Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 15s
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $329 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
OnePlus 15s
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $700
- Better camera (61/100 vs 53/100)
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, OnePlus 15s — 80/100; 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 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (95/100 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 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $371. Nothing Phone (3a) was $371 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (95/100 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 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (89/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus 15s?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus 15s?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the OnePlus 15s?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.