Oppo A12
#3476
Oppo A7
#3490Category Breakdown
Oppo A12
Oppo A7
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.458.4
Summary
- The Oppo A12 features a slightly larger 6.22-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.2-inch display of the Oppo A7, both offering a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the A12 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, while the A7 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, with both models having similar RAM and storage configurations.
- The camera systems are nearly identical, with both having a 13 MP rear camera and a 2 MP depth sensor, but the A7 has a significantly higher 16 MP front camera compared to the A12's 5 MP.
- Both devices are equipped with a 4230 mAh battery and lack fast charging capabilities.
- The A12 runs on Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.1, whereas the A7 operates on Android 8.1 with ColorOS 5.2, indicating a more updated software experience in the A12.
- The build quality of the A7 benefits from Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, while the A12 uses standard glass, making the A7 potentially more durable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A12
Oppo A7
General
Release Date
2020, April 20
2018
Announced
2020, April 20
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as Oppo AX7
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
5 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
155.9 x 75.5 x 8.3 mm (6.14 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
155.9 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.14 x 2.97 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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Black
Glazing Blue, Dazzling Gold, Rose Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
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 a/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, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.2
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes