Nothing Phone (2a) vs Oppo Reno8 (China)
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Oppo Reno8 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 59/100 vs 53/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 954,090).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Oppo Reno8 (China)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 954090
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (57/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Oppo Reno8 (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 179g vs 190g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Oppo Reno8 (China), the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 6 points higher (59/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Oppo Reno8 (China) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (75/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Oppo Reno8 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Oppo Reno8 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads Oppo Reno8 (China) by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo Reno8 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (57/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Oppo Reno8 (China) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (75/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) edges out the Oppo Reno8 (China) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Oppo Reno8 (China) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nothing Phone (2a) (57/100 vs 37/100).