistanceYes
Splash ResistantYes
IP RatingIP64IP65
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra FeaturesQualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, 2 High-definition Mics, Dual Stereo Speakers, 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm AI Engine, DSP Core: v73 / Fmax: 1.5 GHz, Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor. Glyph Interface, 26 Individually Addressable Zones, 10 New Ringtones and Notification Sounds, Glyph Timer, Essential Notifications, Volume Indicator, Glyph Composer, Glyph Torch, Glyph Progress (Now Supports Google Calendar), Flip to Glyph, Bedtime Schedule, Music Visualisation, Camera Countdown, Glyph Fill Light, BatteryBypass Charging
Camera
Rear Camera50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle)
24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV
50 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto)
70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 33.6° FOV
8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
Sensor Size: 1/1.56", Pixel Size: 1.0 µm, Lens Quantity: 6P, Tri-axis Optical Image Stabilization: Yes, Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 24 mm equivalent, Field of View: 84°, Autofocus: Yes
8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
Sensor: OV08D10, Sensor size: 1/4", Pixel Size: 1.12 µm, Lens Quantity: 5P, Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 15 mm equivalent, Field of View: 116°, Autofocus: Yes, Macro: 3.5 cm
Camera SensorSony LYT-700 CMOS (aka IMX906)
OISYesYes
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesPanorama, HDR, 3x Optical Zoom, 6x in-sensor Zoom, 60x Ultra Zoom0.6-20x Digital Zoom, Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape, Pro Mode, Panorama, Cinematic, Slo-mo, Long Exposure, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Hi-Res Mode, Tilt-shift, Google Lens
Video Recording4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, Dual LED
Front Camera50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
24mm (wide), 1/2.76"
Punch Hole, Screen Flash
50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)
Sensor: SAMSUNG ISOCELL JN5, Sensor Size: 1/2.75", Lens Quantity: 5P, Pixel Size: 0.64 µm, Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 21 mm equivalent, Autofocus: Yes, Field of View: 90°
Punch Hole, Screen Flash
Front Video Recording4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v15Android v15
Custom UINothing OS 3.1OxygenOS 15
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen3
CPU2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor3 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520
GPUAdreno 710 (940 MHz)Adreno 735
JavaNoNo
BrowserYes, supports HTML5Yes
Multimedia
SupportsJPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNGPlayback: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, ICO, Output: JPEG, HEIF
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA, Recording: WAV, AAC, MP3, HDR10/HDR10+
VideoMKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBMPlayback: 3GP, MP4, MKV, HEVC, AVI, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, FLV, MOV, Recording: MP4
FM RadioNoNo
Speaker TypeDual Stereo
Audio FeaturesPlayback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA Recording: WAV, AAC, MP3 HDR10/HDR10+
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh6800 mAh
Fast ChargingYes, 50W Fast ChargingYes, 80W
Reverse ChargingYes, 7.5WYes, 5W
Video Playback Time19 hours

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