Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs OnePlus Nord 2T

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300; estimated prices are $459 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 28/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500).

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 2T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 44
Design 48
Value for money 78
OnePlus Nord 2T
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 39
Design 62
Value for money 84
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 201g
  • Cheaper: $380 vs $459

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the OnePlus Nord 2T, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 15 points higher (43/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus Nord 2T: The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro OnePlus Nord 2T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 1063102
Geekbench Single 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 50W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm
Weight 201 g 190 g
Price $459 $380
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
OnePlus Nord 2T
$380

Price difference: $79. OnePlus Nord 2T is cheaper by $79.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (62/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 2T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the OnePlus Nord 2T — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.