OPPO Reno12 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
46.7Performance64.4
54.1Display69.8
45.9Camera83.6
61Battery92
60Features86.7
3 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 52.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+38) and battery (+31). 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
- 25% lower weight: 177 g vs 235 g
- 10% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.4 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 61
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
Display
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 418 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,000 nits+233% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.2 %+2% | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 7300-Energy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh+70% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g+25% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+10% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (ColorOS 14.1) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |