OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
72.9Performance26.2
67.1Display46.9
79.1Camera30.1
85.5Battery47.8
73.3Features28
13 spec wins — OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 75.6 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+49) and performance (+47). Redmi Note 12 (4G) 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 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 79 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 86 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.32 ″ | 6.67 ″+6% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+16% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+50% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 8550 Super | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu | 2,294,761+388% | 470,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 470Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,500Bottom 8% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,700 mAh+34% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+142% | 33 W |
| Active use endurance | 19.5 h | — |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 184 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (ColorOS 16) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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