Nothing Phone 3a vs OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 3a and OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 3a
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a | OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.41 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 20 MP + 16 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 23999 | Rs. 31999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a is Rs. 23999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 30, 2018. The cost of OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 31999.
Display comparison
OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.41 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 3a's 6.77 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. OnePlus's phone has display density of 402 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88% than OnePlus's phone ~ 85.6%. Nothing Phone 3a has 20:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 3a (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 20 MP + 16 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus 6T (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 v9.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a | OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | A059 | 6T |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | October 30, 2018 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm | 74.8 x 157.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 185 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 85.6% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness | Corning Gorilla Glass 6, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Hall Sensor, RGB Ambient Light Sensor,Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes, yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Benchmark (Antutu v10): 825,564, 2 High-definition Mics Dual Stereo Speakers, 4 nm TSMC process (N4), Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, Glyph Interface: 26 Individually Addressable Zones, 10 New Ringtones and Notification Sounds, Glyph Timer, Essential Notifications, Volume Indicator, Glyph Composer, Glyph Torch, Glyph Progress (Now Supports Google Calendar), Flip to Glyph, Bedtime Schedule, Music Visualisation, Camera Countdown, Glyph Fill Light | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50mm, 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom, 49.5° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120° FOV, 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 16 MP + 20 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | AI Scene Detection, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Night Mode, Panorama, Time-Lapse, HDR, HQ, Studio Lighting, RAW Image |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v10 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 630 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | SMS, MMS, IM |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265(HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 3700 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, yes Dash charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |