Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 15
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $329 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
OnePlus 15
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $799
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; 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 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Nothing Phone (3a) was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (89/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus 15?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the OnePlus 15?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.