Nothing Phone (3a) vs OPPO Reno16 F
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OPPO Reno16 F (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy; launch prices were $329 and $480. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 F leads — 63/100 vs 60/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 F has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
OPPO Reno16 F
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2813
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $480
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 F better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 194g vs 201g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the OPPO Reno16 F, the OPPO Reno16 F scores 3 points higher (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 F leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, OPPO Reno16 F — 48/100; 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 (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 F and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 F and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 F notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 F and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | OPPO Reno16 F | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 158.2×74.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $480 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno16 F
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16 F
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 F
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OPPO Reno16 F, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads OPPO Reno16 F by 19.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Nothing Phone (3a) was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 F and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 F and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 F notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 F and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OPPO Reno16 F?
The OPPO Reno16 F edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OPPO Reno16 F?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OPPO Reno16 F — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OPPO Reno16 F?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the OPPO Reno16 F?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.