Fairphone 4 vs Oppo Reno12 (China)
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 41/100 vs 19/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno12 (China) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 179g vs 225g
- Better camera (62/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Oppo Reno12 (China), the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 22 points higher (41/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (62/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (76/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Oppo Reno12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (51/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (76/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 22 points (41/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Oppo Reno12 (China) — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (62/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.