Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Oppo Reno12 (China)

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 49/100 vs 41/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 195g).

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the Oppo Reno12 (China) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 12
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 48
Design 56
Value for money 79
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 51
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Oppo Reno12 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 179g vs 195g

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Oppo Reno12 (China), the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 8 points higher (49/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Oppo Reno12 (China): The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Oppo Reno12 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 8250
AnTuTu 1405881
Geekbench Single 1237
Geekbench Multi 3281
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, ColorOS 14.1
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP65
Dimensions 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm
Weight 195 g 179 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the Oppo Reno12 (China) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Oppo Reno12 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Oppo Reno12 (China) — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 62/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Oppo Reno12 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.