Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 14R
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 14R side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs 7000mAh…
Nothing
Phone (3a)
$349
3categories won
OnePlus
14R
$599
15categories won
3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 14R takes the overall win
The OnePlus 14R proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (3a), outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 14R leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 14R. Choose the 14R if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3a) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
14R takes battery honors offering 7,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
14R provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
14R takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (3a) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 vs $599.
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 14R: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 | 1264 x 2780Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 450 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 4000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 8900 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 7,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 gWinner | 205 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, translucent polycarbonate rear panel with Glyph LEDs | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3a) | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $349Winner | $599 |
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 14R
Demolishing traditional price-to-performance metrics, the OnePlus 14R packs a 7,000 mAh Glacier battery, 100W fast charging, 144Hz 1.5K display, and full Snapdragon 8 Elite silicon for under $600.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 7,000mAh