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 Gen 5; launch prices were $249 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 884,207).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
OnePlus 15
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $799
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; 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 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 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 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| 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 | 199 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 75.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (89/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
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 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the OnePlus 15?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.