Nothing Phone 3 vs OnePlus Nord 5: In July 2025, the Indian mobile market is very hot, as two great smartphones are facing each other – on one side is Nothing Phone (3) which has been launched on July 1, and on the other side is OnePlus Nord 5 which is going to come on July 8. Both the brands have made a special place in the hearts of Indian users – one with its unique design and style, the other with its performance and reliable user experience. Now that both are ready to battle in the mid-range flagship category, let’s know which of these two is how much power.
Processor & Performance
Nothing Phone (3) has brought a brand new chipset this time – Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, which is built on 4nm. This is the same processor that is used in flagship phones, meaning whether it is gaming or multitasking – everything will run smoothly. This phone will get up to 16GB of RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The most important thing – Nothing has promised to provide Android updates for 5 years and security patches for 7 years, which is a big deal.
Now talking about OnePlus Nord 5, it is going to get Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. This is also a 4nm chip and is very good in terms of performance, but falls a little behind Gen 4. Yes, OnePlus has installed a large 7,300mm² cooling system with it so that the phone does not heat up. RAM and storage options are also great – from 8GB+128GB to 12GB+512GB.
But if your focus is raw power and a phone that runs for a long time without slowing down, then here the Nothing Phone (3) comes out slightly ahead.
Design & Display
Nothing has once again tried to make the looks of its phone special. This time the Glyph Interface has been upgraded to Glyph Matrix – meaning the lights will now look even more customizable and funky. With this, you will get a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and brightness up to 3000 nits – a very bright and clear screen.
On the other hand, the design of the OnePlus Nord 5 will also look clean and professional, as we have seen in earlier Nord phones. It is expected to get a 6.83-inch FHD + AMOLED screen, with HDR10 + and Dolby Vision support. The brightness will also go up to 1400 nits, and the IP65 rating proves its dust and water resistance.
Camera Setup
Nothing Phone (3) has come fully prepared in the field of photography this time. In this you get three powerful cameras – 50MP primary camera with OIS, 50MP ultra-wide and most importantly a 50MP periscope telephoto camera that does 3x optical zoom. This is the first time that Nothing has given a separate lens for zoom in its phone. You will also get a 50MP selfie camera on the front.
The camera setup in OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit simple – there is a 50MP Sony LYT-700 primary sensor at the back and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. But on the front there is a 50MP Samsung JN5 selfie camera, which will come with autofocus and will be loved by selfie lovers.
Battery & Charging
The Nothing Phone (3) has a large 5,150mAh battery that supports 100W fast charging. Apart from this, it can also have wireless charging and reverse wireless charging – which is very rare in this price range.
On the other hand, in OnePlus Nord 5, you will get a 5,200mAh battery and 80W SuperVOOC fast charging. Some reports also say that it can have a 7,000mAh battery – but there is no confirmation yet.
Price Range
The price of Nothing Phone (3) can be around ₹ 44,990 to ₹ 50,000, and some variants can also go close to ₹ 60,000.
OnePlus Nord 5 is expected to be priced between ₹30,000 and ₹35,000 – meaning you can get a great phone in your budget.
Final verdict
If you want the latest chipset, unique design, long-term software support and powerful camera setup, and you can afford to pay a little more, then the Nothing Phone (3) will be perfect for you.
But if you want a good balance – great performance, good display, great selfie camera and affordable price, then OnePlus Nord 5 emerges as a strong choice.
