Oppo Reno 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10+
The Verdict
Comparing these phones reveals a significant generational gap. Oppo Reno 12 Pro ($449) offers substantially better value with its modern MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy processor, vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display at 1200 nits, and superior 50MP main camera with OIS. Battery life advantages go to the Reno 12 Pro's 5000mAh cell with blazing-fast 80W charging versus the Galaxy S10+'s aging 4100mAh battery with 15W charging. Samsung Galaxy S10+ ($999), released in 2019, counters with higher QHD resolution (3040x1440), more polished One UI software, and Snapdragon 855 reliability, though it lacks 5G and displays noticeably dimmer specs overall. For everyday users, the Reno 12 Pro delivers flagship features at half the price with modern connectivity and significantly faster charging. The S10+ justifies consideration only for those valuing Samsung's software ecosystem and higher pixel density. Reno 12 Pro is the clear winner for practical value and contemporary technology.
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 S10+ if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- →Headphone jack retained
- →microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
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 S10+
Pros
- Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- Headphone jack retained
- microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
- Dual aperture main camera was innovative
- Reverse wireless charging (Wireless PowerShare)
Cons
- No 5G support (separate 5G model existed)
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Slow 15W wired charging
- Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner was slow
- Punch-hole selfie cutout was distracting
Full Specifications
| Spec | Oppo Reno 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 9, One UI 1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 175 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, dual aperture, OIS |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 10 MP + 8 MP depth |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.4 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 (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| 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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