OPPO Reno16 F 5G vs realme 12 5G
46.7Performance28.9
55Display46.6
61.4Camera33.9
79.8Battery52.5
73.3Features86.7
8 spec wins — OPPO Reno16 F 5G5 spec wins — realme 12 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO Reno16 F 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.6 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+28) and battery (+27). realme 12 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 Reno16 F 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 53
- 525% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″ | 6.72 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2372x1080 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi+1% | 392 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,400 nits+47% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92.8 %+7% | 86.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 7300-Energy | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.75 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.7 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (ColorOS 16) | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |