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; launch prices were $349 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 62/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,039,119).

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 21 points (83/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (4a)

Performance 60
Display 80
Camera 61
Battery 53
Portability 59
Value for money 58

OnePlus 15s

Performance 98
Display 95
Camera 53
Battery 89
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 195g
  • Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $700

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 53/100)

What makes OnePlus 15s better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1039119
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1223
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3168
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (95/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 21 points higher (83/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100, 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 (4a) (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (4a) OnePlus 15s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1039119 3950082
Geekbench Single 1223 3639
Geekbench Multi 3168 11047
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 50 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
Launch price $349 $700

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

OnePlus 15s

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

OnePlus 15s

  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1216
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
95
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

OnePlus 15s

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
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
62/100
1039119 AnTuTu
OnePlus 15s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83/100 +73.7%
3950082 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15s leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 73.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (4a)

$349

OnePlus 15s

$700

Launch price difference: $351. Nothing Phone (4a) was $351 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (98/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (95/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (89/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 21 points (83/100 vs 62/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 53/100).

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

The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (4a) 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.