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OnePlus 12 vs OPPO Reno16 5G

The short answer

  • OPPO Reno16 5G has the bigger battery: 6,700 mAh against 5,400.
  • OnePlus 12 charges faster, at 100 W against 80.
  • OPPO Reno16 5G is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 61,999 against INR 64,999.

Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.

2 phones side by side.

Specification OnePlus 12 OnePlus 12 ₹64,999launch price · Jan 2024 OPPO Reno16 5G OPPO Reno16 5G ₹61,999launch price · Jul 2026
Placement
At its priceTop quarter ₹50–70kLower half ₹50–70k
Spec index9.1 / 108.3 / 10
Key Specs
RAM12 GB / 16 GB8 GB / 12 GB
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
Rear Camera50 MP + 64 MP + 48 MP50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP
Front Camera32 MP50 MP
Battery5400 mAh6700 mAh
Display6.82 inches (17.32 cm)6.32 inches (16.05 cm)
General
Launch DateJanuary 30, 2024 (Official)July 2, 2026 (Official)
Operating SystemAndroid v14Android v16
Custom UIOxygenOS 14ColorOS 16
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
CPUOcta core (3.3 GHz, Single core, Cortex X4 + 3.2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 + 3 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A720 + 2.3 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A520)Octa core (2.8 GHz, Single core, Cortex A720 + 2.4 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A720 + 1.84 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A520)
Architecture64 bit64 bit
Fabrication4 nm4 nm
GraphicsAdreno 750Adreno 722 (1150 MHz)
RAM12 GB / 16 GB8 GB / 12 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Display
Display TypeLTPO AMOLED (ProXDR)AMOLED
Screen Size6.82 inches (17.32 cm)6.32 inches (16.05 cm)
Resolution1440x3168 px (QHD+)1216x2640 px (FHD+)
Aspect Ratio19.8:919.5:9
Pixel Density510 ppi460 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)90.75 %89.34 %
Screen ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2OPPO Crystal Guard
Bezel-less displayYes with punch-hole displayYes with punch-hole display
Touch ScreenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touchYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Brightness4500 nits (peak)1800 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak)
HDR 10 / HDR+ supportYes, HDR10+ and Dolby VisionYes, HDR10+
Refresh Rate120 Hz (LTPO, 1-120 Hz adaptive)120 Hz
Design
Height164.3 mm151.21 mm
Width75.8 mm72.42 mm
Thickness9.2 mm8.22 mm (Twilight Violet, Stellar Purple) 8.36 mm (Starry White)
Weight220 grams182 grams (Twilight Violet, Stellar Purple) 193 grams (Starry White)
Build MaterialFrame: Aluminium alloy Back: GlassFrame: Aluminium alloy
ColoursFlowy Emerald, Silky BlackStarry White, Twilight Violet, Stellar Purple
WaterproofYes, IP65Yes, IP69K
Ruggedness—Dust and water resistant (IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K rated)
Main Camera
Camera SetupTripleTriple
Resolution50 MP f/1.6, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.4" sensor size, OIS) 64 MP f/2.6, Telephoto Camera (3x Periscope Optical Zoom, OIS) 48 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (114 degree field of view)50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.95" sensor size, 79 degree field of view, OIS) 50 MP f/2.0, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (116 degree field of view) 50 MP f/2.8, Telephoto Camera (3.5x Optical Zoom, OIS)
SensorSony LYT-808 (primary), OmniVision OV64B (telephoto), Sony IMX581 (ultra-wide)Sony LYT-600 (Primary), Samsung JN5 (Telephoto)
AutofocusYesYes
OISYesYes
FlashYes, Dual LED FlashYes, LED Flash
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO control—
Shooting ModesContinuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Night Mode Pro Mode—
Camera Features3 x Optical Zoom 6 x In-sensor Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus 4th Generation Hasselblad Camera for Mobile3.5 x Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus
Video Recording7680x4320 @ 24 fps 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps3840x2160 @ 60 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Video Recording FeaturesDolby Vision HDR recording Slo-motion Time-lapse4K HDR video on all three rear cameras OIS and EIS stabilisation Time-lapse
Front Camera
Camera SetupSingleSingle
Resolution32 MP f/2.4, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (Sony IMX615 sensor)50 MP f/2.0, Ultra-Wide Angle, Primary Camera (100 degree field of view)
AutofocusNoYes
FlashNoNo
Video Recording3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Battery
Capacity5400 mAh6700 mAh
TypeLi-PoLi-ion
RemovableNoNo
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Quick ChargingYes, Fast, 100W SUPERVOOCYes, Fast, 80W
USB Type-CYesYes
Storage
Internal Memory256 GB / 512 GB256 GB
Expandable MemoryNoNo
USB OTGYesYes
Storage TypeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s)Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
SIM SizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: NanoSIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTEYesYes
SIM 1--
EDGEAvailableAvailable
SIM 2--
GPRSAvailableAvailable
Wi-FiYes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), MIMOYes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi FeaturesWi-Fi Direct, Mobile HotspotWi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
BluetoothYes, v5.4Yes, v5.4
GPSYes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavICYes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS
NFCYesNo
Infrared SensorYesYes
USB ConnectivityUSB 3.2 Gen 1, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB OTGUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging
5G Bands—n1 / n3 / n5 / n8 / n26 / n28B / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78 (SA and NSA)
4G Bands—FD-LTE band 1 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 8 / 19 / 26 / 28B / 66 TD-LTE band 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48
3G Bands—WCDMA band 1 / 4 / 5 / 8
2G Bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 MHz
SAR Value—Head: 1.182 W/kg, Body: 0.897 W/kg
Multimedia
FM RadioNoNo
Stereo SpeakerYesYes
LoudspeakerYesYes
Audio JackUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
Audio FeaturesDolby AtmosBluetooth audio codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0
Sensors
Fingerprint SensorYesYes
Fingerprint Sensor PositionIn DisplayIn Display
Fingerprint Sensor TypeOpticalOptical
Heart Rate MonitorNoNo
Other SensorsLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Colour spectrum sensorProximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Infrared remote