Nothing Phone (3) vs OPPO Reno16
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the OPPO Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $799 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 2,078,850).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
OPPO Reno16
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 2078850
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4106
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 71/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 better?
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 188g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $799
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the OPPO Reno16, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, 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 Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | OPPO Reno16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 2078850 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $470 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OPPO Reno16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OPPO Reno16
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and OPPO Reno16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads OPPO Reno16 by 14.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $329. OPPO Reno16 was $329 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OPPO Reno16?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the OPPO Reno16 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the OPPO Reno16?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the OPPO Reno16 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the OPPO Reno16?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the OPPO Reno16?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OPPO Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.