Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 13
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 13 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs 6000mAh…
Nothing
Phone (3a)
$349
2categories won
OnePlus
13
$899
16categories won
3 categories tied · 21 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), 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) 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) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 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) vs 13: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.82" |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 | 1440 x 3168Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 510 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000 | 2,850,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 8900 | 9980Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 gWinner | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP69 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, translucent polycarbonate rear panel with Glyph LEDs | Aerospace aluminum frame, velvet glass / baby skin vegan leather back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 6 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $899 |
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 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