Oppo Reno 12 Pro vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Verdict
Both phones deliver compelling mid-range value with nearly identical 6.7-inch AMOLED displays and 5000 mAh batteries. Oppo's Reno 12 Pro edges ahead with its Dimensity 7300 Energy processor offering better efficiency, snappier performance for daily tasks, and superior 80W charging speed compared to Tecno's 70W. Tecno's Camon 30 Premier counters with a more powerful Dimensity 8200 Ultimate chipset, wireless charging capability, slightly brighter 1300-nit display, and Sony IMX890 sensor for marginally better photo quality. Storage flexibility favors Oppo with 256GB option at lower price point. For users prioritizing raw processing power and wireless convenience, Tecno edges ahead. For those valuing efficiency, faster charging, and affordability with adequate performance, Oppo Reno 12 Pro offers better overall value at $449, making it the recommended choice for most buyers.
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 Tecno Camon 30 Premier if…
- →Sony IMX890 main sensor and dual 50 MP cameras offer strong photography
- →Wireless charging support is rare at this price tier
- →12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for the base model is generous
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
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
Pros
- Sony IMX890 main sensor and dual 50 MP cameras offer strong photography
- Wireless charging support is rare at this price tier
- 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for the base model is generous
- Dimensity 8200 Ultimate handles gaming and multitasking well
- 70W fast charging is quick for the 5000 mAh battery
Cons
- Tecno brand has limited presence in Western markets
- HiOS includes bloatware and advertisements
- No ultrawide camera limits versatility
- IP65 is not as protective as IP68
- After-sales and software support is uncertain long-term
Full Specifications
| Spec | Oppo Reno 12 Pro | Tecno Camon 30 Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Vegan leather back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm | 162.9 x 75.3 x 7.95 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x zoom |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 70W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.77 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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