Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Oppo Reno12 (China)

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 59/100 vs 41/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno12 (China) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 199g).

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno12 (China) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Performance 53
Display 100
Camera 86
Battery 7
Design 51
Value for money 41
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 51
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?

  • Higher performance (53/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Oppo Reno12 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3582 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Oppo Reno12 (China), the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 18 points higher (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (51/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (51/100 vs 7/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Oppo Reno12 (China): The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Oppo Reno12 (China)
Processor Apple A18 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8250
AnTuTu 1870000
Geekbench Single 3400
Geekbench Multi 8300
Display 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3582 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 157
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 14, ColorOS 14.1
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm
Weight 199 g 179 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
7
battery
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
$999
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (53/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (86/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (51/100 vs 7/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (76/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno12 (China) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Oppo Reno12 (China)?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Oppo Reno12 (China) — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 62/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on performance (53/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Oppo Reno12 (China)?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.