Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs OnePlus 15

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $249 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 61/100 vs 33/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 884,207).

The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 28 points (61/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 50
Value for money 93
OnePlus 15
Performance 77
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 48
Design 33
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Cheaper: $249 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 28 points higher (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 2/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (77/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus 15: The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite OnePlus 15
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 884207 3621671
Geekbench Single 1011 3050
Geekbench Multi 2813 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm
Weight 213 g
Price $249 $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
OnePlus 15
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus 15
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
OnePlus 15
  • 6500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
33/100
884207 AnTuTu
OnePlus 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100 +75.6%
3621671 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
OnePlus 15
$799

Price difference: $550. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is cheaper by $550.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (77/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (50/100 vs 33/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus 15?

The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 28 points (61/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the OnePlus 15?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the OnePlus 15 — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus 15?

The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus 15?

The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the OnePlus 15?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users.