Oppo A5 Energy vs Oppo Reno12 (China): Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Oppo A5 Energy
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Too close to call: 1 of 5 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie8686
- CameraTie8080
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryOppo A5 Energy9186
- DisplayOppo Reno12 (China)8489
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie8585
- Oppo A5 Energy has the bigger battery5,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Oppo Reno12 (China) has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.67"
- Oppo Reno12 (China) is lighter185 g vs 194 g
- Oppo Reno12 (China) has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Oppo Reno12 (China) has the faster chipDimensity 8250 vs Dimensity 6300
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Oppo A5 Energy and Oppo Reno12 (China) are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the Oppo A5 Energy for its bigger battery (5,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh), or the Oppo Reno12 (China) for its bigger screen (6.7" vs 6.67") and lighter body (185 g vs 194 g).
Larger battery: 5,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
More RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB · Lighter: 185 g vs 194 g (9 g less)
Common questions
Which is better: Oppo A5 Energy or Oppo Reno12 (China)?
It's a close call. Pick the Oppo A5 Energy for its bigger battery (5,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh), or the Oppo Reno12 (China) for its bigger screen (6.7" vs 6.67") and lighter body (185 g vs 194 g). BeastScore: Oppo A5 Energy 85.1/100, Oppo Reno12 (China) 84.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Oppo A5 Energy and Oppo Reno12 (China)?
Oppo A5 Energy has a 6.67-inch display and 5800 mAh battery. Oppo Reno12 (China) has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do Oppo A5 Energy and Oppo Reno12 (China) compare for speed?
Oppo A5 Energy scores 86/100 for performance; Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 86/100.
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