Both Nothing Phone 3a Pro and OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Nothing Phone 3a Pro which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 3a Pro
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Pro | OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 27999 | Rs. 25999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Pro is Rs. 27999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 07, 2026. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 25999.
Nothing Phone 3a Pro has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.72 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a Pro has AMOLED Screen type where as OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has LCD Screen type. OnePlus's phone has display density of 392 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 ~ 91.4% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 3a Pro (128 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 3a Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Pro | OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A059P | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | May 07, 2026 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Pro Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, SUPERVOOC Power Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Protective Case, SIM Tray Ejector |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.5 x 8.39 mm | 76 x 166 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 208 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray | Vivid Mint, Hyper Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 392 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 91.4% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 800 nits (Typical), HBM: 1000 nits (Typical) | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Features | Contrast 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 Brightness | Sunlight Display, Eye Comfort, Screen Refresh Rate Switching, Screen Color Mode, Auto/manual Brightness Adjustment, Full Brightness DC Dimming, Screen Color Temperature Adjustment, Dark Mode / Sleep Mode, Aqua Touch |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | 1x1 SISO Supports Wi-Fi 2.4G/5G Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.4, Supports SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,030,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Side Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Cooling System | 5300 mm² Vapor Chamber | |
| Gaming Features | Up to 144 FPS Support for Endless Runner Games and 90 FPS Gameplay for Top-rated Shooters | |
| AI Features | Google Gemini, AI SmartLink, AI Portrait Glow, AI Eraser , AI Perfect Shot, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Reframe, AI Detail Boost | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Qualcomm 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, Battery | Bypass charging |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 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: Omnivision OV50D40 Megapixels: 50 Dual-axis electronic image stabilization: Yes Aperture: ƒ/1.8 PDAF: Yes Autofocus: Yes 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, 3x Optical Zoom, 6x in-sensor Zoom, 60x Ultra Zoom | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, PRO, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, 4K video at 30 FPS, 1080P video at 60/30 FPS, 720P video at 60/30 FPS, EIS video: 4K video at 30 FPS, 1080P video at 60/30 FPS, 720P video at 60/30 FPS, Slo-mo video at 1080P at 120 FPS, 720p at 120/240 FPS, Time-lapse at 1080P video at 30 FPS, Digital zoom: Up to 10x, Dual-view video capturing support, Cinematic video capturing support, Video Editor |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/2.76" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | OxygenOS 16 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Apex |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 (940 MHz) | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | Playback: JPEG, BMP, PNG, HEIF, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, WBMP, ICO Output: JPEG, HEIF |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | Playback: MP3, AAC, AMR, APE, OGG, FLAC, WAV, MIDI, WMA Recording: WAV, AAC, MP3 |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Playback: MP4, 3GP, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, HEVC, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1 Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Stereo Speakers With 300% Ultra Volume Mode, OReality Audio | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes, 10W |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |
| Talk Time | 450 min | |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 81 hours | |