Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs OPPO Reno14 5G

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Phone (3a) Pro compared with Reno14 5G
NothingPhone (3a) ProOPPOReno14 5G
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025May 2025
Display
Screen size6.77″6.59″
Resolution2392 × 10842760 × 1256 (better)
Sharpness388 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits (better)1,200 nits
Display type6.77-inch flexible AMOLED, FHD+Flexible AMOLED
Pixel density387 ppi460 ppi
Brightness detail3,000 nits peak; 1,300 nits outdoor; 800 nits typical600 nits typical and 1,200 nits HBM; maker does not give a separate local peak rating
Screen protectionPanda glassCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features120 Hz adaptive refresh; 480 Hz touch sampling (1,000 Hz in Gaming Mode); 2,160 Hz PWM dimming; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio60/90/120 Hz refresh modes; 10-bit colour; 100% DCI-P3 in natural, pro and vivid modes; 93.4% screen ratio; touch sampling up to 240 Hz, default 120 Hz
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 7s Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 8350
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPU8-core, up to 2.5 GHz; 4 nm TSMC process (N4)Eight-core MediaTek Dimensity 8350; 4 nm process stated by maker overview
GPUQualcomm AdrenoArm G615 MC6 at 1,400 MHz, maker global sheet; Gadget Pilipinas lists G610, which conflicts
AI engine–MediaTek NPU 780, named by maker India launch notice
Storage typeUFS 2.2; RAM Booster adds virtual RAM, up to 20 GB in totalGlobal CPH2737 12 GB/256 GB and 12 GB/512 GB; LPDDR5X and UFS 3.1; no storage card support. Indian RAM options and network features differ
Cooling4,500 mm² vapour chamberAI Nano Dual-Drive cooling; 4,700 mm² vapour chamber and 16,596 mm² graphite area, maker laboratory figures
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom3×3.5× (better)
Front camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera50 MP, ƒ/1.88, 1/1.56″ sensor, 24 mm, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, dual pixel PDAF50 MP, f/1.8, 79° field of view, five-element lens, autofocus and two-axis OIS
Ultra wide camera8 MP Sony sensor, ƒ/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 15 mm, 120° field of view8 MP, f/2.2, 116° field of view, five-element lens and autofocus
Telephoto camera50 MP Sony LYTIA 600 periscope, ƒ/2.55, 1/1.95″ sensor, 70 mm, 33.6° field of view, 3× optical zoom, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telemacro from 15 cm50 MP periscope, f/2.8, 30° field of view, four-element lens, autofocus and two-axis OIS
Front camera50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.76″ sensor, 24 mm, 81.2° field of view50 MP, f/2.0, 90° field of view, five-element lens and autofocus
Zoom3× optical; 6× in-sensor zoom; up to 60× Ultra Zoom3.5× optical and up to 120× AI hybrid/digital photos; video up to 18× digital and front video up to 2× digital
Video recording4K video recording with AI-powered stabilisation; 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30, 60 or 120 fps (GSMArena)Rear 4K30/60 and 1080p30/60 with EIS/OIS; 720p30; slow motion 1080p120/480 or 720p240/960; time-lapse 4K/1080p30; HDR, underwater and dual-view video
Front video4K with adaptive AI stabilisation and night video enhancement4K30/60, 1080p30/60 or 720p30; EIS at 1080p30/720p30; time-lapse 4K/1080p30; HDR and dual-view
Camera featuresTrueLens Engine 3.0Triple flash system; night, Pro, panorama, Hi-Res, document scanning, Google Lens and underwater modes; Motion Photos
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 50 WUp to 80 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUp to two days of use (Nothing)6,000 mAh/23.52 Wh typical and 5,840 mAh/22.90 Wh rated; no continuous video playback figure adopted
Wired charging50 W; 50% in 19 minutes, 100% in 56 minutes80 W SUPERVOOC at 11 V/7.3 A; VOOC 3.0 at 5 V/6 A; PD at 9 V/1.5 A; PPS 11 V/3 A, with 11 V/5 A EU stated separately. Maker laboratory 1–100% charging claim is 48 minutes
Charges other devices7.5 W reverse wired charging–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingNo–
Mobile network5G (NSA and SA) with 4×4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMOGlobal version 1 GSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19, LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD B38/39/40/41, 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/77/78; versions 2 and 3 have narrower regional band lists
SIMDual nano-SIM and eSIM (eSIM not in India)Dual nano-SIM and eSIM on global sheet; regional SIM support varies
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6E/6/5 and 802.11a/b/g/n; 2×2 MIMO; up to 160 MHz in 5/6 GHz; Wi-Fi Display, tethering and overlay. Maker excludes 6E/6 GHz in Egypt, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Turkey
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4 and BLE; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
NFCYes, with Google PaySupported on global sheet; availability depends on region
USB–USB-C and OTG; platinum-coated port named by maker India launch notice; digital USB-C headphones supported, analogue USB-C headphones unsupported
PositioningGPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1)Single-band BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS; A-GNSS, Wi-Fi and cellular positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight211 g187 g (better)
Thickness8.35 mm7.42 mm (better)
Height × width163.5 × 77.5 mm157.9 × 74.73 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP69
StylusNo–
MaterialsPanda glass front; glass back; 100% recycled aluminium mid-frame and buttonsAluminium frame and one-piece sculpted rear glass; matte Velvet Glass on Opal White only
ColoursGrey, BlackOpal White with iridescent finish and Luminous Green with camera-ring highlights
ButtonsEssential Key (press to capture to Essential Space, long press for a voice note, double tap to open it)–
Water resistance detailIP64IP66, IP68 and IP69 under maker laboratory conditions; maker underwater mode limited to fresh water at up to 2 m for 30 minutes; resistance decreases with age and use
BiometricsIn-screen optical fingerprint sensorOptical in-display fingerprint reader and face recognition
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor; linear haptic motorProximity, ambient light, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, optical fingerprint and infrared remote control
SpeakersDual stereo speakers–
MicrophonesTwo high-definition microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15Android 15 with ColorOS 15.0, identified by both reviews
Software updatesThree years of Android updates and six years of security updates, from first availability on nothing.techFive years of OS updates and six years of security patches reported by Indian Express
AI featuresEssential Space (early access) with the Essential KeyAI Recompose, Perfect Shot, Style Transfer, photo eraser, AI Toolbox and Notes assistance; transcription, translation and call summaries; AI Mind Space and Google Gemini. Availability varies by region and software version; advertised Google AI Pro trial ended 1 July 2026
In the boxNothing Phone (3a) Pro, Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector, safety card (no charger)Global phone, charger, USB cable, SIM tool, quick guide, safety guide and protective case; market contents vary. China first-sale month May is from IT Home; maker India notice stated sales from 8 July 2025, not an earlier UK sale

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