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; launch prices were $459 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 leads — 74/100 vs 61/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the OPPO Reno16 is faster in AnTuTu (2,078,850 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
OPPO Reno16
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $470
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes OPPO Reno16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2078850 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 188g vs 201g
- Higher performance (71/100 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 13 points higher (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 leads (71/100 vs 60/100). 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). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, 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 OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (71/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | OPPO Reno16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 2078850 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 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 | |
| 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 | $470 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OPPO Reno16
- Main: 50MP 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
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and OPPO Reno16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (71/100 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 13 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 — 74/100.
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 (71/100 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.