OPPO Reno 11 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid mid-range performance, but they target different priorities. The OPPO Reno 11 Pro ($499) offers a more refined experience with a faster MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset, brighter 1200-nit AMOLED display, and superior build quality featuring a glass back with IP65 water resistance. Its camera system is more balanced with a dedicated 2x telephoto lens alongside the 50 MP main sensor with OIS. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ ($329) undercuts the price significantly while packing a massive 5000 mAh battery and blazing-fast 120W charging versus OPPO's 80W. Its 200 MP main camera captures impressive detail, though the Dimensity 1080 processor is noticeably slower for demanding games. Build quality feels less premium with a plastic back and only IP53 rating. The Reno 11 Pro runs Android 14 versus Note 12 Pro+'s aging Android 12. If you prioritize battery life, fast charging, and camera megapixels on a budget, the Redmi makes sense. However, the OPPO justifies its $170 premium through superior performance, display quality, design durability, and current software. The choice depends on whether you value longevity and smoothness or raw battery capacity and initial cost savings.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OPPO Reno 11 Pro if…
- →Excellent portrait system with 2x telephoto and AI processing
- →80W SUPERVOOC charges the battery rapidly in about 40 minutes
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.56 mm and 180 g
Buy the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OPPO Reno 11 Pro
Pros
- Excellent portrait system with 2x telephoto and AI processing
- 80W SUPERVOOC charges the battery rapidly in about 40 minutes
- Slim and lightweight at 7.56 mm and 180 g
- 120Hz AMOLED display with good outdoor brightness
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking and AI features smoothly
Cons
- Dimensity 8200 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- 8 MP ultrawide is a weak point in the camera system
- No wireless charging
- ColorOS includes some bloatware
- Single 256 GB storage option with no expansion
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | OPPO Reno 11 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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