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OPPO Reno12 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G

WINNER
OPPO Reno12 5G
52.2Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
46.7Performance28.9
54.1Display49.8
45.9Camera29
61Battery71.3
60Features46.7
7 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 5G3 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G

InnoReviews verdict

OPPO Reno12 5G wins this phone face-off, 52.2 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and camera (+17). Redmi Note 17 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 29
  • Stronger display score: 54 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
  • 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 61
  • 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,200 nits

Display

Display comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Screen size6.7 ″6.99 ″+4%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2412x10802396x1080
Pixel density394 ppi+5%376 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,800 nits+50%
Screen-to-body93.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
ChipsetDimensity 7300-EnergySnapdragon 4 Gen 4
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera32 MP+300%8 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh8,000 mAh+60%
Wired charging80 W+78%45 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Weight177 g+21%225 g
Thickness7.6 mm+10%8.4 mm
IP rating—IP65

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.1
NFCYes—
USBUSB-CUSB-C
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14 (ColorOS 14.1)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge—4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoNo

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