Nothing Phone (3a) vs Oppo Reno9 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Oppo Reno9 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max. 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 Oppo Reno9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,092,605 vs 1,050,601); the Oppo Reno9 Pro is noticeably lighter (174g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Oppo Reno9 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1139
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better camera (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Oppo Reno9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1092605 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3842 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Lighter: 174g vs 201g
- Higher performance (62/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Oppo Reno9 Pro, 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 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (83/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Oppo Reno9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 1092605 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1139 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3842 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 13, ColorOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 162.3×74.2×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 174 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Oppo Reno9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno9 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Oppo Reno9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Oppo Reno9 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo Reno9 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (61/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (83/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Oppo Reno9 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Oppo Reno9 Pro 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 Reno9 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Oppo Reno9 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Oppo Reno9 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Oppo Reno9 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Oppo Reno9 Pro is a better fit for active users.