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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs OnePlus OnePlus Nord CE5

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NothingPhone (3a) LiteOnePlusOnePlus Nord CE5
Overview
ReleasedOctober 20252025
Display
Screen size6.77″6.77″
Resolution2392 × 10842392 × 1080
Sharpness388 pixels per inch388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits1,430 nits
Display typeFlexible AMOLED; current maker sheet lists 1084 × 2392, whereas Stuff and Beebom describe a 1080-wide displayAMOLED; 19.9:9 aspect ratio and maker-stated 94.1% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density387 ppi (Nothing)387 ppi
Brightness detail3,000 nits peak; 1,300 nits outdoor; 800 nits typical800 nits typical, 1,300 nits high-brightness mode and 1,430 nits peak
Screen protectionPanda glass–
Display featuresAdaptive 120 Hz refresh; 1,000 Hz touch sampling; 2,160 Hz PWM; 10-bit, 1.07 billion colours; 1,000,000:1 contrast120 Hz refresh; 120 Hz touch response by default, up to 300 Hz with OTA support; sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit colour and HDR10+; Netflix and Amazon Prime Video HD/HDR certification; Aqua Touch for wet-finger operation; eye comfort, night, bedtime and dark modes
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 7300 ProDimensity 8350 Apex
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU8-core, up to 2.5 GHz; 4 nm TSMC N4 processMediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex; one Arm Cortex-A715 at 3.35 GHz, three Cortex-A715 at 3.2 GHz and four Cortex-A510 at 2.2 GHz
GPU–Arm G615 MC6
Storage type8 GB physical RAM with 128 GB or 256 GB storage; microSD expansion up to 2 TB8 GB LPDDR5X at 4,266 MHz and 128/256 GB UFS 3.1 in the UK; virtual RAM expansion of 4/6/8 GB uses storage. Some reviews describe a 12 GB option from other regions; the maker's UK configurations both have 8 GB.
Cooling–CryoVelocity graphene vapour chamber with 7,041 mm² cooling area; HyperBoost Game Engine and Championship Mode
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main camera50 MP, ƒ/1.88, 1/1.57″ sensor, phase-detection autofocus and EIS (Nothing); Stuff and Beebom also describe OIS, which the current maker sheet does not listSony LYT-600, 50 MP, 1/1.95-inch sensor, 0.8 µm pixels, f/1.8, 26 mm equivalent, 79° field of view, phase and contrast autofocus, OIS and EIS
Ultra wide camera8 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 15 mm focal length, 119.5° field of viewOmniVision OV08D10, 8 MP, 1/4-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, f/2.2, 16 mm equivalent, 112° field of view and fixed focus
Front camera16 MP, ƒ/2.45, 1/3″ sensor, 24 mm focal lengthSony IMX480, 16 MP, 1.0 µm pixels, f/2.4, 23 mm equivalent, fixed focus and EIS
Zoom–0.6–20× for photos and 0.6–10× for video; longer zoom is digital, with no dedicated telephoto camera
Video recording4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 120 fps slow motion; 4K or 1080p time lapse; EIS4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 720p at 30 fps; EIS/OIS support; slow motion at 720p 240/960 fps or 1080p 120/480 fps; time-lapse at 1080p 30 fps
Front video–1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps
Camera features2 MP ƒ/2.4 macro camera; TrueLens Engine 4 with Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo, Night Mode and Macro ModeLED flash; portrait, night, Pro, panorama, slow motion, dual-view video, time-lapse, high-resolution scan and tilt-shift; RAW HDR algorithm and Ultra HDR Motion Photos; AI Eraser, Perfect Shot, Reflection Remover, Reframe and Unblur, subject to service and usage limits
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 22 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh; up to 22 hours of YouTube playback or 16 hours of mixed use in Nothing laboratory testing5,200 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery in the UK; the India-market 7,100 mAh battery is a regional difference noted by both reviews. Maker claims at least 80% capacity after four years of daily use under its test conditions.
Wired charging33 W; 50% in 20 minutes and full charge in one hour (Nothing laboratory testing)80 W SUPERVOOC; bypass charging can power the phone directly from the charger; UK box does not include an adapter
Charges other devices5 W reverse wired charging–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight199 g199 g
Thickness8.3 mm8.17 mm
Height × width164 × 78 mm163.58 × 76.02 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54IP65
MaterialsGlass front and back (Nothing); rounded current maker dimensions 164 × 78 × 8.3 mm and 199 g retained, while maker support gives 164.10 × 78.08 × 8.35 mm and 199.2 gPolycarbonate back and plastic frame (Stuff); Black Infinity is 8.17 mm thick and Marble Mist is 8.27 mm
ColoursBlack, WhiteMarble Mist and Black Infinity in the UK
ButtonsEssential Key for Essential Space (Stuff)Power and volume keys on the right; no Alert Slider or Nord 5 Plus key (Stuff)
Water resistance detailIP54 dust and splash protectionIP65 dust and water-jet resistance, reported by Stuff and Notebookcheck; not immersion protection
BiometricsIn-screen optical fingerprint scannerIn-display optical fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor; X-axis linear vibratorProximity, ambient light, electronic compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, optical fingerprint sensor and infrared remote control; rotor vibration motor
SpeakersSingle bottom-firing speaker (Stuff and Beebom)Single bottom-firing speaker; Ultra Volume Mode
Microphones–Noise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15
Software updatesThree years of Android updates and six years of security patchesAt least four Android generations and six years of security updates from launch, stated by the maker; TÜV SÜD 72-month fluency rating A is a separate laboratory certification
In the boxPhone, USB-C to USB-C cable (100 cm), protective case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, safety information and warranty card; no chargerPhone, USB-A to USB-C cable, quick guide, safety guide, pre-applied screen protector and SIM ejector
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NSA/SA; LTE; NR n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/28/38/40/41/66/71/77/78LTE 4×4 MIMO on bands 1/3/4/7/38/40/41/66, 2×2 on other bands subject to carrier; UK LTE bands include 20/28, and 5G includes n20/n28/n78
SIMDual nano-SIM; eSIM in Japan onlyDual nano-SIM, or one nano-SIM and one microSD card using the hybrid slot
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz; MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Advanced HotspotWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 and 5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and up to 160 MHz channels; WLAN display and tethering
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
NFCYes, supporting Google Pay; excluded on India variantYes
USB–USB-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, QZSS L1Single-band GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS; assisted GNSS, WLAN and cellular positioning

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