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).

The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 61
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 62
OnePlus 13
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 46
Value for money 80
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 213g
  • Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $899

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.
OnePlus 13: The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
OnePlus 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
OnePlus 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
OnePlus 13
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OnePlus 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
60/100
1044507 AnTuTu
OnePlus 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +66.5%
3116931 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
OnePlus 13
$899

Launch price difference: $570. Nothing Phone (3a) was $570 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.