Oppo Reno12 (China) vs Samsung Galaxy A52

The Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 41/100 vs 27/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno12 (China) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Oppo Reno12 (China) is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).

The Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A52 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 51
Design 76
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A52
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 43
Battery 24
Design 63
Value for money 82
What makes Oppo Reno12 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 179g vs 189g

  • Better camera (62/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno12 (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 14 points higher (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). 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 A52 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (82/100 vs 55/100).

Oppo Reno12 (China): The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A52: The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno12 (China) Samsung Galaxy A52
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8250 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, ColorOS 14.1
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP67
Dimensions 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm
Weight 179 g 189 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A52
$400
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 A52 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (62/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (51/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A52 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (62/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Oppo Reno12 (China) over the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.