Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs OnePlus Nord 3 5G (Specs, Price & Features)

Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs OnePlus Nord 3 5G side by side. Discover differences in specifications, performance, camera, battery, and more to find the best smartphone for your needs in the Philippines.

SpecsNothing Phone (3a) ProOnePlus Nord 3 5G
General
BrandNothingOneplus
ModelPhone (3a) ProNord 3 5G
Release DateMarch 11, 2025July 14, 2023
StatusAvailableAvailable
SIM TypeDual SIM (Nano-SIM) + eSIM support
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Price₱27,790₱29,990
Build & Design
Dimensions163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm162.6 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm
Weight211 g193.5 g
Build MaterialGlass front (Panda Glass), Aluminum frame with plastic sides, Glass back (Panda Glass)Gorilla Glass 5 front and back, plastic frame
Water & Dust ResistanceIP64 (Dust-tight and splash resistant)IP54 (Dust and splash resistant)
ColorsBlack, Grey, WhiteMisty Green (PH specific), Tempest Gray
Display
Screen Size6.77-inch6.74-inch
Display TypeFlexible AMOLED, 1.07 Billion colors, HDR10+Super Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+
Resolution2392 x 1080 (FHD+)1240 x 2772 pixels (1.5K)
Refresh Rate120Hz Adaptive120Hz (Adaptive 40-120Hz)
Aspect Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Density (PPI)388 PPI450 PPI
Brightness800 nits (typical) / 1300 nits (HBM) / 3000 nits (Peak)500 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1450 nits (peak)
ProtectionPanda GlassDragontrail Glass / Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (1 x 3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3 x 2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4 x 1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 710Mali-G710 MC10
RAM Options12GB LPDDR4X (Up to 20GB with RAM Booster)16GB LPDDR5X (PH standard configuration)
Internal Storage Options256GB (UFS 2.2)256GB UFS 3.1
Expandable StorageNoNo
Software & Features
Operating SystemAndroid 15 (Upgradable to Android 16)Android 13 (Upgradable to Android 14/15)
UI / SkinNothing OS 3.1OxygenOS 13.1
Special FeaturesGlyph Interface (26 zones), Essential Key (programmable button), AI-powered camera enhancements, Clean software experience (no bloatware).Alert Slider, IR Blaster, X-axis linear motor, VC cooling system (4129.8mm²), AI Scene Enhancement.
Camera
Main Camera50MP (f/1.9, 24mm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF)
50MP Sony IMX890 (f/1.8, OIS, PDAF)
Secondary50MP Periscope Telephoto (f/2.6, 70mm, 3x Optical Zoom, OIS) + 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2, 120° FOV)8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2, 112˚) + 2MP Macro (f/2.4)
FeaturesUltra HDR, Night Mode, 60x Ultra Zoom, Motion Capture, Portrait ModeDual-LED flash, HDR, Panorama, Nightscape, Portrait mode
Video Recording4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120fps (Live HDR support)
4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS)
Front Camera50MP (f/2.2, 24mm wide)16MP (f/2.4, 24mm wide)
Front Camera FeaturesFace Unlock, Night Mode, HDRHDR, Panorama, Face Unlock
Front Video Recording4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps1080p @ 30fps (gyro-EIS)
Audio & Multimedia
SpeakersDual Stereo SpeakersDual Stereo Speakers
Audio FeaturesHigh-fidelity spatial audio, Dual microphones with noise cancellationDolby Atmos®, Hi-Res Audio
3.5mm JackNoNo
Video Formats SupportedMP4, MOV, MKV, WEBMMP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP
Connectivity
Network5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, Dual-bandWi-Fi 6, dual-band
Bluetooth5.4 (A2DP, LE)5.3 (aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC)
GPSGPS (L1), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFCYesYes
IR BlasterNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0 (OTG support)USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Sensors & Security
Fingerprint SensorIn-display (Optical)In-display (Optical)
Face Unlock2D Face Recognition2D Face Recognition
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ambient light sensorAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Temperature Sensor
Battery
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging TypeWiredWired
Charging Speed50W (100% in approx. 56 minutes)80W SUPERVOOC (1-100% in ~32 minutes)
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Reverse Charging7.5W (Reverse wired charging)No
Price & Availability
Variants (RAM/Storage + Price)12GB + 256GB ₱27,79016GB + 256GB ₱29,990
AvailabilityAvailable via Digital Walker, official Nothing stores on Lazada/Shopee, and select tech retailers.Available at official OnePlus stores, Shopee, Lazada, and authorized retailers (Digital Walker).