Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 11
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 11 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs 5000mAh…
Nothing
Phone (3a)
$349
7categories won
OnePlus
11
$699
9categories won
5 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3a) claims the overall win over the OnePlus 11, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the 11 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3a). Choose the Phone (3a) if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 11 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3a) wins on endurance with 5,200 mAh and 45W fast charging.
Phone (3a) leads gaming and raw performance powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro and 12GB RAM.
11 takes photography with 50MP optics and 2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (3a) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 vs $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 (3a) vs 11: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 | 1440 x 3216Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 526 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nitsWinner | 1300 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000Winner | 1,580,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 8900Winner | 5150 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 2x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K at 24fps, 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 gWinner | 205 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP64 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, translucent polycarbonate rear panel with Glyph LEDs | Aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front, Gorilla Glass 5 back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 13 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 11 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $349Winner | $699 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing continues its mission to make smartphones fun again with the Phone (3a), pairing its translucent Glyph LED aesthetic with custom Dimensity 7350 Pro power and a bloatware-free Android 15 experience.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
OnePlus 11
The OnePlus 11 marks a triumphant return to flagship performance, featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 100W SuperVOOC rapid charging, 3rd Gen Hasselblad camera tuning, and a 120Hz LTPO3 AMOLED display.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh