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

