Oppo A12
#3476
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
#3786Category Breakdown
Oppo A12
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Performance
60.357.9
Camera
42.442.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.457.7
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Black
Silver, Gray, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 9.5
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 9.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes