Huawei nova 12 vs OPPO Reno 16 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 57/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Huawei nova 12
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better portability (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the OPPO Reno 16 Pro, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 29 points higher (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (75/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2772x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $661 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12
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In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (94/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (75/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.