Nothing Phone (2a) vs Oppo Reno8 5G

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 40/100 vs 30/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500).

The Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno8 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 42
Design 62
Value for money 86
Oppo Reno8 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 51
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Oppo Reno8 5G better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 179g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Oppo Reno8 5G, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 10 points higher (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Oppo Reno8 5G: The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Oppo Reno8 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 985261
Geekbench Single 1100
Geekbench Multi 3000
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 112
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm
Weight 190 g 179 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Oppo Reno8 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Oppo Reno8 5G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Oppo Reno8 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Oppo Reno8 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Oppo Reno8 5G?

The Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno8 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Oppo Reno8 5G?

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Oppo Reno8 5G — 30/100.

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Oppo Reno8 5G?

The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use.