Nothing Phone (3)
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · Glyph 2.0
OnePlus 11 128GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 128GB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (3) lands at 86 and OnePlus 11 128GB at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Nothing Phone (3) if…
- ✓Distinctive transparent design
- ✓Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
- ✓Improved cameras
Pick OnePlus 11 128GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
TieStills and video quality across lenses
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Battery life
Nothing Phone (3)Screen-on time and charging
Nothing Phone (3) leads on battery (88 vs 82).
Performance
Nothing Phone (3)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
Nothing Phone (3) leads on cpu (88 vs 86).
Display
Nothing Phone (3)Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Nothing Phone (3) leads on display (92 vs 86).
Value for money
OnePlus 11 128GBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
OnePlus 11 128GB more score per dollar ($699 vs $799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | OnePlus 11 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77″ LTPO AMOLED 120Hz | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 12/16 GB | — |
| Storage | ▲ 256/512 GB | 128GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 100W + 50W wireless | — |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- +Distinctive transparent design
- +Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
- +Improved cameras
- −Snapdragon 8s trails 8 Elite
- −Still carrier-light in US
- −Glyph is a toy to some
OnePlus 11 128GB
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
FAQ: Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus 11 128GB
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3) or OnePlus 11 128GB? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nothing Phone (3) worth the price? +
At $799, Nothing Phone (3) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.
Is OnePlus 11 128GB worth the price? +
At $699, OnePlus 11 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.
Does Nothing Phone (3) or OnePlus 11 128GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for battery life, Nothing Phone (3) or OnePlus 11 128GB? +
Nothing Phone (3) — leads on battery (88 vs 82). Screen-on time and charging.
Which is better for performance, Nothing Phone (3) or OnePlus 11 128GB? +
Nothing Phone (3) — leads on cpu (88 vs 86). Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps.