Oppo Reno12 (China) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 41/100 vs 34/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno12 (China) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 220g).
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 179g vs 220g
- Better camera (62/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 49/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 25/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparing the Oppo Reno12 (China) vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 7 points higher (41/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Oppo Reno12 (China) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (62/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (76/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (62/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno12 (China) over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.