Honor 500 vs Oppo Reno12 (China)
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 59/100 vs 41/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 198g).
Honor 500
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 198g
- Better camera (62/100 vs 58/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Oppo Reno12 (China), the Honor 500 scores 18 points higher (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 leads (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Honor 500 (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Oppo Reno12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $380 | — |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (42/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (69/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Honor 500 (76/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Honor 500 is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno12 (China) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Oppo Reno12 (China) — 41/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Honor 500 leads on performance (42/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.