Nothing Phone (1) vs OPPO Reno 11 Pro
The Verdict
Nothing Phone (1) and OPPO Reno 11 Pro represent compelling but different value propositions at their respective price points. Nothing's standout feature is its innovative Glyph LED interface and transparent design, paired with a solid Snapdragon 778G+ processor and excellent 120Hz OLED display at 1200 nits. OPPO counters with superior overall performance via MediaTek Dimensity 8200, faster 80W charging versus Nothing's 33W, and a more versatile camera setup including 32MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom and 32MP selfie camera. OPPO also offers 12GB RAM standard and IP65 water resistance compared to Nothing's IP53. However, Nothing includes wireless charging while OPPO doesn't, and Nothing's unique design aesthetic appeals to design-conscious consumers. Software-wise, ColorOS 14 on Android 14 edges ahead of Nothing OS 1.0 on Android 12. For performance-focused users wanting faster charging and better zoom capability, OPPO Reno 11 Pro justifies its $100 premium. Those prioritizing design innovation and wireless convenience should choose Nothing Phone (1).
Who Should Buy
Buy the Nothing Phone (1) if…
- →Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- →Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- →Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
Buy the OPPO Reno 11 Pro if…
- →Excellent portrait system with 2x telephoto and AI processing
- →80W SUPERVOOC charges the battery rapidly in about 40 minutes
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.56 mm and 180 g
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Nothing Phone (1)
Pros
- Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
- Wireless charging included at mid-range pricing
- Solid 120Hz OLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 778G+ is mid-tier and shows limits
- Glyph notifications are a novelty more than practical
- Only IP53 splash protection
- 33W charging is modest for 2022
- USB-C 2.0 limits transfer speeds
OPPO Reno 11 Pro
Pros
- Excellent portrait system with 2x telephoto and AI processing
- 80W SUPERVOOC charges the battery rapidly in about 40 minutes
- Slim and lightweight at 7.56 mm and 180 g
- 120Hz AMOLED display with good outdoor brightness
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking and AI features smoothly
Cons
- Dimensity 8200 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- 8 MP ultrawide is a weak point in the camera system
- No wireless charging
- ColorOS includes some bloatware
- Single 256 GB storage option with no expansion
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | OPPO Reno 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (Nothing OS 1.0) | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 180 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, transparent glass back with Glyph LED strips | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX766) | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree (Samsung JN1) | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 80W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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