Oppo Reno12 (China) vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 66/100 vs 61/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno12 (China) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The Oppo Reno12 (China) edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 5 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
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Oppo Reno12 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Lighter: 179g vs 183g

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno12 (China) vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 5 points higher (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).

Oppo Reno12 (China): The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno12 (China) ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8250 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 179 g 183 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (56/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Should you choose the Oppo Reno12 (China) over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.