Oppo Reno12 (China) vs ZTE Axon 40

The Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 66/100 vs 58/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 200g).

The Oppo Reno12 (China) edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 8 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 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Oppo Reno12 (China) better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 200g

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno12 (China) vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 8 points higher (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 53/100).

Oppo Reno12 (China): The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno12 (China) ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8250 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 179 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (64/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Oppo Reno12 (China) over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.