Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus 12R
Compare Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus 12R side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (3)
$699
10categories won
OnePlus
12R
$499
6categories won
5 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3) takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3) claims the overall win over the OnePlus 12R, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the 12R takes the lead, while the Phone (3) is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Phone (3) if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12R if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
12R takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Phone (3) leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3) wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
12R wins on budget and value at $499 compared to $699.
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 (3) vs 12R: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1264 x 2780Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 450 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,850,000Winner | 1,510,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6500Winner | 5540 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GBWinner | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K at 60fps / 1080p at 60/240fps gyro-EIS |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 gWinner | 207 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP64 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent dual-layer glass back | Aluminum alloy frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, frosted matte glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14, upgradable to Android 15) |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n, 2.4/5GHz) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $499Winner |
Nothing Phone (3)
Nothing matures its design language with full IP68 water resistance, a dedicated 3x periscope telephoto lens, and the bloatware-free Nothing OS 3.0 powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
OnePlus 12R
The OnePlus 12R is a masterclass in price-to-performance ratio, pairing Qualcomm proven flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with a glorious 4500-nit 1.5K LTPO4 display, an enormous 5500 mAh battery, and lightning-quick 100W SuperVOOC charging for under $500.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh