OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $661 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 199,111).
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $661
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy A12 — 28/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | $180 |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 1446.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $481. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $481 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (89/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
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 Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.