Oppo Reno12 ProvsHuawei Pura 70
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Oppo Reno12 Pro wins
Verdict
Oppo Reno12 Pro wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Oppo Reno12 Pro is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — camera is its standout. At USD 499, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Oppo Reno12 Pro takes Performance — led by storage (512 GB).
- Huawei Pura 70 takes Display — led by peak brightness (2,500 nits).
- Oppo Reno12 Pro takes Camera — led by selfie camera (50 MP).
- Huawei Pura 70 takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- Oppo Reno12 Pro takes Price — led by price (499 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want…
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 512 GB vs 256 GB.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.6 in.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 13 MP.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,900 mAh.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 66 W.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want a lower price — 499 USD vs 749 USD.
Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want…
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 900,000 pts vs 650,000 pts.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,500 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want better video quality — 92 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want a better camera — 142 pts vs 128 pts.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Oppo Reno12 Pro
- Huawei Pura 70
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Oppo Reno12 Pro
Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 499, the lowest price in this group.
Huawei Pura 70
Choose Huawei Pura 70 if display matters most. It costs USD 749.
Pros & cons
Oppo Reno12 Pro
- 2x portrait zoom
- 80 W charging
- 512 GB storage
- Mid-range chipset
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 70
- 5x periscope zoom
- 66 W charging
- Great cameras
- No Google services
- App availability
- Kirin chipset