 against the OnePlus 13 in Glyph design, Hasselblad cameras, Snapdragon performance, battery life, and prices.){kind=link}
Verdict: Choose the Nothing Phone (3) if you want a distinctive transparent design, functional Glyph Matrix LED notifications, bloatware-free Nothing OS, and lower starting price. Choose the OnePlus 13 if you want unrivaled Snapdragon 8 Elite raw gaming speeds, 100W blistering fast charging, and superior Hasselblad periscope zoom cameras.
Carl Pei co-founded OnePlus before leaving to create Nothing. In 2026, the student and the master face off in a dramatic flagship duel: Nothing’s highly anticipated **Phone (3)** versus OnePlus’s powerhouse **OnePlus 13**.
We tested both enthusiast smartphones side by side for two weeks. Here is how they stack up.
Head-to-Head Specifications
| Feature | Nothing Phone (3) | OnePlus 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7″ Flexible LTPO OLED (1-120Hz, 2400 nits) | 6.82″ 2K Oriental LTPO OLED (1-120Hz, 4500 nits) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Main Camera | 50MP Sony LYT-808 (OIS) + 50MP UW + 50MP Periscope | 50MP Sony LYT-808 + 50MP UW + 50MP 3x Hasselblad Periscope |
| Battery & Charging | 5,150 mAh (65W Wired / 15W Wireless) | 6,000 mAh Silicon-Carbon (100W Wired / 50W AIRVOOC) |
| Signature Feature | Transparent Glass + Glyph Matrix LEDs | Alert Slider + Hasselblad Color Tuning |
| Starting Price | $699 / £649 | $899 / £849 |
Design & Interface: The Nothing Identity
Nothing Phone (3) is hands-down the coolest looking phone in a sea of generic glass slabs. Its transparent back reveals custom hardware componentry and the redesigned **Glyph Matrix**, which displays real-time countdown timers, Uber driver arrival progress, and personalized contact light rings. Furthermore, **Nothing OS 3.5** is the cleanest, smoothest Android interface on the market.
Performance & Battery: OnePlus Dominates Hardware
OnePlus equipped the 13 with the top-tier **Snapdragon 8 Elite** processor and a massive **6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery**.
– In demanding 3D games and video exports, the OnePlus 13 delivers 25% higher sustained frame rates.
– The OnePlus refills from 0 to 100% in an astonishing **26 minutes via 100W SuperVOOC**, completely outclassing Nothing’s 65W charging curve.
The Verdict
If you want a phone that sparks conversations, feels uniquely artistic, and saves you $200, the **Nothing Phone (3)** is the rebel smartphone of choice. If you want raw flagship power, 2-day battery endurance, and top-tier zoom photography, the **OnePlus 13** remains the undisputed performance champion.