The Nothing is much cheaper and has a telephoto. The OnePlus is on a completely different performance level.
Short answer
OnePlus Nord 5 - Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 144 Hz, 80 W, a 50 MP front camera. Nothing Phone (3a) - a 50 MP telephoto, the signature design and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.83", AMOLED, 1272×2800, 144 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 1080×2392, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/256 GB, 12/512 GB | 8/128 GB, 12/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP |
| Front | 50 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80 W | 50 W |
| Protection | IP65 | IP64 |
| Thickness / weight | 211 g | 201 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. The difference in class is noticeable in games.
Cameras
A 50 MP telephoto on the Nothing; the OnePlus has 50 + 8 MP with no telephoto.
Charging
80 vs 50 W.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Gaming and speed - OnePlus Nord 5.
- Telephoto and price - Nothing Phone (3a).
FAQ
Does the Nord 5 have a telephoto?
No.
What battery does the Nord 5 have?
5200 mAh.
Which is cheaper?
The Nothing Phone (3a).