Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus 15R
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the OnePlus 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 72/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15R has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5150); the OnePlus 15R is faster in AnTuTu (3,039,097 vs 2,371,693); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
OnePlus 15R
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 213g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
What makes OnePlus 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3039097 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the OnePlus 15R, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 5 points higher (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, 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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15R (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15R is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15R and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | OnePlus 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 3039097 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15R
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 15R
- 7400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:57 hrs, total 38:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and OnePlus 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15R leads Nothing Phone (3) by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. OnePlus 15R was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15R is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15R (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15R is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15R 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 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the OnePlus 15R by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the OnePlus 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the OnePlus 15R — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus 15R?
The OnePlus 15R leads on performance (90/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the OnePlus 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OnePlus 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.