Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus 15
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 77/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5150); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 2,371,693); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
OnePlus 15
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 213g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 9 points higher (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; 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 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (89/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus 15?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the OnePlus 15?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.