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OPPO Reno12 5G vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G

WINNER
OPPO Reno12 5G
52.2Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
46.7Performance21.8
54.1Display79.4
45.9Camera30.1
61Battery54
60Features44
3 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 5G7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G

InnoReviews verdict

OPPO Reno12 5G wins this phone face-off, 52.2 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25) and features (+16). TECNO POVA Slim 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 22
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 54
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 54
  • 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
  • 21% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 7.6 mm
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 12% higher Pixel density: 440 ppi vs 394 ppi

Display

Display comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Screen size6.7 ″6.78 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2412x10801224x2720
Pixel density394 ppi440 ppi+12%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,200 nits4,500 nits+275%
Screen-to-body93.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
ChipsetDimensity 7300-EnergyMediaTek Dimensity 6400
Geekbench 6 (single)—658Bottom 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,813Bottom 11%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera32 MP+146%13 MP
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,160 mAh+3%
Wired charging80 W+78%45 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Weight177 g156 g+12%
Thickness7.6 mm6 mm+21%
IP rating—IP64

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB Type-C

Software

Software comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14 (ColorOS 14.1)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge—1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoNo

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