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).

The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 48
Portability 56
Value for money 58
OnePlus 13T
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 53
Battery 65
Portability 66
Value for money 62
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $650

  • Overall rating 52/100
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
OnePlus 13T: The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
OnePlus 13T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
OnePlus 13T
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
OnePlus 13T
  • 6260 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and OnePlus 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
52/100
884207 AnTuTu
OnePlus 13T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +72.1%
3173674 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13T leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
OnePlus 13T
$650

Launch price difference: $401. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $401 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.