Nothing Phone (4a) vs Oppo Reno12 (China)
The Nothing Phone (4a) (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 Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 41/100 vs 39/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Oppo Reno12 (China) is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.6mm).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 179g vs 190g
- Better camera (62/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Oppo Reno12 (China), the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 2 points higher (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Oppo Reno12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | — | |
| 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 | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $349 | — |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (62/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Oppo Reno12 (China) — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (62/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (9/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.