Reno 12 Pro vs Oppo Reno 15 Pro
Winner
Oppo Oppo Reno 15 Pro
Lifespan decides this one: the Oppo Reno 15 Pro is supported until Nov 2031 at $8.13 per month of safe use, while the Reno 12 Pro runs out in Jul 2028 ($20.65/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.
Value Score: Reno 12 Pro 56 · Oppo Reno 15 Pro 73 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
A slim, AI-focused midranger with a 50MP telephoto and a strong 50MP selfie camera.
Pick it if
- ✓ Selfie and portrait shooters
- ✓ Buyers wanting a thin, light midranger
Skip it if
- ✗ You want flagship gaming performance
- ✗ You need a high-resolution ultra-wide
The Reno 15 Pro is a portrait-focused mid-premium phone with a rare 50MP 3.5x periscope, a 200MP main and a big battery, and it now carries a genuinely long five-OS, six-year support pledge.
Pick it if
- ✓ Portrait and zoom photographers
- ✓ All-day battery users
- ✓ Buyers who want long support at a mid price
Skip it if
- ✗ You need peak gaming performance
- ✗ You want the fastest wireless and wired data standards
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The Oppo Reno 15 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 1272x2772, 120hz, 3600 nits peak.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Oppo Reno 15 Pro has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
6,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Oppo Reno 15 Pro lasts longer between charges.
The Oppo Reno 15 Pro is supported until Nov 2031 — 41 months longer than the Reno 12 Pro.
Overall value goes to the Oppo Reno 15 Pro at $8.13 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
Does the Reno 12 Pro have a telephoto camera?
Yes. It includes a 50MP telephoto for about 2x optical zoom alongside the 50MP main camera.
How long will the Reno 12 Pro get updates?
Oppo provides about three OS upgrades and four years of security patches, putting end of support around mid-2028.
When does the Oppo Reno 15 Pro stop getting updates?
It launched in China in November 2025 (globally from January 2026) with ColorOS 16 on Android 16. Oppo promises five major Android upgrades and six years of security patches, so security support runs to about late 2031 and the phone should reach roughly Android 21, unusually long for the Reno line.
Is the Oppo Reno 15 Pro worth buying in 2026?
Yes, if camera versatility and battery life matter more to you than raw benchmark scores. Around $520 to $550 with six years of security works out to roughly $8 per month of safe use, and few phones at this price include a dedicated 3.5x periscope. Gamers chasing peak frame rates should look at a Snapdragon 8-series alternative instead.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 12 Pro | Oppo Reno 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $480 | $519 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1272x2772, 120Hz, 3600 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy | MediaTek Dimensity 8450 (4nm) |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 80W wired, 50W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide | 200MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.5x |
| Dimensions | 161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm | 161.2 x 76.5 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 205 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Nov 2031 |
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