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OPPO Reno12 5G vs Vivo Y500 (4G)

WINNER
OPPO Reno12 5G
52.2Inno Score
VS
Vivo Y500 (4G)
49.5Inno Score
46.7Performance28.9
54.1Display75.9
45.9Camera34.1
61Battery70.9
60Features46.7
7 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 5G4 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

OPPO Reno12 5G wins this phone face-off, 52.2 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and features (+13). Vivo Y500 (4G) 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 camera score: 46 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
  • 82% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 44 W
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB

Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 54
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 61
  • 317% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
  • 62% higher capacity: 8,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 14% higher Pixel density: 449 ppi vs 394 ppi

Display

Display comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Screen size6.7 ″6.83 ″+2%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2412x10801260x2800
Pixel density394 ppi449 ppi+14%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits5,000 nits+317%
Screen-to-body93.2 %+3%90.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
ChipsetDimensity 7300-EnergyUnisoc T7300
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Capacity5,000 mAh8,100 mAh+62%
Wired charging80 W+82%44 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Weight177 g+16%210 g
Thickness7.6 mm+8%8.2 mm
IP rating—IP68/IP69
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 14 (ColorOS 14.1)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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