Category Breakdown
Oppo A74 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Performance
81.386.9
Camera
46.728.4
Display
76.978.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.290.2
Connectivity
82.475.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.658.1
Summary
- The Oppo A74 5G features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a brightness of 480 nits, while the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has a larger 6.79-inch IPS LCD with a slightly higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and 550 nits brightness.
- In terms of performance, the A74 is powered by the Snapdragon 480 chipset, while the Redmi 12 utilizes the newer Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, offering improved efficiency.
- The camera setup on the A74 includes a 48 MP main sensor compared to the 50 MP on the Redmi 12, with both capable of 1080p video recording but the A74 has a higher resolution selfie camera at 16 MP versus 8 MP on the Redmi.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 18W charging.
- The A74 runs on Android 11 with ColorOS 11.1, whereas the Redmi 12 operates on Android 13 with HyperOS 2, providing a more recent software experience.
- The Redmi 12 also benefits from a glass front and back, enhancing its build quality compared to the A74's plastic frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A74 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
General
Release Date
2021, April 05
2023, August 01
Announced
2021, April 05
2023, August 01
Description
Not to be confused with Oppo A74
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.79"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 613
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
Panorama
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.9 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm (6.41 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.64 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
190 g
199 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass)
Colors
Fluid Black, Space Silver
Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.88 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass

