Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs OnePlus 12R
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs OnePlus 12R side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (3a) Pro
$429
9categories won
OnePlus
12R
$499
3categories won
6 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro claims the overall win over the OnePlus 12R, delivering a stronger technical package across measurable key specifications. In camera testing, the Phone (3a) Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 12R. Choose the Phone (3a) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12R if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
12R takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and smooth everyday multitasking.
Phone (3a) Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 2x dedicated optical zoom.
Phone (3a) Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $429 vs $499.
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 (3a) Pro vs 12R: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1264 x 2780Winner |
| Pixel density | — | 450 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | — | 1,510,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 5540 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GBWinner | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | — | 4K at 60fps / 1080p at 60/240fps gyro-EIS |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 gWinner | 207 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP64 |
| Build | — | Aluminum alloy frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, frosted matte glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | 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 (3a) Pro | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | 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 | $429Winner | $499 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing refines its distinctive transparent vision by introducing 25W wireless charging, dedicated 2x portrait optics, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processing to the popular sub-flagship line.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
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