Fairphone 5 vs Oppo Reno12 (China)
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 41/100 vs 25/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno12 (China) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 179g vs 212g
- Better camera (62/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Oppo Reno12 (China), the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 16 points higher (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (51/100 vs 19/100). 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 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Oppo Reno12 (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Oppo Reno12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (51/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Oppo Reno12 (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Oppo Reno12 (China) — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (62/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.