OPPO Reno16 F 5G vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
46.7Performance27.4
55Display44.8
61.4Camera42.6
79.8Battery58.4
73.3Features60
7 spec wins — OPPO Reno16 F 5G4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO Reno16 F 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.6 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and performance (+19). Redmi Note 12 Pro 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 27
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″ | 6.67 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2372x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi+1% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,400 nits+56% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92.8 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 7300-Energy | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu | — | 520,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,010Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,450Bottom 26% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+213% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+19% | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g | 187 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (ColorOS 16) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |