Oppo Reno 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21+
The Verdict
Oppo Reno 12 Pro delivers exceptional value at $449, featuring a vibrant 1200-nit AMOLED display, stronger 50MP main camera with OIS, and faster 80W charging compared to the Galaxy S21+'s dated 25W speed. Samsung's $999 flagship counters with the superior Snapdragon 888 processor, 8K video recording, and wireless charging, though its 12MP camera and 4800mAh battery feel underwhelming for the price. Performance-wise, the Snapdragon 888 edges ahead, but the Reno 12 Pro's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy handles daily tasks admirably while offering better camera versatility with its 50MP telephoto. IP68 water resistance slightly favors Samsung, yet the Reno 12 Pro's IP65 rating plus superior display brightness and charging speed make it the smarter purchase. For most users, Oppo Reno 12 Pro provides flagship features at mid-range pricing, making it the clear winner.
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 S21+ if…
- →Large 4800 mAh battery with great endurance
- →120Hz AMOLED display
- →Gorilla Glass Victus durability
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 S21+
Pros
- Large 4800 mAh battery with great endurance
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- Gorilla Glass Victus durability
- Good triple camera system
- Flat display is easier to use with screen protectors
Cons
- FHD+ only, no QHD option
- Plastic back on some regions (Glasstic)
- Slow 25W charging
- No microSD card slot (removed in S21 series)
- No charger in the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Oppo Reno 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 11, One UI 3.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 200 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm | 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| 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 | 64 MP, f/2.0, 3x hybrid zoom |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| 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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