Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 12R
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 12R side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (3a)
$349
7categories won
OnePlus
12R
$499
8categories won
6 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 12R takes the overall win
The OnePlus 12R proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (3a), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the 12R takes the lead, while the Phone (3a) is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the 12R if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3a) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
12R takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Phone (3a) leads gaming and raw performance powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro and 12GB RAM.
12R takes photography with 50MP optics.
Phone (3a) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 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) vs 12R: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 | 1264 x 2780Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 450 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000Winner | 1,510,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 8900Winner | 5540 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Ultrawide | 12 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 4K at 60fps / 1080p at 60/240fps gyro-EIS |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 gWinner | 207 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP64 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, translucent polycarbonate rear panel with Glyph LEDs | Aluminum alloy frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, frosted matte glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14, upgradable to Android 15) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | 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 | $349Winner | $499 |
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 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