Quick Verdict
- Choose Oppo Reno 12 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Oppo Reno 12 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Oppo Reno 12 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Oppo Reno 12
Performance
70.9
74.4 ★
Camera
76.0
76.0
Battery
88.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
69.8
71.8 ★
Overall
78.4
80.4 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Oppo Reno 12
74.4/100
Battery Winner
Oppo Reno 12
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Oppo Reno 12
71.8/100
Overall Winner
Oppo Reno 12
80.4/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Oppo Reno 12
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Oppo Reno 12
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Oppo Reno 12
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.70"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2392
1080x2412
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Mali-G615 MC2
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide), 1/4.0" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/3.1", PDAF, Panorama, HDR, Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
33W wired, 50% in 20 min 5W reverse wired
Fast battery 80W wired, PD2.0, 47% in 18 min, 100% in 46 min, (advertised), Reverse wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
v5.4 with A2DP, LE,
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
161.4 x 74.1 x 7.6 mm
Weight
199g
177g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Black, White, Blue
Matte Brown, Sunset Pink, Astro Silver
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.5
Android 14
Our Verdict
Oppo Reno 12 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 80.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Battery, Gaming. Nothing Phone 3a Lite puts up a strong fight with a score of 78.4/100. However, Nothing Phone 3a Lite offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Oppo Reno 12
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 80W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a Lite or Oppo Reno 12?
Oppo Reno 12 is the overall winner with a score of 80.4/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3a Lite or Oppo Reno 12?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Oppo Reno 12 has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Oppo Reno 12 is better for gaming with a score of 71.8/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite offers better value at PKR 112,999 with a value score of 2.5.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3a Lite and Oppo Reno 12?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite costs PKR 112,999 while Oppo Reno 12 costs PKR 159,999. The price difference is PKR 47,000.
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