OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
46.7Performance64.4
54.3Display69.8
58.5Camera83.6
61Battery92
60Features86.7
3 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 54.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and features (+27). 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
- 23% lower weight: 180 g vs 235 g
- 12% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.4 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 59
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 61
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
Display
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 418 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,000 nits+233% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.5 %+2% | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 7300-Energy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3.2 x+60% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh+70% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+23% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+12% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (ColorOS 14.1) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |