Nothing Phone (3a) vs OPPO K15 Pro+
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OPPO K15 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $329 and $509. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO K15 Pro+ leads — 72/100 vs 60/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO K15 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the OPPO K15 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,032,039 vs 1,050,601); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
OPPO K15 Pro+
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $509
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
What makes OPPO K15 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the OPPO K15 Pro+, the OPPO K15 Pro+ scores 12 points higher (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO K15 Pro+ leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO K15 Pro+ leads (75/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, OPPO K15 Pro+ — 64/100; 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 OPPO K15 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO K15 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OPPO K15 Pro+ (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO K15 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | OPPO K15 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3032039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2772x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 162.4×77.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $509 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OPPO K15 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO K15 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OPPO K15 Pro+
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OPPO K15 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO K15 Pro+ leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $180. Nothing Phone (3a) was $180 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO K15 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (90/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO K15 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the OPPO K15 Pro+ (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO K15 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (75/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OPPO K15 Pro+?
The OPPO K15 Pro+ 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 OPPO K15 Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OPPO K15 Pro+ — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OPPO K15 Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OPPO K15 Pro+?
The OPPO K15 Pro+ leads on performance (90/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the OPPO K15 Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The OPPO K15 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.