Oppo Reno 12 Pro vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid mid-range performance at $449, but they cater to different priorities. Oppo Reno 12 Pro features a more compact 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 1200 nits brightness, MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy processor, and impressive 5000 mAh battery with 80W charging. Its aluminum frame and IP65 rating provide better durability. Vivo V29 Pro counters with a larger 6.78-inch display offering higher 2800x1260 resolution and 1300 nits peak brightness, plus the more powerful Dimensity 8200 chipset and Sony IMX766 sensor for superior low-light photography. However, V29 Pro suffers from a smaller 4600 mAh battery, plastic frame construction, and only IP54 protection. For users prioritizing battery life, build quality, and longevity, Reno 12 Pro wins. For photography enthusiasts and display lovers willing to compromise on battery capacity, V29 Pro offers compelling advantages. Reno 12 Pro emerges as the safer, more balanced choice.
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 Vivo V29 Pro if…
- →50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- →80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
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
Vivo V29 Pro
Pros
- 50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- 80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
- Color-changing back panel is unique and eye-catching
- Dimensity 8200 offers strong mid-range performance
Cons
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 8 MP ultrawide is low quality for the price
- No telephoto or dedicated zoom lens
- Funtouch OS is heavily skinned with bloatware
- No wireless charging support
Full Specifications
| Spec | Oppo Reno 12 Pro | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| 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 |
| 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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