Oppo Reno12 (China) vs Samsung Galaxy A03

Comparing the Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 41/100 vs 16/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Oppo Reno12 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 196g).

The Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 25 points (41/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 51
Design 76
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 55
What makes Oppo Reno12 (China) better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 196g

  • Better camera (62/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno12 (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 25 points higher (41/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (62/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (62/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Oppo Reno12 (China): The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A03: The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno12 (China) Samsung Galaxy A03
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8250
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" PLS TFT
Resolution 1080x2412 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65
Dimensions 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm
Weight 179 g 196 g
Price
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (62/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (76/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 25 points (41/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (62/100 vs 23/100).

Should you choose the Oppo Reno12 (China) over the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.