Samsung Galaxy S24 FEvsOppo Reno12 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 549 — USD 50 more than the Oppo Reno12 Pro. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE takes Performance — led by performance score (1,600,000 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE takes Display — led by peak brightness (1,900 nits).
- Oppo Reno12 Pro takes Camera — led by selfie camera (50 MP).
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 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 Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,600,000 pts vs 650,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,900 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want better video quality — 92 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want a better camera — 133 pts vs 128 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
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 128 GB.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 394 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 10 MP.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,700 mAh.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 25 W.
- Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if you want a lower price — 499 USD vs 549 USD.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Oppo Reno12 Pro
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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?
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 549.
Oppo Reno12 Pro
Choose Oppo Reno12 Pro if camera matters most. It costs USD 499, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- 3x telephoto
- 7 years of updates
- Value
- Heavier chipset
- 25 W charging
- Big bezels
Oppo Reno12 Pro
- 2x portrait zoom
- 80 W charging
- 512 GB storage
- Mid-range chipset
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging