Nothing Phone (3) vs Oppo Reno 16
Verdict
Nothing Phone (3) and Oppo Reno 16 tie on the OH Rank at a score of 64. Nothing Phone (3) wins on Performance and Screen; Oppo Reno 16 wins on Battery and Main Camera. Nothing Phone (3) is 3.2mm wider than Oppo Reno 16. Oppo Reno 16 is the more recent release, from Jul 9, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
64
64
Nothing Phone (3)
75.6mm (2.98in) · Jul 15, 2025 · Rank #149
9+8+13+12+9+4+4+0+5+0 = 64
* TOP SoftwareMidrange
EDITORIAL: After competing with entry-level and midrange phones, Nothing claims it is ready to offer a flagship. The Phone (3) is their first attempt. It comes with just below top-shelf components, stabile and very functional OS with some useful new AI features. Nothing decided to replace the glyph interface that company's phones were known for with a dot matrix back screen of 489 LEDs that can provide a more contextual interaction.
PROs
unique and recognizable design with a see-through back panel, good SD 8s Gen 4 with UFS4.0 performance, 1-day endurance from a 5150mAh Si-C battery with 60min 65W charging (15W wireless), IP68 protection, 3 reliable 50MP cameras (main and periscope tele with OIS PDAF), good 50MP (no AF) selfie, good video recording, 5 years of updates of Nothing's mature and unique OS with (AI powered) Essential Space feature and a dedicated hardware button
CONs
boxy body, no SDmemory, no desktop replacement feature, slow USB-C 2.0 with no video-out
Oppo Reno 16
72.4mm (2.85in) · Jul 9, 2026 · Rank #148
3+13+11+12+12+5+3+0+5+0 = 64
* TOP Battery Endurance* TOP Selfie* TOP SoftwareMidrange
EDITORIAL: Oppo's Reno family of midrangers update every 6 months and keep getting better and better (and the price keeps going higher and higher, now to almost flagship level). What you get this time is a lovely and 2mm narrower body with the same Qualcomm processor, bigger battery (smaller in EU), 4 AF-capable lenses, AI button and 5 years of OS updates. Photography is improved, video recording at average.
PROs
compact-like size, great build, good SD 7 Gen 4 with UFS 3.1 performance, >42hr endurance from a 6700mAn (6000 in EU) Si-C battery with >60min 80W charging, sub-1200nits 460ppi 120Hz AMOLED screen with HDR10+ and very high PWM dimming, IP69 protection, very good pics from a 50MP 26mm OIS main + 50MP 80mm OIS tele (both with PDAF) + 50MP 16mm AF ultrawide setup, excellent 50MP 18mm AF selfie, average video recording, 5 years of updates of mature and feature rich ColorOS, dedicated AI button
CONs
just shy of 72mm wide "Compact" lable, a 16 month old midrange chip may be hard to justify in this price range, slow charging time for a 80W charging speed, sub-ideal (1300nits) brightness & lack of LTPO on otherwise excellent screen, no expandable storage, no desktop replacement functionality, slow USB-C 2.0 port (tho it has OTG)
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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