Oppo Reno 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A24
The Verdict
Oppo Reno 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A24 target different market segments with the Reno 12 Pro commanding a $200 premium. Display quality heavily favors Oppo, featuring a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits brightness versus Galaxy A24's 6.5-inch 90Hz panel at 1000 nits. Performance diverges significantly: Dimensity 7300 Energy with 12GB RAM and Mali-G615 GPU substantially outpaces Helio G99 with just 4GB RAM in the base model. Camera capabilities tip toward Oppo with a dedicated 50MP telephoto lens and 4K video recording, while A24 maxes out at 1080p. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, but Oppo charges 80W versus Galaxy A24's 25W, making real-world recharge times dramatically different. Build quality favors Oppo with aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i, and IP65 dust/water resistance compared to A24's plastic construction without any rating. Storage options are more flexible on Oppo (256GB or 512GB) versus A24's single 128GB variant. Galaxy A24 offers better value for ultra-budget buyers needing basic functionality, but Oppo Reno 12 Pro provides substantially more performance, features, and longevity for the difference in price. Oppo emerges as the clear winner for anyone willing to invest $449.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A24 if…
- →Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- →OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- →5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Galaxy A24
Pros
- Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- 5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
- 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling
- 25W charging is reasonable for the price class
Cons
- No 5G support — 4G LTE only
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No water resistance or IP rating
- Video recording limited to 1080p at 30fps
- Ultrawide camera at 8 MP is low resolution
Full Specifications
| Spec | Oppo Reno 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Plastic frame, glass front |
| IP rating | IP65 | None |
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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