Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs OnePlus 13T
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $249 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 884,207).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
OnePlus 13T
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $650
- Overall rating 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the OnePlus 13T, the OnePlus 13T scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, OnePlus 13T — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | OnePlus 13T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3173674 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6260 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $650 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and OnePlus 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $401. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $401 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (53/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (65/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the OnePlus 13T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the OnePlus 13T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the OnePlus 13T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.