Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 13
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $329 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,116,931 vs 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
OnePlus 13
- Lighter: 201g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $899
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3116931 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 13 scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 62/100, OnePlus 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 3116931 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $899 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OnePlus 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $570. Nothing Phone (3a) was $570 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus 13?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the OnePlus 13?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.