Infinix Note 12 VIP vs OPPO Reno7: Which is Better

Infinix Note 12 VIP vs OPPO Reno7: Infinix has impressed tech enthusiasts very much with Note 12 VIP. And even though it shares some similarities with the OPPO Reno7, however, there are some significant areas where the Infinix Note 12 VIP is far ahead. So if you are among those who wonder which of these two to buy, in this article, we’ll outline the differences and similarities between these two smartphones.

While at the bottom of this article, there will be the verdict segment that will guide you on which is the overall best. So make sure to read to the end.

Specifications	OPPO Reno7	Infinix Note 12 VIP
Display	6.43-inch, 90Hz	6.7-inch, 120Hz
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128/256GB	256 GB
Back Camera	64 + 2 + 2MP	108 + 8 + 2MP
Front Camera	32MP	16MP
Chipset	Snap dragon 680 4G	Helio G96
Software	Android 12	Android 12
Battery	4,500mAh (33W)	4,500mAh (120W)

Display and Durability

When it comes to the display, the Infinix Note 12 VIP is better. It has a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate support. While the OPPO Reno7 display is smaller. It brings a 6.43-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED touchscreen with 90Hz refresh rate support. So the Infinix Note 12 VIP display is more responsive and for those that love media consumption, it is a nicer choice because of its size.

However, one thing to consider too is the durability. The OPPO Reno7 display is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5. This means if both phones should fall from the same height, the OPPO Reno7 screen may survive a crack, unlike the Infinix Note 12 VIP which could easily get a damaged screen.

Camera

On the aspect of the camera for photo taking and video making, the OPPO Reno7 could not measure up to the Infinix Note 12 VIP. Even though both devices can take bright images in good lighting conditions, however, the 108MP on Infinix Note 12 VIP is crispier. Although when it comes to video recording, both devices can only shoot in 2k max resolution.

Performance | 5G | Configuration

The Infinix Note 12 VIP doesn’t support 5G neither does the OPPO Reno7. Both are 4G network devices. While the Infinix Note 12 VIP is powered by the MediaTek Helio G96, the Reno7 is powered by Snapdragon 680 chipset. So technically you have the same performance across both smartphones. The RAM and storage capacity is also the same (8GB RAM + 256GB storage).

Software

The Infinix Note 12 VIP vs OPPO Reno7 smartphones boot Android 12 software out of the box. And both companies have also promised an upgrade to Android 13 in due time.

Infinix Note 12 VIP vs OPPO Reno7: Battery

The battery capacity on both devices is the same, 4,500 mAh. However, the charging speed is different. The Infinix Note 12 VIP support a 120W fast charge which can top up the battery from 0-100% in less than 17 minutes. In comparison to that of OPPO Reno7, the 33W fast charge is far behind.

Infinix Note 12 VIP vs OPPO Reno7: Price

The Infinix Note 12 VIP is cheaper. The 8GB RAM + 256GB storage is priced at 201,000 Naira. While the OPPO Reno7 with a similar configuration is overly priced at 229,000 Naira.

Infinix Note 12 VIP vs OPPO Reno7: Verdict

The Infinix Note 12 VIP offers more value for money here than the OPPO Reno7. It is cheaper and has a better camera setup than the OPPO Reno7. The OPPO Reno7 is overpriced. Thus, if I’m to score these two smartphones by percentage. I’ll score the Infinix Note 12 VIP (55%) while the OPPO Reno7 gets (45%).