Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs OnePlus 15s

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $249 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 33/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 884,207).

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 44 points (77/100 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 15s
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 82
Design 56
Value for money 62
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Cheaper: $249 vs $700

  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 62/100)
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 44 points higher (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (93/100 vs 62/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus 15s: The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite OnePlus 15s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 884207 3942923
Geekbench Single 1011 3640
Geekbench Multi 2813 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 2640x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm
Weight 195 g
Price $249 $700
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
OnePlus 15s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus 15s
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1216
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
OnePlus 15s
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
33/100
884207 AnTuTu
OnePlus 15s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +77.6%
3942923 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15s leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
OnePlus 15s
$700

Price difference: $451. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is cheaper by $451.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (92/100 vs 2/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (48/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (82/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (93/100 vs 62/100).

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

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 44 points (77/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the OnePlus 15s — 77/100.

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

The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 27/100).

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

The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.