Oppo K12 vs Oppo Reno8 5G
The Oppo K12 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo K12 leads — 37/100 vs 30/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo K12 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500).
Oppo K12
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 186g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Oppo K12 vs the Oppo Reno8 5G, the Oppo K12 scores 7 points higher (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo K12 leads (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Oppo K12 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo K12 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Oppo K12 (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo K12 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Oppo K12 | Oppo Reno8 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1025251 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2967 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 112 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.3×8.4 mm | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Oppo K12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Oppo K12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo K12
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Oppo K12 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo K12 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Oppo K12 (51/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo K12 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (63/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Oppo K12 or the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Oppo K12 edges out the Oppo Reno8 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo K12 and the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Oppo K12 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Oppo Reno8 5G — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo K12 or the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Oppo Reno8 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo K12 or the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Oppo K12 leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo K12 over the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Oppo K12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use.