Nothing Phone (4a) vs OnePlus 11

Nothing Phone (4a)

A capable mid-range chip that handles everyday use and casual gaming well — not a powerhouse, but appropriate for the price.

• Gaming is absolutely possible on this device, with solid everyday performance for the class.
• There's no shortage of substantial hardware upgrades over the 3a, even if the design doesn't stand out as much as the Pro.
• After 24 hours the home screen is extremely customisable and feels massively more functional than iOS, with no responsiveness complaints.
• Gesture-based navigation is fully supported and the overall experience is good thanks to Nothing's optimisations.

OnePlus 11

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 + up to 16GB RAM + UFS 4.0 — flagship-grade performance matching the S23 family. OxygenOS 13 on Android 13 (now more 'ColorOS-like' after Oppo merger).

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 + 8/16GB RAM + 128/256GB UFS 4.0 — flagship performance, matches Galaxy S23 family on benchmarks.
• OxygenOS 13 on Android 13 — increasingly 'ColorOS-like' since Oppo merger, divisive among long-time OnePlus fans.
• 4 OS updates + 5 years of security — short vs Pixel 8's 7 years; ages through Android 17 / security 2028.
• Cooler sustained performance than S23 Ultra — OnePlus's vapor chamber + 8 Gen 2 throttling tune is best-in-class for gaming.

Nothing Phone (4a)

A ~5,080mAh cell with 50W wired charging — reviewers call endurance strong, but a notable group of owners report disappointing screen-on time.

• The Nothing Phone (4a) features a ~5,080mAh cell which delivers very strong endurance in everyday use.
• The battery grew slightly — about 80mAh in most markets but a more meaningful 400mAh in India — with a 50W PD unit recommended on the box.
• Several owners report only 4–6.5 hours of screen-on time with moderate use — worse than other phones with similar ~5,000mAh batteries.
• Battery life on this phone is excellent in everyday use.

OnePlus 11

5,000mAh battery + class-leading 80W SuperVOOC charging — full in ~25 minutes, dramatically faster than any 2023 rival. The trade-off: NO wireless charging, a regression from the OnePlus 10 Pro's 50W wireless.

• 5,000mAh battery + 8 Gen 2 efficiency delivers reliable all-day endurance — ~6-7 hours of SOT typical.
• 80W SuperVOOC wired charging — full in ~25 minutes (0-50% in ~10 min), dramatically faster than the S23+/Ultra's 45W (~1h) or iPhone 15 Pro Max's 20W (~1h45m).
• NO wireless charging — major regression from the OnePlus 10 Pro that had 50W wireless. Biggest deal-breaker for many reviewers.
• Multi-phone drain test: OnePlus 11 placed 4th of 7 at 9h46m total runtime — beaten by iPhone 15 Pro Max, Vivo X100 Pro and just edged by S24 Ultra.