Oppo A12
#2906
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
#3729Category Breakdown
Oppo A12
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Performance
67.560.9
Camera
28.419.1
Display
70.658.9
Battery
29.729.1
Build
67.994.9
Connectivity
53.355.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.238.9
Summary
- The Oppo A12 features a larger 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A12 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 3 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, which generally offers superior processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Redmi Note 3 is significantly better with a 16 MP rear sensor compared to the A12's 13 MP, although both devices have 5 MP front cameras.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the A12 at 4230 mAh versus the 4050 mAh in the Redmi Note 3, but the latter supports faster 10W charging.
- Regarding software, the A12 runs on Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.1, while the Redmi Note 3 originally shipped with Android 5.1.1 but can be upgraded to 6.0.1 with MIUI 9.5.
- Build quality favors the Redmi Note 3 with its aluminum back and frame compared to the plastic construction of the A12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A12
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
General
Release Date
2020, April 20
2016, March 03
Announced
2020, April 20
2016, January 14
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
Display
Size
6.22"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 510
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM (Standard version), 32GB 3GB RAM (High/Special version)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.0
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
4050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4230 mAh
Li-Po 4050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W 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)
150 x 76 x 8.7 mm (5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight
165 g
164 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Blue, Black
Silver, Gray, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.49 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE 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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 9.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass