Nothing Phone (2a) vs OPPO Reno16 F
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the OPPO Reno16 F (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy; launch prices were $349 and $480. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 F leads — 63/100 vs 59/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 F has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
OPPO Reno16 F
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2813
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $480
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 58/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 F better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better camera (64/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the OPPO Reno16 F, the OPPO Reno16 F scores 4 points higher (63/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 F leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 52/100, OPPO Reno16 F — 48/100; 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 Nothing Phone (2a) and the OPPO Reno16 F are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 F is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 F notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the OPPO Reno16 F are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | OPPO Reno16 F | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 158.2×74.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $480 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno16 F
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16 F
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 F
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and OPPO Reno16 F, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads OPPO Reno16 F by 12.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $131. Nothing Phone (2a) was $131 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the OPPO Reno16 F are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 F is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 F notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the OPPO Reno16 F are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the OPPO Reno16 F?
The OPPO Reno16 F edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the OPPO Reno16 F?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the OPPO Reno16 F — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the OPPO Reno16 F?
The OPPO Reno16 F leads on camera score (64/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the OPPO Reno16 F?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the OPPO Reno16 F (68/100 vs 48/100).