Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs OnePlus 16
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 52/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
OnePlus 16
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 43 points higher (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (95/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $249 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (95/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 43 points (95/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the OnePlus 16?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.