
Nothing
Very Good

OnePlus
Very Good
Nothing Phone (3a)
The 6.7-inch AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate delivers vivid colors and smooth performance that belies the budget price.
OnePlus 13R
The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display delivers 120Hz, 2780x1264 resolution, and 4,500 nits peak brightness — one of the best screens at this price.
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Nothing Phone (3a)
The standout feature — a triple camera system with 50MP telephoto at $349 that no budget competitor can match.
OnePlus 13R
Main camera and new 2x telephoto deliver solid results, but the 8MP ultrawide is a consistent weak point that drags down the system.
Nothing Phone (3a)
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 with 8GB RAM handles everyday tasks smoothly, though it shows its limits with demanding gaming.
OnePlus 13R
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers flagship-tier burst performance, but lab testing reveals significant thermal throttling under sustained workloads.
Nothing Phone (3a)
The 5,000mAh battery delivers excellent two-day endurance with moderate use and comfortable all-day life even under heavy use.
OnePlus 13R
Battery life is the crown jewel — the 6,000mAh cell delivers two-day endurance in real-world use. No wireless charging is the key omission.
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing OS 3.0 is clean, charming, and lightweight — one of the best software experiences in the budget segment.
OnePlus 13R
OxygenOS 15 on Android 15 is smooth and customizable with 4 years of OS updates and AI features, though it lacks the polish of Samsung and Google.