Nothing Phone (2a)vsOnePlus 13
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
OnePlus 13 wins
Verdict
OnePlus 13 wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
OnePlus 13 is the overall winner, taking 4 of 5 categories — performance is its standout. It costs USD 899 — USD 550 more than the Nothing Phone (2a). Pay the premium if performance is your priority.
- OnePlus 13 takes Performance — led by performance score (2,400,000 pts).
- OnePlus 13 takes Display — led by brightness (4,500 nits).
- OnePlus 13 takes Camera — led by telephoto lens (Yes).
- OnePlus 13 takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- Nothing Phone (2a) takes Price — led by price (349 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want a lower price — 349 USD vs 899 USD.
Choose OnePlus 13 if you want…
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,400,000 pts vs 700,000 pts.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want a bigger screen — 6.82 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want a sharper screen — 510 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 4,500 nits vs 1,300 nits.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want better video quality — 93 pts vs 82 pts.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want a better camera — 144 pts vs 112 pts.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want faster charging — 100 W vs 45 W.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Nothing Phone (2a)
- OnePlus 13
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto lens
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video quality
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera quality
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Nothing Phone (2a)
Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if price matters most. It costs USD 349, the lowest price in this group.
OnePlus 13
Choose OnePlus 13 if performance matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 899.
Pros & cons
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Unique Glyph design
- Clean software
- Good price
- Mid-range chipset
- No telephoto
- 45 W charging
OnePlus 13
- Top-tier chipset
- 6,000 mAh + 100 W
- Very bright display
- Cameras trail Pixel/iPhone
- OxygenOS changes
- No compact option