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OPPO Reno12 5G vs Xiaomi 13

OPPO Reno12 5G
52.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13

$899

55.5Inno Score
46.7Performance51.7
54.1Display52.8
45.9Camera52
61Battery62.5
60Features65.3
6 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 5G3 spec wins — Xiaomi 13

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 52.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+6) and features (+5). 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

  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 19% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 67 W
  • 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13

  • Stronger performance score: 52 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 46
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 58% higher Peak brightness: 1,900 nits vs 1,200 nits
  • 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GXiaomi 13
Screen size6.7 ″+5%6.36 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDOLED
Resolution2412x10802400x1080
Pixel density394 ppi414 ppi+5%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,900 nits+58%
Screen-to-body93.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GXiaomi 13
ChipsetDimensity 7300-EnergySnapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu—1,550,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,050Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—5,500Top 34%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GXiaomi 13
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3.2 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GXiaomi 13
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 mAh
Wired charging80 W+19%67 W
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GXiaomi 13
Weight177 g+6%189 g
Thickness7.6 mm+5%8 mm
IP rating—IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GXiaomi 13
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GXiaomi 13
OS at launchAndroid 14 (ColorOS 14.1)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GXiaomi 13
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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