Nothing Phone (4a) vs OPPO Reno16
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the OPPO Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $349 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 leads — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5200); the OPPO Reno16 is faster in AnTuTu (2,078,850 vs 1,039,119).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
OPPO Reno16
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $470
- Overall rating 62/100
What makes OPPO Reno16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2078850 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the OPPO Reno16, the OPPO Reno16 scores 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 leads (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 leads (66/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100, OPPO Reno16 — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | OPPO Reno16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 2078850 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $470 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and OPPO Reno16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 50.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $121. Nothing Phone (4a) was $121 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (81/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OPPO Reno16?
The OPPO Reno16 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the OPPO Reno16?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the OPPO Reno16 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OPPO Reno16?
The OPPO Reno16 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OPPO Reno16?
The OPPO Reno16 leads on performance (71/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the OPPO Reno16?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The OPPO Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.