OPPO Reno 12 5G vs OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both OPPO Reno 12 5G and OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, OPPO Reno 12 5G has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 1080 x 2372. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OPPO Reno 12 5G | OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 32999 | Rs. 49999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 12, 2024. The cost of OPPO Reno 12 5G is Rs. 32999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 02, 2026. The cost of OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 49999.
Display comparison
OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.57 inches which falls short to OPPO Reno 12 5G's 6.7 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 397 PPI & OPPO Reno 12 5G has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OPPO Reno 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 89.1%.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to OPPO Reno 12 5G's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | OPPO Reno 12 5G | OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Reno 12, CPH2625 | CPH2859, Reno16c 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.92 W/kg (Head) 0.68 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 12, 2024 | July 02, 2026 |
| In The Box | Handset, Charger, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Quick Guide, Safety Guide, Protective Case | Phone×1, Charger×1, USB Data Cable×1, SIM Ejector Tool×1, Protective Case×1, Quick Guide |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 161.4 x 7.57 mm | 74.9 x 158.2 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 197 g |
| Colors | Matte Brown, Sunset Pink, Astro Silver | Stellar Purple, Twilight Violet, Starry White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 b Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.57 inches, 2372 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | ~ 89.1% |
| Glass Type | Crystal Guard+AMOLED | |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 600 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Color Gamut | Standard Mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural Mode: 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness, Contrast Ratio: Static: 6,000,000:1 , HDR10+ Certified | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78/n66 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac), 802.11 a/b/g/n (WLAN 2.4 GHz | WLAN 5 GHz), WLAN Display, WLAN Tethering, 2 x 2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) supported Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) supported 802.11a/b/g/n supported Wi-Fi Display supported WLAN Tethering supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, Supports SBC, AAC, aptX-HD, LDAC, and LHDC | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Geomagnetic Sensor, In Display Proximity Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Step Counting | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Gaming Features | FPS Game: 60 FPS, 5 Hours of Smooth High-FPS Gameplay, MOBA Game: 90 FPS, 5 Hours of Smooth High-FPS Gameplay | |
| AI Features | AI Snap Key, AI Mind Space9, AI Bill Manager, AI Mind Pilot, AI Menu Translation, AI HyperBoost 3.0, AI LinkBoost 4.0 | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP69K, IP69, IP68, IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | AI Mobile, SAR Value Head: 1.20 W/kg, Body: 0.87 W/kg, LPDDR4X@2133 MHz, 2 × 16 bits | Cell Broadcast Service (CBS), Popout 2.0, Pop Cam, Digicam, Audio Sharing, O+ Connect, Live Space, Private Computing Cloud, OPPO Lock, Splash Touch |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS 2 MP (Macro) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 16mm, 112˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 79°; 5P lens; AF supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) FOV 116°; 5P lens; AF supported 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) FOV 26°; 4P lens; AF supported; Supports 2-axis OIS |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-600, Sony IMX355 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Night, Pro, Extra HD, Pano, Portrait, Timelapse, Slo-Mo, Text Scanner, Macro, Sticker, Dual-view Video, Google Lens | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, TIME-LAPSE, STICKER, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, DOC SCANNER, POP, 4K video: 30 fps, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P video: 30 fps, 4K EIS/OIS video: 30 fps, 1080P EIS/OIS video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P EIS/OIS video: 30 fps, 1080P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, 720P SLO-MO video: 240 fps, 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: up to 3.5× optical zoom and 10× digital zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | ColorOS 14.1 | ColorOS 16.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Arm Mali-G615@1.047GHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |