Oppo Reno 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Verdict
Oppo's Reno 12 Pro delivers impressive value at $449, featuring a vibrant 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 1200 nits brightness, capable MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, and a versatile camera system with 50MP main, 2x telephoto, and 50MP selfie. Samsung's Galaxy S23+ commands double the price with the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, superior 1750-nit Dynamic AMOLED screen, more refined Dual Pixel autofocus, 8K video recording, and wireless charging. Performance differences favor Samsung for demanding tasks, though the Reno 12 Pro handles daily usage smoothly. Camera quality leans toward Samsung's processing excellence, while Oppo offers competitive specs. Battery capacity favors Oppo's 5000mAh, though Samsung's efficiency is better. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing display and camera versatility, the Reno 12 Pro excels. Samsung suits those wanting premium build quality and flagship performance. Recommendation: Choose Reno 12 Pro for value, Galaxy S23+ for flagship features.
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 S23+ if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- →Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- →4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
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 S23+
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- 4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
- Four years of OS updates and five years of security patches
- Versatile triple camera with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM at the $999 price point
- FHD+ resolution instead of QHD+ on the 6.6-inch display
- 45W charging is slower than Chinese competitors
- No expandable storage or microSD slot
- Design is very similar to S22+ with minimal visual changes
Full Specifications
| Spec | Oppo Reno 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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