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 — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-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 1,050,601); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
OnePlus 13T
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 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 185g vs 201g
- Higher performance (91/100 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 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, OnePlus 13T — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | OnePlus 13T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3173674 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9287 | |
| 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OnePlus 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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) (91/100 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).
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 14 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 — 74/100.
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 (91/100 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.