Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (2a) vs OnePlus Nord CE3
Comparison between Nothing Phone (2a) and OnePlus Nord CE3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and OnePlus.
The verdict
Your pick: Nothing Phone (2a), ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | Phone (2a) | Nord CE3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (2a), if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 684,574
- against 635,774
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 1,100 nits
OnePlus Nord CE3, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Weight
- 184 g
- against 190 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 80 W
- against 45 W
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.6 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord CE3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.7 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 684,574 Best value | 635,774 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,187 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,643 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A715 cores at 2.8 GHz and 6 Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with one 2.7 GHz Cortex-A78 core, three Cortex-A78 cores and four Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,151 | — |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord CE3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Grey, Blue | Cyan, Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 161.7 mm | 162.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 184 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.6 % | 87.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord CE3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord CE3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits Best value | 1,100 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px | 2,412 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi | 394 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO | Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, 10-Bit Panel, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord CE3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord CE3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord CE3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years Best value | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord CE3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.91 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps Best value | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord CE3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord CE3 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 329 € | — |
| Model numbers | A142 | CPH2569 |
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