Oppo A97 5G vs Oppo Reno12 (China)
The Oppo A97 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 41/100 vs 23/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Oppo Reno12 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A97 5G doesn't.
Oppo A97 5G
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Overall rating 23/100
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (62/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Oppo A97 5G vs the Oppo Reno12 (China), the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 18 points higher (41/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (62/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (62/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Oppo A97 5G | Oppo Reno12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Oppo A97 5G
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo A97 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A97 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
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 Oppo A97 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (62/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (76/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Oppo A97 5G or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably better than the Oppo A97 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo A97 5G and the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo A97 5G has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Oppo Reno12 (China) — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A97 5G or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (62/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A97 5G over the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo A97 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.