Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs OnePlus 14 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the OnePlus 14 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $249 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 52/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 14 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 14 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
OnePlus 14 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $830
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes OnePlus 14 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the OnePlus 14 Pro, the OnePlus 14 Pro scores 33 points higher (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (83/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, OnePlus 14 Pro — 84/100; 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 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | OnePlus 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / OxygenOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $830 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and OnePlus 14 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 14 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $581. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $581 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (77/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 33 points (85/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the OnePlus 14 Pro — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.