Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus Nord 2T
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300; estimated prices are $329 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 28/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500).
Nothing Phone (3a)
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $329 vs $380
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 84/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 190g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the OnePlus Nord 2T, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 14 points higher (42/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | OnePlus Nord 2T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $329 | $380 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $51. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $51.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 2T — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the OnePlus Nord 2T — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.