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 — 60/100 vs 56/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 954,090); the Oppo Reno8 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Oppo Reno8 5G
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Oppo Reno8 5G better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 179g vs 201g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Oppo Reno8 5G, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 4 points higher (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (75/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Oppo Reno8 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3281 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Oppo Reno8 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Oppo Reno8 5G by 10.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo Reno8 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (75/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Oppo Reno8 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Oppo Reno8 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.