Oppo Reno12 (China) vs Sony Xperia 5 III

The Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 66/100 vs 51/100 (a 15-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) is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Performance
Display 80
Camera 64
Battery 56
Portability 79
Value for money
Sony Xperia 5 III
Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 14
What makes Oppo Reno12 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 179g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno12 (China) vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 15 points higher (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Oppo Reno12 (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).

Oppo Reno12 (China): The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno12 (China) Sony Xperia 5 III
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8250 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
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 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
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 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm
Weight 179 g 168 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 5 III
$999
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Oppo Reno12 (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (64/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (56/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (64/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Oppo Reno12 (China) over the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.