Which is better, OnePlus or Nothing?

It depends on what you want. OnePlus suits buyers who want fast, clean phones and fast charging, now with a much bigger service network. Nothing suits style-minded buyers who want near-stock software and good update promises in the mid-range.

What is the best OnePlus phone and the best Nothing phone?

OnePlus 15 (8.8/10, ₹85,999) and Nothing Phone (3) (8/10, ₹44,999).

Which gives longer software updates, OnePlus or Nothing?

On the phones we recommend, Nothing promises longer updates on average (OnePlus 3.2 years, Nothing 3.7 years).

OnePlus vs Nothing: which brand should you buy?

Only the phones we recommend from each brand. Checked 19 October 2026.

Side by side

Best for: OnePlus: Buyers who want fast, clean phones and fast charging, now with a much bigger service network.Nothing: Style-minded buyers who want near-stock software and good update promises in the mid-range.
Phones we recommend: OnePlus: 5, ₹28,999 to ₹85,999Nothing: 3, ₹27,999 to ₹44,999
Average updates (our picks): OnePlus: 3.2 yearsNothing: 3.7 years
Updates on top phones: OnePlus: OnePlus 15, 15R, 13 and 13R: 4 Android upgrades and 6 years of security patches.Nothing: Phone (3): 5 Android upgrades and 7 years of security patches.
Updates on budget phones: OnePlus: Nord 6: 4 upgrades and 6 years of security. The 'Fast and Smooth for 6 years' claim on Nord CE 6 is about performance, not updates.Nothing: Phone (3a) series, Phone (4a), (4a) Pro, (4b) and CMF Phone 2 Pro: 3 upgrades and 6 years of security.
Service in India: OnePlus: From April 2026 OnePlus owners can use Oppo India service centres, taking authorised centres from about 400 to over 600 across about 500 cities. OnePlus India gives a lifetime screen warranty for phones hit by the green line display fault. Note: shutdown rumours resurfaced in 2026 after the India CEO resigned; OnePlus says warranties and updates continue.Nothing: About 430 service centres in India (Feb 2026), up from 350 in 2025, with a target of 500 by end of 2026. Six exclusive Nothing service centres.
Preloaded apps and ads: OnePlus: Light bloatware. HotHardware found only Netflix as an extra app on the OnePlus 15, and it uninstalls easily. OxygenOS is reportedly being replaced by ColorOS 17.Nothing: Nothing OS is mostly clean, but Nothing OS 4.0 added preloaded Meta apps and tested lock-screen content ('Lock Glimpse') from a third party. After pushback, Nothing said the Meta apps would become uninstallable.

Best phone from each, by budget

₹20,000 to ₹40,000OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite₹28,999 • 7.2/10Nothing Phone (3a) Lite₹27,999 • 7.4/10Compare OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite →
₹40,000 to ₹80,000OnePlus 15R₹59,999 • 8.2/10Nothing Phone (3)₹44,999 • 8/10Compare OnePlus 15R vs Nothing Phone (3) →
Above ₹80,000OnePlus 15₹85,999 • 8.8/10None we recommend

Common questions

Which is better, OnePlus or Nothing?: It depends on what you want. OnePlus suits buyers who want fast, clean phones and fast charging, now with a much bigger service network. Nothing suits style-minded buyers who want near-stock software and good update promises in the mid-range.
What is the best OnePlus phone and the best Nothing phone?: OnePlus 15 (8.8/10, ₹85,999) and Nothing Phone (3) (8/10, ₹44,999).
Which gives longer software updates, OnePlus or Nothing?: On the phones we recommend, Nothing promises longer updates on average (OnePlus 3.2 years, Nothing 3.7 years).