Nothing Phone (2a) vs Oppo Reno16

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Oppo Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno16 leads — 72/100 vs 59/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno16 has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the Oppo Reno16 is faster in AnTuTu (1,282,176 vs 985,261).

The Oppo Reno16 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 58
Oppo Reno16
Performance 65
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?

  • Overall rating 59/100
What makes Oppo Reno16 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1282176 vs 985261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 1100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 3000
  • Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 188g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Oppo Reno16, the Oppo Reno16 scores 13 points higher (72/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno16 leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno16 leads (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno16 is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). 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 (2a) (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno16 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.
Oppo Reno16: The Oppo Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Oppo Reno16
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
AnTuTu 985261 1282176
Geekbench Single 1100 1270
Geekbench Multi 3000 4106
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6700 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
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 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 16, ColorOS 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm
Weight 190 g 188 g
Launch price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Oppo Reno16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Oppo Reno16
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Oppo Reno16
  • 6700 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Oppo Reno16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100
985261 AnTuTu
Oppo Reno16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
72/100 +23.2%
1282176 AnTuTu

Oppo Reno16 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 23.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Oppo Reno16
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno16 is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).

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 (2a) (81/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (66/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno16 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Oppo Reno16?

The Oppo Reno16 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Oppo Reno16?

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Oppo Reno16 — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Oppo Reno16?

The Oppo Reno16 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Oppo Reno16?

The Oppo Reno16 leads on performance (65/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Oppo Reno16?

The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.