Oppo Reno12 (China) vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 41/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 200g).
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Oppo Reno12 (China) vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 29 points higher (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Oppo Reno12 (China) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Oppo Reno12 (China) | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $1499 |
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (90/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Oppo Reno12 (China) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) by 29 points (70/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno12 (China) over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.