Earlier this month, Oppo debuted the Oppo F27 Pro Plus smartphone (full review) in the Indian mid-range segment. The device has landed in the sub-₹30,000 price range, which places it against competitors like the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus and the Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G. Since we have already compared the F27 Pro+ against the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, we will put it against the Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G in this article.
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Design
While the Realme 12 Pro+ 5G offers a well-balanced set of features, Oppo has particularly emphasized the design aspect of the F27 Pro Plus—and it’s not just about aesthetics. The F27 Pro Plus is the first smartphone in India to feature an IP69 (and IP68) water and dust resistance rating. This is the highest IP rating available, meaning the device can withstand complete submersion in up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes and endure close-range exposure to high-pressure, high-temperature water jets, such as those from a hose.
Moreover, the device’s body has a military-grade shock resistance certification (MIL-STD-810H) and is constructed with a 360° Armour Body for superior drop protection. In addition to this touch exterior, Oppo has provided a vegan leather finish to the device.
The Realme 12 Pro Plus also comes with a vegan leather back, however, it only features an IP65 dust and water resistance, which means that the device is dust-tight, however, it cannot withstand submersion or high-pressure water jets. On the front, the device comes with a secondary tempered high-strength glass, which falls behind in comparison to the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the Oppo F27 Pro+.
Display & performance
Both smartphones feature Curved AMOLED displays measuring around 6.7 inches. Both offer an FHD+ resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 240 Hz touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 950 nits. Both feature an under-display fingerprint sensor.
As for specifications, the Oppo device comes with a Dimensity 7050, while the Realme offering has a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip. Surprisingly, these chips are not that far apart in performance, however, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 has a 26% lead in multi-core performance. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is also slightly better for gaming than the Dimensity 7050.
Both devices ship with a maximum of 256GB storage, however, the Realme offering has a 12GB RAM variant while the Oppo device comes with 8GB RAM. So in terms of daily performance, users won’t notice a difference, however, the Realme 12 Pro Plus will give a slightly better performance in intensive tasks like gaming. As for the battery, both devices offer the same 5,000mAh capacity with 67W fast charging support.
Cameras
The camera department is where the Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G pretty much outclasses the Oppo F27 Pro+. It comes with an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor, an OIS-assisted 64MP OmniVision OV64B 3x periscope telephoto shooter, an 8MP ultrawide unit, and a 32MP selfie camera.
In comparison, the Oppo F27 Pro+ only has two cameras at the back, which includes the 64-megapixel primary and 2-megapixel marco sensors. For selfies and video calls, you get an 8-megapixel camera.
Pricing
The Oppo F27 Pro+ 5G is available in two storage options: 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, priced at ₹27,999, and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, priced at ₹29,999. In contrast, the Realme 12 Pro Plus is offered in three memory configurations in India: 8GB RAM for ₹29,999 ($360), 8GB RAM with 256GB storage for ₹31,999 ($385), and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage for ₹33,999 (~$410). However, the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage variant of the Realme 12 Pro Plus is currently available at a discounted price of ₹29,999 for a few more days, matching the price of the Oppo F27 Pro+ 5G.
Verdict
The Realme device is an overall better offering, mainly due to its powerful camera system, It also has a slightly better processor that will be a better pick if you like to game on your smartphone. The display and battery are identical.
That said, if you are looking for a phone that can withstand harsh weather and some accidental drops, then there is no better option than the F27 Pro+ at this price range.
