OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Realme 12 Pro
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; launch prices were $661 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 736,675).
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Realme 12 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $661
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Realme 12 Pro, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 53/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 84/100, Realme 12 Pro — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | Realme 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 736675 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 935 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 2719 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | $215 |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Realme 12 Pro by 318.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $446. Realme 12 Pro was $446 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (89/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (94/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Realme 12 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Realme 12 Pro?
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. The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.