OPPO Reno12 5G vs POCO M8 5G
46.7Performance35
54.1Display64
45.9Camera31.6
61Battery57.4
60Features70.7
6 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 5G4 spec wins — POCO M8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO Reno12 5G wins this phone face-off, 52.2 to 48.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+14) and performance (+12). POCO M8 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
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 57
- 78% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 45 W
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
Reasons to pick the POCO M8 5G
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 10% higher capacity: 5,520 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.77 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+2% | 388 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,200 nits+167% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.2 %+1% | 92 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 7300-Energy | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 837,903Bottom 30% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 292,124Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 130,371Bottom 36% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 179,700Bottom 39% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 235,708Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,024Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,960Bottom 38% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 26% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+60% | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,520 mAh+10% |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g+1% | 178 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.4 mm+3% |
| IP rating | — | IP66 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (ColorOS 14.1) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |