Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 15R
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OnePlus 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $329 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15R leads — 72/100 vs 60/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15R has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15R is faster in AnTuTu (3,039,097 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
OnePlus 15R
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $599
- Better camera (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3039097 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the OnePlus 15R, the OnePlus 15R scores 12 points higher (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15R leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15R leads (69/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, OnePlus 15R — 58/100; 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 15R significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OnePlus 15R (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus 15R are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | OnePlus 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3039097 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15R
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15R
- 7400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:57 hrs, total 38:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OnePlus 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15R leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Nothing Phone (3a) was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15R significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (90/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OnePlus 15R (61/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (69/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus 15R are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus 15R?
The OnePlus 15R is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus 15R — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus 15R?
The OnePlus 15R leads on performance (90/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the OnePlus 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.