Oppo Reno 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Comparing these phones reveals a significant generational gap. Oppo Reno 12 Pro leverages modern MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy processor, delivering superior everyday performance with 120Hz AMOLED display at 1200 nits brightness. Its camera system excels with larger 50MP sensors across main, telephoto, and front cameras, supporting 4K video at 30fps. Battery capacity reaches 5000 mAh with quick 80W charging, plus IP65 dust/water resistance. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ remains a premium flagship from 2019, featuring QHD+ resolution (3040x1440) that demands respect, though its 60Hz refresh rate feels dated. While the Note 10+ pioneered S Pen functionality and wireless charging, its Snapdragon 855 has aged considerably, and smaller 4300 mAh battery requires more frequent charging. Camera megapixels appear lower, yet computational photography quality remains respectable. Price difference justifies upgrading to Reno 12 Pro for modern performance, display technology, and flagship specs at less than half the cost.
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 Note 10+ if…
- →S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- →Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- →45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
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 Note 10+
Pros
- S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- 45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking effortlessly
- Versatile quad-camera system with ToF depth sensor
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors were moving to high refresh rates
- No headphone jack — a first for the Note series
- Exynos variant has weaker GPU performance than Snapdragon
- Glass back is slippery and fragile without a case
- Samsung software updates have ended
Full Specifications
| Spec | Oppo Reno 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G615 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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