Nothing Phone (4a) vs OnePlus 15s

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $349 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 39/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,148,725).

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 38 points (77/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Performance 9
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 48
Design 62
Value for money 86
OnePlus 15s
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 82
Design 56
Value for money 62
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 195g
  • Cheaper: $349 vs $700

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 62/100)
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1148725
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 38 points higher (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (86/100 vs 62/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus 15s: The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) OnePlus 15s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1148725 3942923
Geekbench Single 1237 3640
Geekbench Multi 3281 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 2640x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g 195 g
Price $349 $700
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
OnePlus 15s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus 15s
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1216
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
OnePlus 15s
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
39/100
1148725 AnTuTu
OnePlus 15s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +70.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15s leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
OnePlus 15s
$700

Price difference: $351. Nothing Phone (4a) is cheaper by $351.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 vs 9/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (82/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (86/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OnePlus 15s?

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 38 points (77/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the OnePlus 15s?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the OnePlus 15s — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OnePlus 15s?

The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OnePlus 15s?

The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the OnePlus 15s?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.