Nothing Phone (1) vs OnePlus Open 3
Compare Nothing Phone (1) vs OnePlus Open 3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Nothing
Phone (1)
$469
2categories won
OnePlus
Open 3
$1,799
16categories won
3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Open 3 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Open 3 proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (1), outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Open 3 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Open 3. Choose the Open 3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (1) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Open 3 takes battery honors offering 5,700 mAh alongside 80W charging.
Open 3 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) and 16GB RAM.
Open 3 takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (1) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $469 vs $1799.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (1) vs Open 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (1) | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55" | 7.85" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 2268 x 2440Winner |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 424 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (1) | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) |
| Process node | 6 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 605,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2980 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (1) | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (1) | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,700 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (1) | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 gWinner | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (1) | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (1) | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $469Winner | $1,799 |
Nothing Phone (1)
Carl Pei's groundbreaking debut smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1) introduced the iconic Glyph Interface with 900 individual LEDs, transparent industrial design, symmetrical OLED borders, and wireless charging on a mid-range Qualcomm chip.
- Display
- 6.55"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
OnePlus Open 3
Shaving weight down to 209g and folded thickness to 9.8mm, the OnePlus Open 3 sets the golden standard for book-style foldables with a virtually crease-less 7.85-inch LTPO3 canvas, 5,600 mAh battery, and Open Canvas windowing.
- Display
- 7.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,700mAh