Oppo Reno12 (China) vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 66/100 vs 60/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno12 (China) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP.

The Oppo Reno12 (China) edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Performance
Display 80
Camera 64
Battery 56
Portability 79
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
What makes Oppo Reno12 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 186g

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?

  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno12 (China) vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 6 points higher (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).

Oppo Reno12 (China): The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno12 (China) Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8250 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1232200
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 11W
DXOMark (camera) 105
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 179 g 186 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (64/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Oppo Reno12 (China) over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.