Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super; launch prices were $459 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 61/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $600
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 201g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 22 points higher (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, OPPO Reno16 Pro — 80/100; 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 OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $141. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $141 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (82/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (95/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (66/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 22 points (83/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.