Nothing Phone (1) vs Oppo Reno 12 Pro
Compare Nothing Phone (1) vs Oppo Reno 12 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) vs MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy, 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Nothing
Phone (1)
$469
3categories won
Oppo
Reno 12 Pro
$499
12categories won
6 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Oppo Reno 12 Pro takes the overall win
The Oppo Reno 12 Pro proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (1), outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Reno 12 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Reno 12 Pro. Choose the Reno 12 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (1) if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Reno 12 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Reno 12 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy and 12GB RAM.
Reno 12 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $469.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (1) vs Reno 12 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (1) | Reno 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (1) | Reno 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy |
| Process node | 6 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 605,000 | 720,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2980 | 3080 |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (1) | Reno 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (1) | Reno 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (1) | Reno 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 g | 180 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.4 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP65 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back | Infinite View Quad-Curved glass, High-Strength Alloy Architectural Shield frame, splash touch |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (1) | Reno 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (1) | Reno 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $469Winner | $499 |
Nothing Phone (1)
Carl Pei's groundbreaking debut smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1) introduced the iconic Glyph Interface with 900 individual LEDs, transparent industrial design, symmetrical OLED borders, and wireless charging on a mid-range Qualcomm chip.
- Display
- 6.55"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
Oppo Reno 12 Pro
The Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G blends haute-couture liquid silver aesthetics with potent AI productivity tools, offering a featherweight 7.4mm frame, tough Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and dual 50MP portrait cameras.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh