Oppo A12
#2906
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
#3380Category Breakdown
Oppo A12
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Performance
67.564.3
Camera
28.436.6
Display
70.658.9
Battery
29.729.3
Build
67.977.8
Connectivity
53.352.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.241.5
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 4 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the A12 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P35 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 4 uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, which generally offers better efficiency and performance.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Note 4 has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.0, potentially enhancing low-light performance.
- The Oppo A12 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 4230 mAh compared to the 4100 mAh of the Redmi Note 4.
- In terms of software, the A12 runs on Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.1, while the Redmi Note 4 originally shipped with Android 6.0 but is upgradable to 7.0 with MIUI 11.
- Build quality differs as well, with the A12 featuring a plastic back and frame, while the Redmi Note 4 has an aluminum back and frame, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A12
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
General
Release Date
2020, April 20
2017
Announced
2020, April 20
2017
Description
N/A
For Global market. Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Global.
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 (~401 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 MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 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 (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
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, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4230 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4230 mAh
Li-Po 4100 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)
151 x 76 x 8.5 mm (5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
165 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Blue, Black
Dark Gray, Gold, Black, Lake Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 (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
4.1, 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 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass