Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 13T

The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $329 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 1,044,507); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).

The OnePlus 13T is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 61
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 62
OnePlus 13T
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 53
Battery 65
Portability 66
Value for money 62
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $650

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 53/100)
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1044507
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 185g vs 201g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the OnePlus 13T, the OnePlus 13T scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.
OnePlus 13T: The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) OnePlus 13T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1044507 3173674
Geekbench Single 1162 3041
Geekbench Multi 3315 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6260 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China)
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP65
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm
Weight 201 g 185 g
Launch price $329 $650
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
OnePlus 13T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
OnePlus 13T
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
OnePlus 13T
  • 6260 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
60/100
1044507 AnTuTu
OnePlus 13T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +67.1%
3173674 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13T leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
OnePlus 13T
$650

Launch price difference: $321. Nothing Phone (3a) was $321 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (65/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus 13T?

The OnePlus 13T is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus 13T?

The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus 13T — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus 13T?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus 13T?

The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the OnePlus 13T?

The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.