Nothing Phone (3a) vs Oppo Reno8 5G
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 30/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Oppo Reno8 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 179g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Oppo Reno8 5G, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 12 points higher (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Oppo Reno8 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 112 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $329 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno8 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Oppo Reno8 5G — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use.