Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (4a) vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition
Comparison between Nothing Phone (4a) and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and OnePlus.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Phone (4a) | Ace 5 Racing Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 8.7 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (4a), if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 1,300 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 440 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,224 px
- against 1,080 px
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,100 mAh
- against 5,080 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,472,447
- against 1,183,775
- 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 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Ace 5 Racing Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,183,775 | 2,472,447 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.7 GHz Cortex-A720, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | 1x Cortex-X4 at 3.4 GHz, 3x Cortex-X4 at 2.85 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A720 at 2 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,128 | — |
Design
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Ace 5 Racing Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Pink, White, Black, Blue | Black, White, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 204.5 g | 200 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 89 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | 0.25 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 100 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Ace 5 Racing Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,080 mAh | 7,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 50 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 63 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | — |
Display
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Ace 5 Racing Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits Best value | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.77″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,720 px Best value | 2,392 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 440 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 2,500 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Ultra HDR, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, ArmorShell Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Ace 5 Racing Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Ace 5 Racing Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Ace 5 Racing Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Ace 5 Racing Edition |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Ace 5 Racing Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Ace 5 Racing Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 349 € | — |
| Model numbers | A069 | — |
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