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Oppo A12e

Oppo A12e

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)

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Category Breakdown

Oppo A12e
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)
Performance
67.266.6
Camera
19.136.6
Display
56.558.9
Battery
29.729.3
Build
67.977.8
Connectivity
49.554.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.641.0

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 smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the A12e is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, offering decent performance for everyday tasks, whereas the Redmi Note 4 utilizes a MediaTek Helio X20, which provides a more powerful deca-core CPU.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Note 4's camera benefits from phase detection autofocus.
  • The A12e has a slightly larger 4230 mAh battery compared to the 4100 mAh in the Redmi Note 4, potentially offering longer usage time.
  • In terms of software, the A12e runs on Android 8.1 with ColorOS 5.1, while the Redmi Note 4 operates on an older Android 6.0 with MIUI 10, which may affect the user experience.
  • Build quality differs as well, with the A12e featuring a plastic back and frame, while the Redmi Note 4 has a more premium aluminum construction.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Oppo A12e
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)

General

Release Date

2020, April 03
2016

Announced

2020, April 03
2016

Description

N/A
For China

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

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm)

CPU

Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Deca-core 2.1 GHz

GPU

Adreno 506
Mali-T880 MP4

Memory

64GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM (Standard), 64GB 3GB RAM (High), 64GB 4GB RAM (Exclusive)

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.2, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.0

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
720p

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

Dimensions

156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
151 x 76 x 8.4 mm (5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)

Weight

168 g
175 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Colors

Red, Dark Purple
Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue, Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass