OPPO Reno12 5G vs realme 16 Pro+ 5G
46.7Performance29.9
54.1Display88.3
45.9Camera70.2
61Battery79.8
60Features57.3
2 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 5G8 spec wins — realme 16 Pro+ 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16 Pro+ 5G wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 52.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+34) 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
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 30
- 13% lower weight: 177 g vs 203 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.5 mm
Reasons to pick the realme 16 Pro+ 5G
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 70 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
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.8 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1280x2800 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 453 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 6,500 nits+442% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.2 % | 94 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 7300-Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,278Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,968Top 48% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 96 %Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| 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 | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g+13% | 203 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+11% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (ColorOS 14.1) | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |