The Oppo A12 (3GB RAM, 32GB) is a slightly better phone than the Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB), and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Oppo A12 (3GB RAM, 32GB)!
Oppo A12 (3GB RAM, 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB) | |
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Buy Now | Buy | Buy |
Excellence Score |
24.2 |
22.9 |
Value for Money Score |
72.6 |
65.7 |
Price | ₹ 7,990 onwards | ₹ 9,999 onwards |
Launch Date (India) | Jun, 2020 | Oct, 2019 |
Expected Launch Date | N/A | N/A |
Smartphone OS | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10 |
Touchscreen | Yes (Capacitive) | Yes (Capacitive) |
Screen Size | 6.22 inches | 6.22 inches |
Screen Resolution | 720x1520 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch) | 720x1520 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch) |
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels | Yes | Yes |
Scratch Resistant Display | Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Screen Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Display Features | N/A | 2.5D Curved Glass, Sunlight Mode, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode |
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad | ||
Processor | 2.35 GHz | 1.95 GHz |
Processor Type | Octa Core | Octa Core |
Processor Name | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 505 |
RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
3G | Yes | Yes |
4G | Yes | Yes |
5G | ||
VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
WiFi | Yes | Yes |
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling | Yes | Yes |
GPS | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Connecting Port | microUSB | USB-C |
Primary Camera | 13MP + 2MP | 12MP + 2MP |
Camera Auto-Focus | Yes | Yes |
Camera Flash | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Recording | Yes (Full HD) | Yes (Full HD) |
Other Camera Features | 13MP: f/2.2 Aperture; 1/3.1" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size; PDAF, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Depth Sensor, HDR, Panorama | 12MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 1.4um Pixel Size, 2MP: Depth Sensor, Dual-PDAF, AI Portrait mode, AI Scene detection |
Secondary Camera | 5MP | 8MP |
Secondary Camera Features | f/2.0 Aperture, 1/5" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, HDR | F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, AI Beautify 4.0, Portrait mode, HDR, Screen Flash, Selfie timer, Face recognition, Palm shutter |
Internal Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
Expandable Memory Slot | Yes, up to 256 GB | Yes, up to 512 GB |
Contacts Storage | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SMS Storage | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Music Player | Yes | Yes |
FM Radio | Yes | Yes (Wireless) |
Dual SIM | GSM+GSM | GSM+GSM |
Thickness | 8.3 mm | 9.4 mm |
Weight | 165 gm | 188 gm |
Width | 75.5 mm | 75.4 mm |
Audio Output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Water Resistant | Yes, Splash resistant | |
Battery Capacity | 4230 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Battery Standby | N/A | N/A |
Battery Standby (3G) | N/A | N/A |
Battery Talktime | N/A | N/A |
Battery Talktime (3G) | N/A | N/A |
Fast Charging Support | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | |
Included Fast Charger | ||
Other Battery Parameters | N/A | N/A |
Fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes |
Other Features | Noise Filtration | Noise Filtration |
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Official Website | Official Website » | Official Website » |
Unofficial specs? | N/A | N/A |