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OPPO Reno16 F 5G vs realme 12+ 5G

WINNER
OPPO Reno16 F 5G
60.6Inno Score
VS
realme 12+ 5G
46.4Inno Score
46.7Performance25.3
55Display53.4
61.4Camera42.6
79.8Battery67.9
73.3Features60
5 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 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and camera (+19). 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 25
  • Stronger camera score: 61 vs 43
  • Stronger battery score: 80 vs 68
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
  • 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP

Reasons to pick the realme 12+ 5G

  • 43% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,400 nits
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus realme 12+ 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5Grealme 12+ 5G
Screen size6.57 ″6.67 ″+2%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2372x10801080x2400
Pixel density397 ppi+1%395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,400 nits2,000 nits+43%
Screen-to-body92.8 %+6%87.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus realme 12+ 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5Grealme 12+ 5G
ChipsetDimensity 7300-EnergyMediaTek Dimensity 7050
Geekbench 6 (single)—944Bottom 26%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,363Bottom 25%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus realme 12+ 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5Grealme 12+ 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.88
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Telephoto50 MP—
Optical zoom3.5 x—
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera50 MP+213%16 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus realme 12+ 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5Grealme 12+ 5G
Capacity7,000 mAh+40%5,000 mAh
Wired charging80 W+19%67 W
Wireless charging—0 W
Active use endurance—13 h

Design

Design comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus realme 12+ 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5Grealme 12+ 5G
Weight195 g190 g+3%
Thickness8.4 mm7.9 mm+7%
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP54
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus realme 12+ 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5Grealme 12+ 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus realme 12+ 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5Grealme 12+ 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (ColorOS 16)Android 14 (realme UI 5.0)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus realme 12+ 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5Grealme 12+ 5G
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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