Oppo Reno16 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
28.9Performance27.4
67.2Display44.8
70.3Camera42.6
77Battery58.4
86.7Features60
6 spec wins — Oppo Reno164 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Oppo Reno16 wins this phone face-off, 60.2 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+28) and features (+27). 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
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.32 ″ | 6.67 ″+6% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+16% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,600 nits+300% | 900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 520,000Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,010Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,450Top 74% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x | — |
| Max video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+213% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,700 mAh+34% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+19% | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 187 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |