The prices are almost the same. The Nord CE5 is about performance, the Nothing about design and a telephoto.
Short answer
Nord CE5 - a noticeably faster chip, 5200 mAh and 80 W. Nothing Phone (3a) - a 50 MP telephoto, a 32 MP front camera, Glyph design and slightly cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE5 | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 1080×2392, 120 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 1080×2392, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB | 8/128 GB, 12/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP |
| Front | 16 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80 W | 50 W |
| Protection | IP65 | IP64 |
| Thickness / weight | 199 g | 201 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. For gaming - the Nord CE5.
Cameras
The Nothing has the better setup for portraits.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Speed and charging - Nord CE5.
- Design and camera - Nothing Phone (3a).
FAQ
Which is faster?
The Nord CE5.
What charging does the Nord CE5 have?
80 W.
How much does the Nothing Phone (3a) cost?
See current prices on the device page.