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OPPO Reno12 5G vs Oppo Reno16

OPPO Reno12 5G
52.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Oppo Reno16
65.6Inno Score
46.7Performance46.7
54.1Display67.2
45.9Camera70.3
61Battery77
60Features86.7
3 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 5G5 spec wins — Oppo Reno16

InnoReviews verdict

Oppo Reno16 wins this phone face-off, 65.6 to 52.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and camera (+24). OPPO Reno12 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 5G

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Oppo Reno16

  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 54
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 46
  • Stronger battery score: 77 vs 61
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
  • 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Oppo Reno16
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GOppo Reno16
Screen size6.7 ″+6%6.32 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2412x10801216x2640
Pixel density394 ppi460 ppi+17%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits3,600 nits+200%
Screen-to-body93.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Oppo Reno16
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GOppo Reno16
ChipsetDimensity 7300-EnergyQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Oppo Reno16
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GOppo Reno16
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP50 MP+525%
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3.5 x
Max video4K@30fps—
Front camera32 MP50 MP+56%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Oppo Reno16
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GOppo Reno16
Capacity5,000 mAh6,700 mAh+34%
Wired charging80 W80 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Oppo Reno16
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GOppo Reno16
Weight177 g+3%182 g
Thickness7.6 mm+8%8.2 mm
IP rating—IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Oppo Reno16
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GOppo Reno16
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6—
Bluetooth5.4—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C—

Software

Software comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Oppo Reno16
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GOppo Reno16
OS at launchAndroid 14 (ColorOS 14.1)Android 16

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Oppo Reno16
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GOppo Reno16
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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