Oppo Reno8 5G vs Xiaomi 12
The Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 64/100 vs 56/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 954,090); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 12 has the stronger camera (113 vs 112).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno8 5G
Xiaomi 12
What makes Oppo Reno8 5G better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 179g vs 180g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3281
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno8 5G vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 8 points higher (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno8 5G | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 112 | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $750 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno8 5G and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Oppo Reno8 5G by 27.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo Reno8 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 edges out the Oppo Reno8 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Xiaomi 12?
The Oppo Reno8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (68/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 5G over the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.