Nothing Phone 3a vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Nothing Phone 3a. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord CE 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Nothing Phone 3a which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. OnePlus Nord CE 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 3a
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.43 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 23845 | Rs. 21999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a is Rs. 23845. The launch Date of the second phone is June 10, 2021 . The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 21999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to OnePlus Nord CE 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.43 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a has AMOLED Screen type where as OnePlus Nord CE 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type. OnePlus's phone has display density of 410 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88% than OnePlus's phone ~ 84.9%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nothing Phone 3a's lower 8 GB RAM. OnePlus Nord CE 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 3a (128 GB).
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Nothing Phone 3a's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus Nord CE 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | A059 | Nord CE 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | June 10, 2021 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm | 73.5 x 159.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 170 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Fluid AMOLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 410 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 84.9% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness | Ambient Display, Dark Mode, Reading Mode, Support sRGB, Display P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| 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 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Benchmark (Antutu v10): 825,564, 2 High-definition Mics Dual Stereo Speakers, 4 nm TSMC process (N4), Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 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 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50mm, 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom, 49.5° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120° FOV, 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 64 MP ƒ/1.75 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.25 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | Nightscape, UltraShot HDR, Portrait, Panorama, Pro Mode, Smart Scene Recogonition, Filters |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Main) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265(HEVC), AVI, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 30T Warp Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |