Oppo Reno 8T 5G Vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G: Specs, Display, Features, Compared

Oppo and Xiaomi offer multiple smartphones in the mid-range Android segment. These brands regularly launch smartphones with upgraded hardware and improved specifications every year.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G was launched in January this year, while the Oppo Reno 8T 5G officially arrived in India a few weeks ago. Let's compare the specifications and features of these 5G-enabled upper-mid-range Android smartphones to see which one could be a better choice.

Oppo Reno 8T 5G Vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G: Display

The Oppo Reno 8T 5G features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen. The curved 1080p 10-Bit OLED display has a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 950 nits.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G features a 6.67" Full HD+ "Pro" AMOLED Display. The 1080p screen has an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. The screen's peak brightness is 900 nits. The display supports HDR10+ and has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to protect it from scratches.

Oppo Reno 8T 5G Vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G: Performance

The Oppo Reno 8T 5G has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS2.2 internal storage. The storage can be expanded using a microSD card.

Xiaomi has embedded a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset in the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G and paired it with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 internal storage. There are other variants with either 6GB or 8GB RAM, which pack 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.

The chipsets powering both smartphones have modems that are capable of latching on to the 5G networks in India. However, the Redmi smartphone's Dimensity 1080 appears to be a slightly better performer in comparison. Moreover, there are plenty of RAM + storage variants of the Redmi smartphone.

Oppo Reno 8T 5G Vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G: Cameras

The Oppo Reno 8T 5G has a triple camera setup on the back, headlined by a 108MP main camera paired with a 2MP depth sensor and another 2MP macro lens. The smartphone can record 1080p videos at 30 FPS. There's a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies, video calls, and face unlock.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has a triple camera setup on the back, headlined by a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor with OIS support. The 8MP ultrawide and 2MP depth camera sensor complete the setup. There's a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies, video calls, and face unlock.

Oppo Reno 8T 5G Vs Oppo Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G: Battery

The Oppo Reno 8T has a 4,800mAh battery, which supports 67W Super VOOC wired fast charging. The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has a 5000mAh battery, which supports 67W wired fast charging.

The Redmi phone does have a slightly bigger battery, but both smartphones can recharge at the same speed. Battery endurance, however, will largely depend on usage patterns.

Oppo Reno 8T 5G Vs Redmi Note 12 Pro: Which One To Buy?

The Oppo Reno 8T 5G and the Redmi Note 12 Pro are capable mid-range Android smartphones. They sport specifications that smartphone buyers consider important or critical while making their purchasing designs.

The Oppo Reno 8T 5G has an older chipset compared to the Dimensity 1080 SoC that's embedded inside the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. However, it has a 108MP primary rear camera and a 32MP front-facing camera. Hence, those considering a smartphone primarily for photography can consider the Oppo smartphone. However, the price of these smartphones could be the main deciding factor as both devices are well-matched in other departments.