OnePlus Nord CE 3 vs Oppo Reno 12 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones deliver compelling mid-range performance with identical 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED displays, but differ meaningfully in key areas. OnePlus Nord CE 3 edges ahead with its Snapdragon 782G processor and snappier OxygenOS experience, plus superior value at $299. However, Oppo Reno 12 Pro ($449) brings tangible upgrades: brighter 1200-nit display, faster 80W charging versus 67W, superior 50MP front camera, added 2x telephoto lens, and tighter IP65 waterproofing. The Reno 12 Pro includes 12GB RAM standard and Android 14 versus Android 13. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing everyday performance and software smoothness, OnePlus Nord CE 3 excels. Those wanting advanced camera versatility, latest Android, and faster charging should choose Reno 12 Pro despite the $150 premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord CE 3 if…
- →67W fast charging at an affordable price
- →120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- →Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
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
OnePlus Nord CE 3
Pros
- 67W fast charging at an affordable price
- 120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
- OIS on the main camera is unusual at this price
- Lightweight and slim for a 6.7-inch phone
Cons
- Snapdragon 782G is a mid-tier chip
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- Only Wi-Fi 5 support
- IP54 is minimal water resistance
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 | OnePlus Nord CE 3 | Oppo Reno 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 180 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.0 x 8.1 mm | 161.3 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W SuperVOOC wired | 80W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 950 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G615 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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