Oppo Reno12 (China) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

The Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads — 43/100 vs 41/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno12 (China) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 253g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 edges out the Oppo Reno12 (China) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 51
Design 76
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Performance 31
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 25
Design 0
Value for money 0
What makes Oppo Reno12 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 179g vs 253g

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?

  • Higher performance (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno12 (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 2 points higher (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (51/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Oppo Reno12 (China) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (51/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Oppo Reno12 (China): The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno12 (China) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8250 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1818396
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.7" AMOLED 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2412 2176x1812
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 80W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 128
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 10 MP
Front camera 50 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IPX8
Dimensions 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm
Weight 179 g 253 g
Price $1799
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2176x1812
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
25
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
$1799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (31/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Oppo Reno12 (China) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (51/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (76/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 edges out the Oppo Reno12 (China) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 43/100.

Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on performance (31/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Oppo Reno12 (China) over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use.