Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs OnePlus 16
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 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 61/100 (a 34-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 (5,195,978 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
OnePlus 16
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 34 points higher (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (95/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Launch price | $459 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 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) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 79.5% 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) Pro (100/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (95/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 34 points (95/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the OnePlus 16?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the OnePlus 16?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.