Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs OnePlus 13
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs OnePlus 13 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs 6000mAh…
Nothing
Phone (3a) Pro
$429
2categories won
OnePlus
13
$899
10categories won
7 categories tied · 19 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 (3a) Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 13 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 13. Choose the 13 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3a) Pro 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.
13 takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (3a) Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $429 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 (3a) Pro vs 13: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72" | 6.82" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1440 x 3168Winner |
| Pixel density | — | 510 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | — | 2,850,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 9980 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2x | 3xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 gWinner | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP69 |
| Build | — | Aerospace aluminum frame, velvet glass / baby skin vegan leather back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 6 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $429Winner | $899 |
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 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