OPPO Reno12 F 5G vs OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G
25.3Performance72.9
58.3Display67.1
34.1Camera79.1
52.5Battery85.5
86.7Features73.3
4 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 F 5G8 spec wins — OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 75.6 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+48) and camera (+45). 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 features score: 87 vs 73
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 2,100 nits vs 1,800 nits
Reasons to pick the OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 58
- Stronger camera score: 79 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 86 vs 53
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 F 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+6% | 6.32 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2640x1216 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 460 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 2,100 nits+17% | 1,800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92.2 % | 93.4 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 F 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 6300 | Dimensity 8550 Super |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,294,761 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 790Bottom 20% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,004Bottom 17% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 F 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 F 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,700 mAh+34% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 80 W+78% |
| Active use endurance | — | 19.5 h |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 F 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+1% | 188 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+5% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 F 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro 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 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 16 (ColorOS 16) |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 F 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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