Oppo Reno12 (China) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Oppo Reno12 (China) better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 223g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno12 (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno12 (China) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno12 (China) over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.