OPPO Reno12 F 5G vs OPPO Reno16 F 5G
25.3Performance46.7
58.3Display55
34.1Camera61.4
52.5Battery79.8
86.7Features73.3
4 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 F 5G5 spec wins — OPPO Reno16 F 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO Reno16 F 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.6 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and battery (+27). OPPO Reno12 F 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO Reno12 F 5G
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 55
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 2,100 nits vs 1,400 nits
Reasons to pick the OPPO Reno16 F 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 25
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 53
- 78% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 45 W
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
Display
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 F 5G | OPPO Reno16 F 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+2% | 6.57 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2372x1080 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 397 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,100 nits+50% | 1,400 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92.2 % | 92.8 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 F 5G | OPPO Reno16 F 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 6300 | Dimensity 7300-Energy |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 790Bottom 20% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,004Bottom 17% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 F 5G | OPPO Reno16 F 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 F 5G | OPPO Reno16 F 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 80 W+78% |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 F 5G | OPPO Reno16 F 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+4% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+8% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 F 5G | OPPO Reno16 F 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 F 5G | OPPO Reno16 F 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 16 (ColorOS 16) |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 F 5G | OPPO Reno16 F 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |