Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus 13T

Nothing Phone (3)

Nothing

7.6

Very Good

OnePlus 13T

OnePlus

8.1

Excellent

What Reviewers Agree On

Transparent design with evolved Glyph interface remains uniquely eye-catching and now more functional with app integrations
Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers flagship-level performance that finally matches Nothing's design ambitions
Nothing OS 3 based on Android 15 is clean, fast, and thoughtfully customized without bloat
Build quality has improved significantly — IP68 rating, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and solid aluminum frame
The triple camera system is a major upgrade over the Phone (2) with improved main and telephoto lenses

Deal Breakers

Camera processing still trails Google, Samsung, and Apple in challenging lighting conditions
Only 3 years of OS updates compared to 7 years from Google and Samsung

Pros & Cons

Nothing Phone (3)

Pros

Transparent design with evolved Glyph interface remains uniquely eye-catching and now more functional with app integrations
Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers flagship-level performance that finally matches Nothing's design ambitions
Nothing OS 3 based on Android 15 is clean, fast, and thoughtfully customized without bloat
Build quality has improved significantly — IP68 rating, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and solid aluminum frame
The triple camera system is a major upgrade over the Phone (2) with improved main and telephoto lenses

Cons

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Display

Nothing Phone (3)

A sharp 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED with 120Hz and up to 2,000 nits peak brightness delivers a smooth, vibrant viewing experience.

The LTPO OLED panel is bright, responsive, and color-accurate — a significant improvement over the Phone (2) display
Peak brightness of 2,000 nits is good but falls behind Samsung and Apple flagships hitting 3,000 nits

OnePlus 13T

The 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED with 120Hz delivers excellent colors, brightness, and responsiveness.

The LTPO AMOLED panel is bright and vivid with excellent color accuracy and smooth 120Hz scrolling — a pleasure for media consumption
Peak brightness is adequate for outdoor use though it falls slightly short of the OnePlus 13's higher-end panel
HDR10+ support ensures streaming content looks excellent, with deep blacks and wide color gamut

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What Reviewers Agree On

Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers genuine flagship performance with no corner-cutting on the chipset
100W SUPERVOOC charging is a standout feature — 0 to 100% in about 28 minutes is genuinely life-changing
OxygenOS 15 is clean, fast, and responsive with minimal bloat and useful AI features
The 5,600mAh battery provides reliable all-day endurance even with heavy use
Value proposition is strong — flagship chip at a mid-range-adjacent price

Deal Breakers

4 years of OS updates + 5 years security patches still trails Samsung and Google's 7-year promise
Reduced telephoto capabilities compared to the OnePlus 13's periscope lens
IP65 water resistance falls short of Samsung and Apple's IP68 standard

OnePlus 13T

Pros

Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers genuine flagship performance with no corner-cutting on the chipset
100W SUPERVOOC charging is a standout feature — 0 to 100% in about 28 minutes is genuinely life-changing
OxygenOS 15 is clean, fast, and responsive with minimal bloat and useful AI features
The 5,600mAh battery provides reliable all-day endurance even with heavy use
Value proposition is strong — flagship chip at a mid-range-adjacent price

Cons

4 years of OS updates + 5 years security patches still trails Samsung and Google's 7-year promise
Reduced telephoto capabilities compared to the OnePlus 13's periscope lens
IP65 water resistance falls short of Samsung and Apple's IP68 standard

Nothing Phone (3)

The triple camera system co-developed with Samsung is a major upgrade, though processing still trails the best in challenging conditions.

The 50MP main camera produces detailed, well-exposed shots in good light that compete with phones costing $200 more
Telephoto lens addition brings welcome versatility with clean 3x optical zoom results
Night mode and low-light processing lag behind Google and Samsung — images lack the computational magic of Pixel phones
Video stabilization and dynamic range are adequate but noticeably behind iPhone and Galaxy flagships in side-by-side tests

OnePlus 13T

The Hasselblad triple 50MP camera system delivers natural colors and good versatility, though the telephoto is a step down from the OnePlus 13.

Hasselblad color science delivers warm, natural tones across all three cameras — portraits are a particular highlight with pleasing skin tones
The telephoto is a 2x optical zoom rather than the OnePlus 13's 3x periscope — a noticeable step down for zoom photography enthusiasts
The 50MP main sensor performs well in daylight with excellent detail and dynamic range — competitive with phones at higher price points

Performance

Nothing Phone (3)

Snapdragon 8 Elite puts the Nothing Phone (3) in the same performance tier as Samsung Galaxy S25 and OnePlus 13.

Snapdragon 8 Elite provides genuinely flagship-level performance — gaming, multitasking, and app launches are all top-tier
Nothing OS 3 is lightweight enough to let the hardware shine, with smooth animations and minimal background resource consumption
Thermals are well managed with the aluminum frame acting as a heat sink, keeping sustained performance respectable

OnePlus 13T

Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers the same top-tier performance as phones costing $300+ more, with no compromises on processing power.

Snapdragon 8 Elite performance is identical to the OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — the full flagship chip with no compromises
Gaming at maximum settings runs flawlessly with excellent thermal management keeping the phone cool during extended sessions
12GB RAM handles multitasking efficiently with good app retention — rarely needs to reload background apps

Battery

Nothing Phone (3)

A 5,500mAh battery provides solid full-day endurance with 45W wired and 15W wireless charging.

Battery comfortably lasts a full day of heavy use with the 5,500mAh cell and efficient Snapdragon 8 Elite
45W wired charging reaches 50% in about 25 minutes and full charge in under an hour
15W wireless charging is included — a feature missing from the OnePlus 13R at a similar price

OnePlus 13T

The 5,600mAh battery with 100W SUPERVOOC charging is one of the best battery+charging combos in any smartphone.

5,600mAh battery comfortably lasts a full day of heavy use with battery to spare — moderate users will see two-day life
100W SUPERVOOC charges from 0 to 100% in about 28 minutes — you'll never worry about battery again
50W wireless charging is a welcome inclusion at this price point — not many mid-range phones offer wireless charging at all

Software

Nothing Phone (3)

Nothing OS 3 offers a clean, near-stock Android experience with distinctive monochrome widgets and Glyph integration.

Nothing OS 3 is refreshingly clean with thoughtful touches like monochrome widget themes and Glyph app integration
Only 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security patches — significantly less than Samsung and Google 7-year commitments

OnePlus 13T

OxygenOS 15 delivers a clean, fast Android experience with AI enhancements and minimal bloatware.

OxygenOS 15 is responsive and clean with thoughtful customization options — it strikes a good balance between features and simplicity
AI features including smart photo editing and text assistance are practical additions that work well in daily use
4 years of Android OS updates and 5 years of security patches is the same as the more expensive OnePlus 13 — adequate but not industry-leading

Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus 13T

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