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OPPO Reno12 5G vs realme 16 Pro 5G

OPPO Reno12 5G
52.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
realme 16 Pro 5G
63.9Inno Score
46.7Performance46.7
54.1Display87.8
45.9Camera58.5
61Battery79.8
60Features46.7
3 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 5G8 spec wins — realme 16 Pro 5G

InnoReviews verdict

realme 16 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 63.9 to 52.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+34) and battery (+19). 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

  • 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 camera score: 59 vs 46
  • 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

Display

Display comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
Screen size6.7 ″6.78 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2412x10801272x2772
Pixel density394 ppi450 ppi+14%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,200 nits6,500 nits+442%
Screen-to-body93.2 %93.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
ChipsetDimensity 7300-EnergyMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera32 MP50 MP+56%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh7,000 mAh+40%
Wired charging80 W80 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
Weight177 g+8%192 g
Thickness7.6 mm+2%7.8 mm
IP rating—IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-CUSB Type-C
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14 (ColorOS 14.1)Android 16 (realme UI 7.0)

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
3.5mm jackNoNo

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