Oppo has just announced its novel smartphone lineup in the variety of the Oppo Reno 12 5 G and Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G.

Promising to “ unlock raw realm of creativity and productivity ” the Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5 G boasts AI features , an single chipset and super fast charging all for a budget - friendly price .

How does the novel Reno 12 Pro 5 G compare to Samsung ’s mid - range offering , theGalaxy A55 5 G ? Although we have n’t yet review the Reno 12 Pro , we ’ve compared the specs of both so you may decide which handset may be better suit for you .

Oppo Reno 12 Pro camera

Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G features the exclusive MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy

The Reno 12 Pro runs on the new MediaTek Dimensity 7300 - zip processor , a new chipset created exclusively by MediaTek and Oppo to “ deliver exceeding power efficiency ” . The processor guide on a 4 nm and an octa - core architecture which promises to ensure a “ smooth performance with remarkably humbled power consumption ” .

The Galaxy A55 runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480 processor , which also runs on a similar 4 nm and octa - core processor computer architecture . We found in our recapitulation that the processor helps the handset stay nerveless under force per unit area and is “ punchy enough ” for fooling play although serious gamers might do well with a more capable French telephone such as theRedMagic 9 Pro .

The Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G has GenAI features

These creature include AI Eraser which allows you to remove distracting objects from the background , AI Best Face which place mass with closed eye and apply in advance AI technology to open them up and even AI Clear Face which do a “ high definition restoration ” of individual .

There ’s also an AI Toolbox , build on the Google Gemini LLM , that ’ll offer up specific tools depending on what you ’re doing on - screen . This can range from AI Write , which can rewrite chunks of text , to AI Speak and AI Summary .

Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G has a 50MP front-facing camera

Not only does the Reno 12 Pro boast a respectable 50MP front - face camera , but it also supports autofocus – a oddity for the price point in time . The handset also anticipate to capture more realistic lighting effects and natural skin tones by “ intelligently adjust exposure ground on the scene ” .

In comparison , the Galaxy A55 feature a up to 32MP limit - focus selfie television camera which should be able to handle the casual selfie and TV call .

Otherwise , both handsets have a trio of lenses at the back but their respective offer differs somewhat . While both have a 50MP main lens , the Reno 12 Pro ’s is fitted with a Sony LYT600 sensor and OIS and is supported with a 50MP Telephoto lens and an 8MP ultrawide , whereas the A55 ’s 50MP main lens is accompany by a 12MP ultrawide and 5MP macro lens .

Oppo Reno 12 Pro camera

We found the A55 to be a “ pretty satisfying little phone camera ” which offers realistic colour and an automatic Night Mode lineament .

Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G supports 80W SuperVOOC charging

One expression that lets Samsung smartphones down as a whole is their power to fast heraldic bearing , and the Galaxy A55 is no different as it only support up to 25W charging . We found in our benchmark tests that it took 83 minutes to charge from 1 - 100 % .

The Reno 12 Pro , however , support Oppo ’s 80W SuperVOOC charging tech , which Oppo promises can take the French telephone from 1 - 100 % in just 46 minutes .

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is cheaper

The Galaxy A55 5 G is available now at a slightly cheaper starting price than the Reno 12 Pro , at just £ 439 for the French telephone with 128 GB storehouse and £ 489 for the 256 GB model .

The Oppo Reno 12 Pro is set to launch on the 28th June at £ 499 , though that ’ll sack up you a whopping 512 GB as standard .

Oppo Reno 12 Pro camera

Oppo Reno 12 Pro camera

Oppo Reno 12 Pro camera

Oppo Reno 12 Pro camera

Oppo Reno 12 Pro camera