Oppo Reno 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
The Verdict
Oppo's Reno 12 Pro delivers exceptional value at $449, featuring a vibrant 1200-nit AMOLED display, capable 50MP main camera with OIS, and impressive 5000mAh battery with 80W charging. Its MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor handles everyday tasks smoothly, while IP65 rating and ColorOS 14 round out a competitive package. Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, despite its $1299 price, feels dated running Android 10 with weaker battery life (4500mAh) and slower 25W charging. However, it excels with superior 108MP camera, 8K video capability, laser autofocus, and the legendary S-Pen productivity features. Display resolution favors Samsung's QHD+ panel. For most users seeking modern performance and longevity, the Reno 12 Pro's superior battery, faster charging, newer software, and three-times-lower price make it the smarter purchase. Samsung's Note 20 Ultra appeals only to S-Pen enthusiasts willing to overlook aging internals.
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 20 Ultra if…
- →S Pen with ultra-low 9ms latency
- →120Hz adaptive QHD+ display
- →108 MP camera with 50x Space Zoom
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 20 Ultra
Pros
- S Pen with ultra-low 9ms latency
- 120Hz adaptive QHD+ display
- 108 MP camera with 50x Space Zoom
- 5x optical periscope telephoto
- Samsung DeX for desktop-like experience
Cons
- Slow 25W charging for a $1299 device
- No charger in the box in some regions
- Large and heavy
- S Pen silo location changed
- microSD slot removed
Full Specifications
| Spec | Oppo Reno 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 10, One UI 2.5 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 208 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Stainless steel frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm | 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS, laser AF |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Periscope | — | 12 MP, f/3.0, 5x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 3088 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 | Adreno 650 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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