Oppo Reno12 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Oppo Reno12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy, 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 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 879,714); the Oppo Reno12 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno12
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Oppo Reno12 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 223g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno12 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (77/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno12 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 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 | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, ColorOS 14.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×74.1×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno12
- 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
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno12 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Oppo Reno12 by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo Reno12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (77/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno12 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Oppo Reno12 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno12 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.