OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G vs Nothing Phone 3a (8GB + 256GB)
Findprix helps you compare the OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G and Nothing Phone 3a (8GB + 256GB) in terms of price, specifications, user reviews, and more. OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G is priced at ₹24,997. Nothing Phone 3a (8GB + 256GB) is priced at ₹25,520. Here's a quick comparison.
| Key Highlights | OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G | Nothing Phone 3a (8GB + 256GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | 4 nm | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | 4 nm |
| RAM | 8GB | LPDDR5X | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | UFS 3.1 | 256GB | UFS 2.2 |
| Display | 6.77 inches | FHD+ | 6.77 inches | FHD+ |
| Front Camera | 16MP | 32MP |
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 8MP | 50MP + 8MP + 50MP |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 80W | 5000 mAh | 50W |
| OS | Android 15 | Android v15 |
Overview
| Launch Date | July 12, 2025 | March 11, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | 4 nm | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | 4 nm |
| RAM | 8GB | LPDDR5X | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | UFS 3.1 | 256GB | UFS 2.2 |
| Display | 6.77 inches | FHD+ | 6.77 inches | FHD+ |
| Front Camera | 16MP | 32MP |
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 8MP | 50MP + 8MP + 50MP |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 80W | 5000 mAh | 50W |
| OS | Android 15 | Android v15 |
| User Ratings | 4.3/5 (993 Ratings) | 4.5/5 (32.4K Ratings) |
Price List
 | ₹24,997 | ₹25,520 |
|---|---|---|
 | N/A | ₹26,999 |
 | N/A | ₹26,999 |
General
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Software Updates | 4 Year OS + 6 Year Security | 3 Years OS + 6 Years Security |
| Custom UI | Oxygen OS | Nothing OS |
Design
| Dimensions | 163.58 x 76.02 x 8.17 mm | 163.52 x 77.5 x 8.35 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 201 g |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP65 | Yes, Water-resistant, IP64 |
| Dust Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| Colours | Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue | Black; other colors |
Display
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
|---|---|---|
| Display Type | AMOLED | Flexible AMOLED |
| Peak Brightness | 1430 nits | 3000 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Size | 6.77 inches (17.2 cm), Full HD+ | 6.77 inches (17.2 cm), Full HD+ |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels | 1080 x 2392 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.9:9 | 20:9 |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~94.10% | 91.4% |
| Pixel Density | ~388 ppi | ~ 388 ppi |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR 10+ | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Screen Protection | -- | Yes |
| Features | 100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut | -- |
Rear Camera
| Camera Setup | Dual | Triple |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 50 MP (wide) 79° FoV, f/1.8 aperture, 26mm focal length, 1/1.95″ sensor size, 0.8µm pixel size upto 20x Digital Zoom OIS, PDAF | 50 MP (Wide) f/1.9 aperture, 24 mm focal length, 1/1.57″ sensor size, 1.0µm pixel size OIS, PDAF |
| Secondary | 8 MP (ultra-wide) 112° FoV, f/2.2 aperture, 16mm focal length, 1/4.0″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size | 50 MP (Telephoto) f/2.0 aperture, 50 mm focal length, 1/2.74″ sensor size, 0.64µm pixel size PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom |
| Tertiary | -- | 8 MP (Ultra-Wide) f/2.2 aperture, 15 mm focal length, 1/4.0″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Gyro EIS | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes, PDAF | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Sensor | Sony LYT-600 | -- |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Video Recording | 2160p @ 60 fps, 1080p @ 480 fps, 720p @ 960 fps | 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 120 fps |
| Features | -- | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
Front Camera
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 16 MP (wide) f/2.4 aperture, 23mm focal length, 1/3″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size | 32 MP (Wide) f/2.2 aperture, 15 mm focal length, 1/4.0″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size |
| Gyro EIS | Yes | -- |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps, 720p @ 30 fps | 1080p @ 60 fps |
Performance
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | -- |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC6 | Adreno 710 |
| CPU | Octa core 1x Cortex A715 @ 3.35 GHz 3x Cortex A715 @ 3.2 GHz 4x Cortex A510 @ 2.2 GHz | Octa core (1 x 2.5 GHz Cortex A720 + 3 x 2.4 GHz Cortex A720 + 4 x 1.8 GHz Cortex A520) |
Gaming
| FPS | 120 FPS | -- |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling System | Yes, CryoVelocity VC Cooling system | -- |
| Cooling Area | 7,041 mm² | -- |
| Layers/Material | Graphene | -- |
Storage
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory Card Slot | No | No |
Battery
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | -- |
| Wired Charging Speed | 80W Super VOOC | 50W |
| Wired Charging Time | 100% charge in ~59 minutes | 50% in 19 minutes |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | -- |
Network
| SIM | SIM 1: Nano SIM 2: Nano (Hybrid slot) | Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano |
|---|---|---|
| Network Support | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G |
| 5G Bands | n1 / n3 / n5 / n8 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n77 / n78 | -- |
| 4G Bands | B1 / B3 / B5 / B8 / B28 / B38 / B40 / B41 | -- |
| Navigation Support | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| SAR | Head: 1.199 W/kg Body: 0.907 W/kg | -- |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | 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 |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | -- |
Features
| Audio Jack | Yes, USB Type-C | Yes, USB Type-C |
|---|---|---|
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Loud Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | -- | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In-display | Yes, In-display |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Additional Features | -- | Circle to Search |
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