Oppo Reno 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A73
The Verdict
Oppo's Reno 12 Pro delivers superior value at a lower price point with a more modern processor, significantly faster 80W charging versus Samsung's 25W, and double the base RAM at 12GB. Display brightness reaches 1200 nits compared to Galaxy A73's 800 nits, making outdoor visibility noticeably better. Samsung counters with a higher megapixel main camera (108MP vs 50MP) and more durable Gorilla Glass 5, plus IP67 water resistance beating the Reno's IP65 rating. However, Oppo's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy and ColorOS 14 provide snappier performance than the aging Snapdragon 778G and Android 12 found in Samsung's device. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, but Oppo's charging speed advantage is substantial. For most users seeking contemporary performance, faster charging, and better brightness at a lower cost, Oppo Reno 12 Pro is the stronger choice.
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 A73 if…
- →108 MP main sensor at mid-range price
- →Large 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display
- →IP67 water resistance
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 A73
Pros
- 108 MP main sensor at mid-range price
- Large 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display
- IP67 water resistance
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Snapdragon 778G delivers solid performance
Cons
- Plastic build feels cheap for $499
- No wireless charging
- Slow 25W charging
- 5 MP macro and depth cameras are fillers
- Not widely available in all markets
Full Specifications
| Spec | Oppo Reno 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 181 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm | 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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