Nothing Phone 3a 8/128 GB vs OnePlus 13R 12/256 GB

83/100
Nothing Phone 3a 8/128 GB offers great camera performance and long updates

Nothing Phone 3a 8/128 GB

₹24,999

88/100
OnePlus 13R 12/256 GB Trusted by AI Research for Superior Quality

OnePlus 13R 12/256 GB

₹54,999

Display
86
95
Screen Size
6.77 inches
6.78 inches
Display Type
Flexible AMOLED
LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
1080x2392 px (FHD+)
1264x2780 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Brightness
3000 nits
4500 nits
Performance
78
89
Processor/CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu Score
798022
1709077
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR5X
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
UFS 4.0
Operating System
Android v15
Android v15
Camera
87
86
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.57", Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN9, 0.8µm, 24 mm
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.8, 1/1.56", Sony LYT 700, 1µm, upto 10x Digital Zoom, 24 mm
Secondary Camera
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", Sony Exmor-RS IMX355, 1.12µm, 15 mm
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", Sony Exmor-RS IMX355, 1.12µm, 16 mm
Tertiary Camera
50 MP, Telephoto, f/2.0, 1/2.75", Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN5, 0.64µm, upto 30x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom, 50 mm
50 MP, Telephoto, f/2.0, 1/2.75", Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN5, 0.64µm, upto 2x Optical Zoom, 47 mm
Front Camera
32 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.44", Samsung ISOCELL S5KKD1, 2 mm MP
16 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.4, 1/3.09", Sony Exmor RS IMX480, 1µm, 26 mm MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @120 fps
4k @60 fps Full HD @240 fps HD @480 fps
Front Video Recording
—
—
Camera Features
Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS, LED Flash, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Autofocus: No, OIS: Yes, Flash: LED Flash, Image Resolution: 8150 x 6150 Pixels, Settings: Exposure compensation, ISO control, Shooting Modes: Continuous Shooting, HDR mode, Macro Mode, Fixed Focus, Video Recording Features: Dual Video Recording, Slow Motion, Bokeh portrait video
Memory
Internal Storage
128 GB
256 GB
Expandable Storage
no
no
Battery
82
90
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
50 W
80 W
Wireless Charging
—
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.4
Yes, v5.4
Design
90
88
Weight
201 g
206 g
Build Material
—
Mineral Glass -
Colors
Black
Astral Trail
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
yes
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
Nano
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-03-11
2025-01-13
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Splash proof, IP64
Yes, Splash proof, IP65
OS Updates
3 Years
4 Years
Security Updates
6 Years
6 Years
Model Name
Nothing Phone 3a
OnePlus 13R
Who should buy this

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Glyph lights that actually earn their place
  • Clean, bloat-free software with long-term updates
  • Battery easily lasts a day and a half
  • Zero to full in under an hour
  • Great daylight camera with versatile lenses
  • Smooth performance for gaming and multitasking

! Consider before buying…

  • Heavy and bulky for one-handed use
  • Slippery glass back that collects fingerprints
  • No headphone jack — wireless or adapter only
  • Speakers underwhelm for calls and media
  • Night photos are just average

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Top-tier performance for heavy gaming
  • Display stays bright even in sunlight
  • 80W charging is genuinely lightning-fast
  • Metal build gives it a premium feel
  • OxygenOS runs smooth, skips bloatware
  • Great value for the price

! Consider before buying…

  • Ultra-wide camera is a letdown
  • No wireless charging support
  • Battery backup feels smaller than 6000mAh
  • Fingerprint sensor sits too low
  • Speakers lose clarity at max volume
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