OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G vs realme 16 Pro 5G
46.7Performance46.7
54.3Display87.8
58.5Camera58.5
61Battery79.8
60Features46.7
3 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G7 spec wins — realme 16 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 63.9 to 54.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+34) and battery (+19). OPPO Reno12 Pro 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 Pro 5G
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the realme 16 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 54
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 61
- 442% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1272x2772 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 450 ppi+14% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 6,500 nits+442% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.5 % | 93.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 7300-Energy | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+6% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+5% | 7.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (ColorOS 14.1) | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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