Oppo Reno16 vs Xiaomi 12
28.9Performance43.2
67.2Display47.7
70.3Camera47
77Battery62.5
86.7Features65.3
7 spec wins — Oppo Reno161 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Oppo Reno16 wins this phone face-off, 60.2 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and features (+21). Xiaomi 12 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 48
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 63
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
- 285% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
Display
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.32 ″+1% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+10% | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,600 nits+227% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 1,150,000Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,300Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x | — |
| Max video | — | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,700 mAh+49% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+19% | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 180 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | — |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |