OPPO Reno12 5G vs OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G
46.7Performance72.9
54.1Display67.1
45.9Camera79.1
61Battery85.5
60Features73.3
3 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 5G8 spec wins — OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 75.6 to 52.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+33) and performance (+26). 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 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 79 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 86 vs 61
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
Display
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+6% | 6.32 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2640x1216 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 460 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,800 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.2 % | 93.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 7300-Energy | Dimensity 8550 Super |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,294,761 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 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 | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,700 mAh+34% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 19.5 h |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g+6% | 188 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+8% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (ColorOS 14.1) | Android 16 (ColorOS 16) |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |