OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 12

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $661 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,322,176).

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 54
Value for money 84
Xiaomi 12
Performance 69
Display 82
Camera 52
Battery 57
Portability 69
Value for money 40
What makes OPPO Reno 16 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1322176
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper: $661 vs $750

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (84/100 vs 40/100).

OPPO Reno 16 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.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OPPO Reno 16 Pro Xiaomi 12
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3079298 1322176
Geekbench Single 2680 1675
Geekbench Multi 8358 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1272 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 180 g
Price $661 $750
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1272
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OPPO Reno 16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
86/100
3079298 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100 -132.9%
1322176 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Xiaomi 12 by 132.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
$661
Xiaomi 12
$750

Price difference: $89. OPPO Reno 16 Pro is cheaper by $89.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (89/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (94/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (83/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (69/100 vs 54/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (84/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 12?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Xiaomi 12?

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 Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.