OnePlus 9R vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+16MP+5MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 65W | 5000mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
| Display | 6.55", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+16MP+5MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 65W | 5000mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Battery, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Battery, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Carbon Black, Lake Blue | Black, White, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 23, 2021 | November 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | December 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹39,999 | ₹20,999 | ||
| Colors | Carbon Black, Lake Blue | Black, White, Blue | ||
| Launch | March 23, 2021 | November 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | December 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹39,999 | ₹20,999 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus 9R
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 402 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1100 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 402 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1100 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Weight | 189 grams | 199 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | corning Gorilla Glass | Panda glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Loudspeaker | ||
| Weight | 189 grams | 199 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | corning Gorilla Glass | Panda glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus 9R
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 870 | Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 870 | Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:OnePlus 9R
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 16 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Features | AI Scene Detection, CINE aspect ratio video recording, Macro, Night Mode, Nightscape, Panorama, Portrait, Pro Mode, RAW Image, Smart Pet Capture, Super Stable, Ultra HDR, UltraShot HDR, Video Focus Tracking, Video Nightscape, Video Portrait | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | EIS | ||
| Video | Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Video Nightscape, Video Portrait | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 16 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Features | AI Scene Detection, CINE aspect ratio video recording, Macro, Night Mode, Nightscape, Panorama, Portrait, Pro Mode, RAW Image, Smart Pet Capture, Super Stable, Ultra HDR, UltraShot HDR, Video Focus Tracking, Video Nightscape, Video Portrait | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | EIS | ||
| Video | Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Video Nightscape, Video Portrait | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus 9R
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HdR, Screen flash, Time Lapse | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HdR, Screen flash, Time Lapse | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 33 W | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 33 W |
Memory
Winner:OnePlus 9R
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus 9R
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band) | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | |||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band) | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | |||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Smart Backlight | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Hub | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Smart Backlight | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Hub | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
