Oppo Reno12 ProvsSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 849 — USD 350 more than the Oppo Reno12 Pro. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes Performance — led by performance score (1,600,000 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes Display — led by pixel density (501 ppi).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Oppo Reno12 Pro.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 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 sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 45 W.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want a lower price — 499 USD vs 849 USD.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,600,000 pts vs 650,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.8 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a sharper screen — 501 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,750 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want better video quality — 94 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a better camera — 145 pts vs 128 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Oppo Reno12 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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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 price matters most. It costs USD 499, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 849.
Pros & cons
Oppo Reno12 Pro
- 2x portrait zoom
- 80 W charging
- 512 GB storage
- Mid-range chipset
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 200 MP camera
- 10x optical zoom
- S Pen built in
- Heavy
- 45 W charging
- Aging chipset