Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Oppo Reno 12 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone 13 mini excels with its compact 5.4-inch form factor, blazing-fast A15 Bionic processor, and superior video capabilities including Cinematic mode at 4K60fps. Its ceramic shield and IP68 rating offer robust protection. However, the 2406mAh battery and 60Hz display feel dated. Oppo Reno 12 Pro delivers tremendous value at $449, featuring a spacious 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, massive 5000mAh battery, 12GB RAM, and impressive 80W fast charging. Its 50MP telephoto lens and higher megapixel sensors provide versatility, though the MediaTek processor trails Apple's performance. For compact phone enthusiasts prioritizing performance and video, iPhone 13 mini wins. For everyday users wanting longevity, screen real estate, and battery life at a significantly lower price, Reno 12 Pro is the smarter choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 mini if…
- →Ultra-compact one-hand-friendly design at 140 g
- →Same A15 Bionic chip as the Pro models
- →Cinematic mode video recording
Buy the Oppo Reno 12 Pro if…
- →Exceptionally thin at 7.4 mm and light at 180 g
- →50MP telephoto adds genuine zoom versatility at this price
- →80W fast charging is among the fastest in the mid-range
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Pros
- Ultra-compact one-hand-friendly design at 140 g
- Same A15 Bionic chip as the Pro models
- Cinematic mode video recording
- Excellent build quality with Ceramic Shield
- Attractive $699 starting price
Cons
- Small 2406 mAh battery limits screen-on time
- No ProMotion 120Hz display
- No telephoto camera
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- Last mini model Apple ever made
Oppo Reno 12 Pro
Pros
- Exceptionally thin at 7.4 mm and light at 180 g
- 50MP telephoto adds genuine zoom versatility at this price
- 80W fast charging is among the fastest in the mid-range
- 50MP front camera is excellent for selfies and video calls
- AI-powered photo editing features included
Cons
- Dimensity 7300 is modest for the price
- 8MP ultrawide is noticeably weak
- IP65 — resistant to water jets but not submersion
- ColorOS has pre-installed bloatware
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Oppo Reno 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 140 g | 180 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65 mm | 161.3 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS with sensor-shift | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2406 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 80W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.4 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G615 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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