Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus 13
Compare Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus 13 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs 6000mAh…
Nothing
Phone (3)
$699
2categories won
OnePlus
13
$899
12categories won
8 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 13 takes the overall win
The OnePlus 13 proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (3), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the 13. Choose the 13 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
13 takes battery honors offering 6,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
13 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 24GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
Phone (3) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $899.
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 13: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.82" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1440 x 3168Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 510 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,850,000 | 2,850,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6500 | 9980Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 gWinner | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP69 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent dual-layer glass back | Aerospace aluminum frame, velvet glass / baby skin vegan leather back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 6 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $899 |
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 13
Boasting a 6000 mAh battery, IP68 and extreme IP69 ingress protection, 4500-nit 2K display, Snapdragon 8 Elite power, and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, the OnePlus 13 is a masterclass in flagship value.
- Display
- 6.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh