Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Oppo Reno 12 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone (3a)
Oppo Reno 12
Performance
83.5 ★
74.4
Camera
78.0 ★
76.0
Battery
88.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
82.5 ★
71.8
Overall
83.9 ★
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
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Oppo Reno 12
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.9/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (3a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
🔋 Battery
🏆 Oppo Reno 12
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.70"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 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
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Mali-G615 MC2
RAM
12 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 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
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
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/3.1", PDAF, Panorama, HDR, Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
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
5.4, 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
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
161.4 x 74.1 x 7.6 mm
Weight
201g
177g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Matte Brown, Sunset Pink, Astro Silver
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 14
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Oppo Reno 12 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
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) or Oppo Reno 12?
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner with a score of 83.9/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (3a) or Oppo Reno 12?
Nothing Phone (3a) wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Oppo Reno 12 has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone (3a) is better for gaming with a score of 82.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone (3a) offers better value at PKR 153,499 with a value score of 2.2.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (3a) and Oppo Reno 12?
Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while Oppo Reno 12 costs PKR 159,999. The price difference is PKR 6,500.
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