Oppo Reno12 (China) vs Oppo Reno5 4G
The Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250, while the Oppo Reno5 4G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 41/100 vs 29/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno12 (China) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4310); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Oppo Reno12 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo Reno5 4G doesn't.
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Oppo Reno5 4G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4310 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 179g
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Oppo Reno12 (China) vs the Oppo Reno5 4G, the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 12 points higher (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (51/100 vs 26/100). 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 Reno5 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Oppo Reno12 (China) | Oppo Reno5 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4310 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 159.1×73.3×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo Reno5 4G
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno5 4G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno5 4G
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- 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 Reno5 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (51/100 vs 26/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Oppo Reno5 4G?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno5 4G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Oppo Reno5 4G?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Oppo Reno5 4G — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Oppo Reno5 4G?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (62/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno12 (China) over the Oppo Reno5 4G?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo Reno5 4G is a better fit for everyday use.