Nothing Phone (4a) vs Oppo Reno8 (China)

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Oppo Reno8 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 53/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the Nothing Phone (4a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,039,119 vs 954,090).

The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Oppo Reno8 (China) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (4a)

Performance 60
Display 80
Camera 61
Battery 53
Portability 59
Value for money 58

Oppo Reno8 (China)

Performance 58
Display 69
Camera 37
Battery 45
Portability 75
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1039119 vs 954090
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 1114
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (60/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)

What makes Oppo Reno8 (China) better?

  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 3168
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 179g vs 190g

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 59/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Oppo Reno8 (China), the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 9 points higher (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Oppo Reno8 (China) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (75/100 vs 59/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Oppo Reno8 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 1039119 954090
Geekbench Single 1223 1114
Geekbench Multi 3168 3281
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 —
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm
Weight 190 g 179 g
Launch price $349 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

Oppo Reno8 (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Oppo Reno8 (China)

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Oppo Reno8 (China)

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Oppo Reno8 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
62/100
1039119 AnTuTu
Oppo Reno8 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 1300
53/100 -8.9%
954090 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (4a) leads Oppo Reno8 (China) by 8.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (4a)

$349

Oppo Reno8 (China)

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Oppo Reno8 (China) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (61/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (75/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Oppo Reno8 (China) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Oppo Reno8 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Oppo Reno8 (China) — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Oppo Reno8 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.