Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Oppo Reno 12 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Oppo Reno 12 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Oppo Reno 12
Samsung Galaxy S23
Performance
74.4
90.4 ★
Camera
76.0
86.0 ★
Battery
92.0 ★
56.0
Gaming
71.8
92.3 ★
Overall
80.4
82.6 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
90.4/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Oppo Reno 12
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
92.3/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
82.6/100
Best Value
Oppo Reno 12
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
🔋 Battery
🏆 Oppo Reno 12
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
💰 Value
🏆 Oppo Reno 12
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.10"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B, Multitouch
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2412
1980x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Adreno 740
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
Storage
512 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide), 1/4.0" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/3.1", PDAF, Panorama, HDR, Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS)
12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), PDAF, Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
3900 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 80W wired, PD2.0, 47% in 18 min, 100% in 46 min, (advertised), Reverse wired
Fast charging 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 10W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
v5.4 with A2DP, LE,
v5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
Nano-SIM and eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
161.4 x 74.1 x 7.6 mm
146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight
177g
167g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, glass back
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Matte Brown, Sunset Pink, Astro Silver
Lavender, Cream, Phantom Black, Green, Lime, Graphite,
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14
Android 13
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 82.6/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Oppo Reno 12 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Oppo Reno 12 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Oppo Reno 12
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 80W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Average camera
Samsung Galaxy S23
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Oppo Reno 12 or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner with a score of 82.6/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Oppo Reno 12 or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Oppo Reno 12 has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S23 is better for gaming with a score of 92.3/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Oppo Reno 12 offers better value at PKR 159,999 with a value score of 2.1.
What is the price difference between Oppo Reno 12 and Samsung Galaxy S23?
Oppo Reno 12 costs PKR 159,999 while Samsung Galaxy S23 costs PKR 399,999. The price difference is PKR 240,000.
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