Oppo Reno12 ProvsInfinix Note 40 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Oppo Reno12 Pro wins
Verdict
Oppo Reno12 Pro wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Oppo Reno12 Pro is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 499 — USD 220 more than the Infinix Note 40 Pro. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Oppo Reno12 Pro takes Performance — led by storage (512 GB).
- Too close to call between Infinix Note 40 Pro and Oppo Reno12 Pro.
- Oppo Reno12 Pro takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Infinix Note 40 Pro takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- Infinix Note 40 Pro takes Price — led by price (279 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 a faster phone for apps and games — 650,000 pts vs 500,000 pts.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- 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 sharper screen — 394 ppi vs 393 ppi.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 32 MP.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want a better camera — 128 pts vs 117 pts.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 70 W.
Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want…
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,300 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want a lower price — 279 USD vs 499 USD.
At a glance
- Oppo Reno12 Pro
- Infinix Note 40 Pro
Click a label to jump to that section ↓
Best price now
The cheap alternative
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.
Infinix Note 40 Pro
Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if price matters most. It costs USD 279, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Oppo Reno12 Pro
- 2x portrait zoom
- 80 W charging
- 512 GB storage
- Mid-range chipset
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 40 Pro
- 70 W charging
- Wireless charging
- 108 MP camera
- Slow chipset
- Software ads
- Average video