Nothing Phone 4a and OPPO Reno16 are mid-range Android phones built around zoom cameras, AI tools, and distinctive design. Nothing focuses on 70x ultra zoom, Essential AI, and bold colors, while OPPO adds a 50MP telephoto camera, 80W charging, and IP69K resistance.
Last updated: July 3, 2026
Nothing
A distinctive Android smartphone built for 70x zoom, a 3-camera system, Essential AI tools, and bold color choices.
OPPO
A compact camera-focused Android phone built for 50MP front and rear cameras, 4K video, fast charging, and IP69K resistance.
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Nothing Phone (4a) is the better pick if you want a bigger 6.78-inch 120Hz flexible AMOLED, a 50MP OIS periscope with up to 70x ultra zoom, Nothing OS 4.1 with Essential AI tools, and the Pink and Blue color options. OPPO Reno16 5G is the endurance-and-toughness pick: a 6700mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC charging against Nothing’s 5,080mAh and 50W, IP69K resistance against IP64, and a sharper 50MP autofocus selfie camera in a more compact 6.32-inch body. Choose Nothing if design, screen size, and long zoom matter most. Choose OPPO if battery life, charging speed, durability, and selfies matter more.
A: OPPO Reno16 5G is the stronger pick for endurance and toughness, with a 6700mAh battery, 80W SUPERVOOC charging, an IP69K rating, and a 50MP selfie camera. Nothing Phone (4a) is better if you want a larger 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED, a 50MP periscope with up to 70x zoom, and Nothing OS with Essential AI tools.
A: No. Nothing does not sell the regular Phone (4a) through its US store; only Phone (4a) Pro is available there, at $499. In the UK, Nothing lists Phone (4a) at GBP 379.
A: Yes. OPPO lists a 50MP telephoto portrait camera with f/2.8 aperture, 30-degree field of view, autofocus, and 2-axis OIS. The rear camera system also includes 50MP wide and 50MP ultra-wide cameras.
A: It is the top zoom level of the 50MP periscope camera, which combines 3.5x optical zoom and 7x in-sensor zoom, then extends up to 70x with Nothing’s Image Super Resolution processing, stabilised by OIS and EIS.
A: OPPO says the Reno16 5G supports 80W SUPERVOOC and lists 1% to 100% in 59 minutes. OPPO also notes that battery capacity and charging wattage can vary by regional version.
A: Yes. The official Nothing product page lists White, Black, Pink, and Blue color options for Phone (4a).
A: No. Nothing support says the Phone does not support wireless charging. It does support PPS protocol fast charging.
A: No. Nothing support says Nothing Phone does not support expandable storage. The official product page lists 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and 12GB+256GB configurations.
A: Only in versions sold in Japan. Nothing support says the Phone supports eSIM only in Japan-sold versions, so buyers in other markets should not assume eSIM support.
A: Yes, with a caveat: OPPO lists eSIM support on the Reno16 5G but notes that carrier support varies, so check your operator first. Nothing Phone (4a) is more restricted, supporting eSIM only in versions sold in Japan.
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Last verified: July 2026
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