Nothing Phone (2) vs OnePlus 15R

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the OnePlus 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15R leads — 72/100 vs 63/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15R has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4700); the OnePlus 15R is faster in AnTuTu (3,039,097 vs 1,436,634).

The OnePlus 15R edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (2)

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 40

OnePlus 15R

Performance 90
Display 94
Camera 40
Battery 69
Portability 50
Value for money 58

What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?

  • Lighter: 201g vs 213g

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)

What makes OnePlus 15R better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3039097 vs 1436634
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the OnePlus 15R, the OnePlus 15R scores 9 points higher (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15R leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15R leads (69/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, OnePlus 15R — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the OnePlus 15R (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (69/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the OnePlus 15R are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
OnePlus 15R: The OnePlus 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (2) OnePlus 15R
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1436634 3039097
Geekbench Single 1500 2833
Geekbench Multi 4200 9119
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 2800x1272
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm
Weight 201 g 213 g
Launch price $599 $599

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera

OnePlus 15R

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

OnePlus 15R

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1272
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (2)

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery

OnePlus 15R

  • 7400 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:57 hrs, total 38:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and OnePlus 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436634 AnTuTu
OnePlus 15R Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +52.7%
3039097 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15R leads Nothing Phone (2) by 52.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (2)

$599

OnePlus 15R

$599

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (90/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the OnePlus 15R (57/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (69/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the OnePlus 15R are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the OnePlus 15R?

The OnePlus 15R edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the OnePlus 15R?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the OnePlus 15R — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the OnePlus 15R?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the OnePlus 15R?

The OnePlus 15R leads on performance (90/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the OnePlus 15R?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.