Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus 14R
Compare Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus 14R side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs 7000mAh…
Nothing
Phone (3)
$699
2categories won
OnePlus
14R
$599
13categories won
7 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 14R takes the overall win
The OnePlus 14R proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (3), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Phone (3) leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 14R. Choose the 14R if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3) if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
14R takes battery honors offering 7,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
14R provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3) wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
14R wins on budget and value at $599 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 14R: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1264 x 2780Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 450 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 4000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,850,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6500 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 7,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 205 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent dual-layer glass back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $599Winner |
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 14R
Demolishing traditional price-to-performance metrics, the OnePlus 14R packs a 7,000 mAh Glacier battery, 100W fast charging, 144Hz 1.5K display, and full Snapdragon 8 Elite silicon for under $600.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 7,000mAh