OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

Compare OnePlus Nord CE5 and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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OnePlus Nord CE5

OxygenOS 15

Starting priceRs. 64,199

Memory8GB / 128GB

Battery7100 mAh

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

Nothing OS 3.5

Starting priceRs. 103,999

Memory8GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh

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The important differences at a glance

OnePlus Nord CE5 leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications

Lower starting priceOnePlus Nord CE5Rs. 39,800 less

Benchmark performanceOnePlus Nord CE590000000% higher listed benchmark score

Battery capacityOnePlus Nord CE57,100 mAh listed capacity

Faster chargingOnePlus Nord CE580W listed charging

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specification	OnePlus Nord CE5	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	GLOBAL: 8GB / 128GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Marble Mist, Black Infinity \| GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Marble Mist, Black Infinity \| PK: 8GB / 128GB, Rs. 64,199, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray \| PK: 12GB / 256GB, Rs. 75,399, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray	GLOBAL: 8GB / 128GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: White, Black \| GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: White, Black \| PK: 8GB / 256GB, Rs. 103,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: White, Black
Price	Rs. 64,199	Rs. 103,999
PTA Approved	Yes	Yes
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB	256GB
Card Slot	No	Yes
Colors	Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray	White, Black
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2025-07-08	2025-10-29
Security Updates Until	N/A	2032-12-01
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	OnePlus	Nothing
Warranty	1 Year	1 Year
Official Website	N/A	N/A
OS	OxygenOS 15	Nothing OS 3.5
Android Version	Android 15	Android 15
Performance
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 4x2.2 GHz)	Octa-core, up to 2.5 GHz
GPU	Mali-G615 MC6	Mali-G615
Benchmark	AnTuTu	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	900000	0
Benchmark Remarks	Upper mid-range performance with Dimensity 8350, strong battery life and large AMOLED display	Affordable mid-range smartphone with AMOLED 120Hz display, expandable storage, and balanced performance
Display
Size	6.77 inches	6.77 inches
Type	AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 10-bit color, 1430 nits peak brightness	Flexible AMOLED, 10-bit, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
Resolution	2392 x 1080 pixels	1084 x 2392 pixels
PPI Density	387	387
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	163.58 x 76.02 x 8.27 mm	164 x 78 x 8.3 mm
Weight	199 g	199 g
SIM	Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid slot)	Dual Nano-SIM
IP Rating	N/A	IP54
Battery
Battery	7100 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	80W SUPERVOOC	33W wired, 5W reverse wired
Camera
Back Camera	50 MP, f/1.8 (wide, OIS) + 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)	50 MP, f/1.88 (wide, PDAF, EIS) + 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro)
Front Camera	16 MP, f/2.4	16 MP, f/2.45
Back Camera Count	2	3
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	4K@60/30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, slow motion up to 960fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, slow motion 120fps
Front Video	1080p@60/30fps	1080p@30fps
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	No
Camera Features	OIS, EIS, HDR, Night Mode, Portrait, Panorama, Pro mode, Dual-view video, Time-lapse, Tilt-shift	TrueLens Engine 4, Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo, Night Mode, Macro Mode, EIS
Zoom	0.6x–20x digital zoom	Digital zoom only
Connectivity
Network	2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G	2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G
SIM Type	Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid)	Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, MU-MIMO
Bluetooth	5.4, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5	5.4
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	Yes	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C (USB 2.0)	USB Type-C
Sensors
Fingerprint	In-display fingerprint sensor (optical)	Fingerprint (under display, optical)
Others	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, infrared blaster	accelerometer, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, x-axis linear vibrator