Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
OnePlus 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, OnePlus 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1272 than Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1084. OnePlus 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 21698 | Rs. 52999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 29, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 21698. The launch Date of the second phone is December 17, 2025. The cost of OnePlus 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 52999.
Display comparison
OnePlus 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. OnePlus's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.1% than Nothing's phone ~ 86.7%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
OnePlus 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. OnePlus 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. OnePlus 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | A001T | CPH2767 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | October 29, 2025 | December 17, 2025 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Lite case, Phone (3a) Lite screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card | OnePlus 15R, Charger, USB Data Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Protective Case, Quick Guide |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm | 77 x 163.4 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 213 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White | Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1272 x 2800 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 90.1% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 1800 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak) |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR | PWM, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Sun Display, Reduce White Point, Eye Comfort Reminders, Motion Cues, Eye Comfort for Gaming, Color Enhancement, Color Appearance Model |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v6.0, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 942,670 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,884 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,005 (Single Core) 2,536 (OpenCL) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP66, IP68, IP69 & IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging, Wi-Fi G2 Chip | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Camera Sensor | Sony's IMX906 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, PRO, Hypertext, DOC SCANNER |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Focal Length 24 MM F/2.45 SENSOR 1/3" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | ColorOS 16 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x3.84 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6xX.x GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, +HLG, HDRViVid, MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, ASF, FLV, WEB |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7400 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes |