Category Breakdown
Oppo A12e
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.158.4
Summary
- The Oppo A12e features a larger 6.2-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, providing sharper visuals.
- In terms of performance, the A12e is powered by a Snapdragon 450 chipset with an octa-core CPU clocked at 1.8 GHz, whereas the Redmi Note 4 utilizes a more powerful Snapdragon 625 at 2.0 GHz.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Note 4's camera has a wider aperture (f/2.0 vs.
- f/2.2) and supports 720p@120fps video recording, giving it an edge in photography.
- The A12e has a slightly larger battery capacity at 4230 mAh compared to the Redmi Note 4's 4100 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- For software, the A12e runs on Android 8.1 with ColorOS 5.1, while the Redmi Note 4 originally shipped with Android 6.0, upgradable to 7.0 with MIUI 11, indicating a more recent software experience for the A12e.
- Build quality is also notable, with the A12e featuring a plastic back and frame, while the Redmi Note 4 has a more premium aluminum back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A12e
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
General
Release Date
2020, April 03
2017
Announced
2020, April 03
2017
Description
N/A
For Global market. Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Global.
Display
Size
6.2"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4230 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4230 mAh
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
151 x 76 x 8.5 mm (5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
168 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red, Dark Purple
Dark Gray, Gold, Black, Lake Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

