Oppo A12
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Oppo A5 (AX5)
#3749Category Breakdown
Oppo A12
Oppo A5 (AX5)
Performance
67.562.7
Camera
28.419.1
Display
70.656.5
Battery
29.729.7
Build
67.971.8
Connectivity
53.355.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.238.8
Summary
- The Oppo A12 and Oppo A5 (AX5) both feature similar build quality with plastic frames and backs, but the A5 has Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, offering better durability.
- In terms of display, the A12 has a slightly larger 6.22-inch screen compared to the A5's 6.2-inch, but both share the same resolution and refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, the A12 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, while the A5 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, with both offering comparable RAM and storage options.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both having a dual rear camera setup of 13 MP and 2 MP, but the A5 has a higher 8 MP selfie camera compared to the A12's 5 MP.
- Both devices are equipped with a 4230 mAh battery and lack fast charging, but the A12 runs on Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.1, whereas the A5 operates on Android 8.1 with ColorOS 5.1, indicating a more updated software experience for the A12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A12
Oppo A5 (AX5)
General
Release Date
2020, April 20
2018
Announced
2020, April 20
2018
Description
N/A
India model has fingerprint sensor
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
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 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
N/A
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
Blue, Pink, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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, GLONASS
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, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass - India only