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Oppo F29 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£290RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 2 MP

Oppo F29 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

90%

7.1

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 62% of smartphones
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

25%

7.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.6

Camera

15%

6.6

Display

15%

7.5

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

6.7

Audio

3%

8.1

Design

â–²Better than 64% of smartphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £290

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Oppo F29 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

25%

7.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.6

Camera

15%

6.6

Display

15%

7.5

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

6.7

Audio

3%

8.1

Design

7.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Oppo F29 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

7.7
Brand name
Oppo
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
â–² Better than 60% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy processor which is faster than processors in 60.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.5 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.5 GHz
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.5 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 50.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
â–² Better than 71% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 15 which is newer than that found in 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 25.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 57.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 57.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.6% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
18.6 mm²
Main camera sensor area
18.6 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 18.6 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 91.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.61 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.61 µm
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.61 µm which is smaller than in 93.8% of smartphones and equal to the size in 2.3% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.7 inches
Screen size
6.7 inches
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.7 inches which is larger than the screens of 52.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 10.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2412 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2412 px
â–² Better than 61% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2412 px which is higher than that of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Pixel density
394 ppi
Pixel density
394 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 394 ppi which is lower than that of 58.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 6,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 73.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 6.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
80 W
Charging speed
80 W
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 80 W which is faster than in 78.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 7.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
161.5 mm
Height
161.5 mm
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 161.5 mm which is shorter than 71.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Width
74.9 mm
Width
74.9 mm
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.9 mm which is narrower than 71.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.6 mm
Thickness
7.6 mm
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.6 mm which is thinner than 86% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.5% of smartphones.
Weight
180 g
Weight
180 g
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 180 g which is lighter than 85.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
83,398 cm³
Device volume
83,398 cm³
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 83,398 cm³ which is smaller than 88% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
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Oppo F29 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    80 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • 20% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2.33x faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    6,400 MHz
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (6400 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    6,400 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 4.4% better value for money
    Oppo F29 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.66 vs 7.3).
    7.66 vs 7.34
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2.33x faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    6,400 MHz
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (6400 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    6,400 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 10.2% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,047 MHz
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1047 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,047 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 2 GHz
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.5 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.5 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 4.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.5 GHz
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 16.7% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    2,955
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2,955 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    2,955 vs 2,533
  • 7.4% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,012
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,012 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,012 vs 942
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Circle to Search, AI Summary, AI Rewrite, AI Clarity Enhancer, AI Eraser 2, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Remover, AI LinkBoost 2, AI Writer, AI Speak, AI Recording Summary
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Newer Android version
    Android version
    Android 15
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.4
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Has an infrared sensor
    Infrared sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2412 px
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2412 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2412 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.7 inches
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 200 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1,200 nits
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1200 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    80 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • 20% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 8.3% lighter
    Weight
    180 g
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (180 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    180 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.7 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.6 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.6 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.6 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.1 mm narrower
    Width
    74.9 mm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    March 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 2.1 mm shorter
    Height
    161.5 mm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 41.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    18.6 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (18.6 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    18.6 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • 0.19 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.61 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    0.61 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • 39.8% fewer transistors
    Number of transistors
    6,200 million
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <5.3k million – >19k million
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (6200 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone has 10300 million transistors.
    6,200 million vs 10,300 million
  • 5.44x less popular
    Oppo F29 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • 39.8% fewer transistors
    Number of transistors
    6,200 million
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <5.3k million – >19k million
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (6200 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone has 10300 million transistors.
    6,200 million vs 10,300 million
  • 50% less L2 cache
    L2 cache
    512 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 7,300 Energy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • 41.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    18.6 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (18.6 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    18.6 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 0.19 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.61 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    0.61 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 9.1% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    600 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (600 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    600 nits vs 660 nits
  • 0.3% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    394 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (394 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    394 ppi vs 395 ppi

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What we like about Oppo F29 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB)

  • Premium and stylish design with a slim, lightweight profile
  • Excellent durability featuring high IP ratings (IP68/IP69) for water/dust resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
  • Vibrant, sharp, and smooth 120Hz Full HD+ AMOLED display with good outdoor visibility
  • Long-lasting 6,000mAh battery that can easily last one to two days with normal usage
  • Fast 80W wired charging support (charger usually included in the box)
  • Smooth daily performance and multitasking capabilities for average use with ample RAM (up to 12GB/24GB options)
  • Primary 50MP camera (with OIS) captures crisp, detailed, and color-balanced photos in good lighting conditions
  • Clean and intuitive ColorOS software with useful AI features
  • Good call quality and loud, clear stereo speakers

What we don't like about Oppo F29 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB)

  • Mediocre low-light camera performance, with photos becoming soft and noisy
  • Lack of camera versatility (only a 2MP depth sensor, no ultrawide or telephoto lens)
  • Performance considered average for the price range; the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy processor may not satisfy power users or heavy gamers
  • Device can warm up during extended gaming sessions or under full brightness
  • Comes with some pre-installed bloatware apps ('Hot Apps', 'Hot Games', etc.)
  • Slower charging speeds compared to some competitors in the same price bracket (takes over an hour for a full charge)
  • Some users report issues with international SIM cards (e.g., missing VoLTE option in certain regions like the US/Canada)
  • Only promises two years of Android updates, which is less than some competitors

Verdict

The Oppo F29 Pro 5G with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is a durable, mid-range smartphone featuring a 6.7-inch Quad-Curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits peak brightness. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy processor and a large 6,000mAh battery supporting 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging. Main Pros: exceptional durability with IP66, IP68, and IP69 water and dust resistance ratings, military-grade certification (MIL-STD-810H), a vibrant display, and excellent battery life with rapid charging. Main Cons: the camera setup lacks an ultrawide lens and the 2MP monochrome sensor offers limited functionality, and some users note the processor might be costly for the price point compared to some competitors.

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