Nothing Phone 3a 8/256 GB vs OnePlus 13R 12/256 GB
84/100
Nothing Phone 3a 8/256 GB
₹26,999
88/100
OnePlus 13R 12/256 GB
₹53,999
Display
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
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
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.57", Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN9, 1µm, 24 mm, Autofocus, OIS
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
256
GB
256
GB
Expandable Storage
no
no
Battery
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
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…
- Unique glyph interface that actually feels useful
- Bright 120Hz AMOLED display that handles sunlight well
- Smooth everyday performance with 8GB RAM
- Camera does well in daylight with good detail and color
- Fast 50W charging when you have the right adapter
- Clean software with 3 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches
! Consider before buying…
- No charger in the box – you'll need to buy one separately
- Battery life is just decent – not a two-day phone
- Camera zoom falls apart beyond 2x, especially in video
- Rear camera protrudes and the phone is a bit heavy
- Side buttons sit annoyingly high – mis-taps happen with mounts
✓ 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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