Oppo A12
#2906
Oppo A3s
#3903Category Breakdown
Oppo A12
Oppo A3s
Performance
67.558.5
Camera
28.419.1
Display
70.656.5
Battery
29.729.7
Build
67.971.8
Connectivity
53.349.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.237.7
Summary
- The Oppo A12 features a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the A3s has a slightly smaller 6.2-inch display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the A12 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the A3s, which uses the Snapdragon 450.
- Both phones have a dual rear camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor, but the A3s has a higher resolution 8 MP front camera compared to the A12's 5 MP.
- Both devices are equipped with a 4230 mAh battery, but the A3s supports faster charging at 20W, whereas the A12 does not support fast charging.
- The A12 runs on Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.1, while the A3s operates on Android 8.1 with ColorOS 5.1, indicating a more updated software experience for the A12.
- Build quality is similar, with both having plastic frames and backs, but the A3s features Gorilla Glass 3 on the front for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A12
Oppo A3s
General
Release Date
2020, April 20
2018
Announced
2020, April 20
2018, July 13
Description
N/A
For India. Also known as Oppo CPH1803
Display
Size
6.22"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4230 mAh
4230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4230 mAh
Li-Ion 4230 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
20W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155.9 x 75.5 x 8.3 mm (6.14 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
165 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Blue, Black
Red, Dark Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.1
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass