Head to head

Nothing Phone 4a vs Oppo Reno 16

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Nothing Phone 4a is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Oppo Reno 16 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Nothing Phone 4a is the cheaper of the two at PKR 134,999 against PKR 199,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Nothing Phone 4a takes it by 4.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Nothing Phone 4a leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Nothing Phone 4a leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Oppo Reno 16 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Nothing Phone 4a leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Nothing Phone 4a costs PKR 65,000 less.
  • Oppo Reno 16 packs a 990 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo Reno 16 charges 30W faster.

Buy the Nothing Phone 4a if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Buy the Oppo Reno 16 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Nothing Phone 4a Oppo Reno 16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 134,999 Cheaper PKR 199,999
Design & build
Release date March 2026 (Pakistan) July 2, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm
Weight Not listed 182 g / 193 g
Water resistance Not listed IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.32-inch
Resolution 1084 × 2728 px resolution, (~394 ppi ) 2640 x 1216 Pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED 144 Hz AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 460 PPI, 1.07 Billion Colors, 10-bit Color Depth, 1800 nits HBM Brightness, 100% DCI-P3, HDR10+
Protection Not listed Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 or similar Snapdragon 7-series (leaked) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core CPU Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz
GPU Adreno 710 Adreno 722
Operating system Android 16 with Nothing OS. Android 16, ColorOS 16.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB or 12 GB RAM 12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No card slot No
Camera
Main camera ~50 MP + ~50 MP + ~8 MP 50MP, f/1.8, 2-axis OIS, PDAF + 50MP, f/2.8, 3.5x Optical Zoom, 2-axis OIS, PDAF + 50MP, f/2.0, 116° Ultrawide, Autofocus
Selfie camera ~32 MP 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better
Video recording Likely 4K recording 4K@60/30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps, EIS/OIS, 1080p Slow Motion@120fps, 720p Slow Motion@240/120fps, HDR Video, Time-Lapse, Dual-View Video, Up to 3.5x Optical Zoom & 18x Digital Zoom
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si-Ca 5500 mAh Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better
Wired charging 50 W charging support (leaked) 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-Band, 5GHz 160MHz, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Direct, 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth v6.0 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint sensor (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass (magnetometer) Ambient light sensor Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Nothing Phone 4a or Oppo Reno 16?

Nothing Phone 4a comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.8 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Oppo Reno 16 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Nothing Phone 4a and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?

Nothing Phone 4a is listed at PKR 134,999 and Oppo Reno 16 at PKR 199,999. That makes Nothing Phone 4a cheaper by PKR 65,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 4a or Oppo Reno 16?

Nothing Phone 4a scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Nothing Phone 4a or Oppo Reno 16?

Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Nothing Phone 4a carries a 5500 mAh cell and Oppo Reno 16 a 6490 mAh cell, with 50W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Nothing Phone 4a or Oppo Reno 16?

Nothing Phone 4a is the stronger gaming phone here. Nothing Phone 4a runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 or similar Snapdragon 7-series (leaked) while Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm).

Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.