Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus Turbo 6
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OnePlus Turbo 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $329 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Turbo 6 leads — 69/100 vs 60/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Turbo 6 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Turbo 6 is faster in AnTuTu (2,382,990 vs 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
OnePlus Turbo 6
- Lighter: 201g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $330
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2382990 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the OnePlus Turbo 6, the OnePlus Turbo 6 scores 9 points higher (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 leads (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 leads (76/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 62/100, OnePlus Turbo 6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Turbo 6 (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | OnePlus Turbo 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 2382990 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 2070 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 6694 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $330 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Turbo 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Turbo 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Turbo 6
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OnePlus Turbo 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Turbo 6 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 56.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1. Nothing Phone (3a) was $1 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (82/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Turbo 6 (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Turbo 6?
The OnePlus Turbo 6 edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OnePlus Turbo 6?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus Turbo 6 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Turbo 6?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OnePlus Turbo 6?
The OnePlus Turbo 6 leads on performance (82/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the OnePlus Turbo 6?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Turbo 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.