Nothing Phone (2) vs OPPO Reno16
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the OPPO Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $599 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 leads — 74/100 vs 63/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 4700); the OPPO Reno16 is faster in AnTuTu (2,078,850 vs 1,436,634).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
OPPO Reno16
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 4106
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes OPPO Reno16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2078850 vs 1436634
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 188g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $599
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the OPPO Reno16, the OPPO Reno16 scores 11 points higher (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 leads (66/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, OPPO Reno16 — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | OPPO Reno16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 2078850 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $470 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
OPPO Reno16
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and OPPO Reno16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $129. OPPO Reno16 was $129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (81/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (66/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the OPPO Reno16?
The OPPO Reno16 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the OPPO Reno16?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the OPPO Reno16 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the OPPO Reno16?
The OPPO Reno16 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the OPPO Reno16?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The OPPO Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.