Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs OnePlus 15T

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $249 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 80/100 vs 33/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,676,955 vs 884,207).

The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 47 points (80/100 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 15T
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 76
Design 42
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Cheaper: $249 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes OnePlus 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3676955 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 6400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the OnePlus 15T, the OnePlus 15T scores 47 points higher (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (88/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (88/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (93/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus 15T: The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite OnePlus 15T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 884207 3676955
Geekbench Single 1011 3640
Geekbench Multi 2813 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 3168x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6400 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 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
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm
Weight 206 g
Price $249 $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
OnePlus 15T
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
OnePlus 15T
  • 6400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
76
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
33/100
884207 AnTuTu
OnePlus 15T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100 +76.0%
3676955 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15T leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.

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

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

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (88/100 vs 2/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (74/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (76/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

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

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

The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 47 points (80/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the OnePlus 15T — 80/100.

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

The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (74/100 vs 27/100).

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

The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (88/100 vs 2/100).

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

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