Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Oppo Reno16

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Oppo Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno16 leads — 72/100 vs 61/100 (a 11-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 1,063,102).

The Oppo Reno16 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 64
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money 52
Oppo Reno16
Performance 65
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?

  • Overall rating 61/100
What makes Oppo Reno16 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1282176 vs 1063102
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Lighter: 188g vs 201g

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Oppo Reno16, the Oppo Reno16 scores 11 points higher (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno16 leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno16 leads (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno16 is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno16 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Oppo Reno16: The Oppo Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Oppo Reno16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
AnTuTu 1063102 1282176
Geekbench Single 1162 1270
Geekbench Multi 3315 4106
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6700 mAh
Charging 50W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 16, ColorOS 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm
Weight 201 g 188 g
Launch price $459
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Oppo Reno16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Oppo Reno16
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Oppo Reno16
  • 6700 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Oppo Reno16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100
1063102 AnTuTu
Oppo Reno16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
72/100 +17.1%
1282176 AnTuTu

Oppo Reno16 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 17.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Oppo Reno16
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno16 is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (66/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno16 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Oppo Reno16?

The Oppo Reno16 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Oppo Reno16?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Oppo Reno16 — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Oppo Reno16?

The Oppo Reno16 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 64/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Oppo Reno16?

The Oppo Reno16 leads on performance (65/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Oppo Reno16?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Oppo Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.