Compare: Oppo A12 (3GB RAM, 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

Our Opinion

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)!

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	Oppo A12 (3GB RAM, 32GB)	Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

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 PieLow likelihood of getting updated to next Android version	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Low likelihood of getting updated to next Android version
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 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
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 P35Ranked #69 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439Ranked #89 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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 mmMedium	9.4 mmThick
Weight	165 gmMedium	188 gmMedium
Width	75.5 mmOk for one-handed use	75.4 mmOk for one-handed use
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
2-minute Review [Positives]	N/A	In recent times, Redmi has adopted some very premium and stylish design aesthetics, and the Redmi 8 continues that trend, with great design and build quality The ruby-red color variant especially looks stunning, and it is astonishing to see how far budget hardware has come The phone also feels premium to the touch The front is sharp and modern, with a dewdrop notch, and very similar to the Redmi 8A The location of the fingerprint scanner at the back is near perfect - and the scanner is very quick as well Decent 6.2-inch IPS display, the same as the one on the Redmi 8A - gets bright enough for outdoor use Packs Gorilla glass 5 protection, which is a big bonus in this price segment MIUI is one of the more refined and smooth Android skins around, and has a lot of customization/theming options - there’s ample features for power users - from gestures to the ability to switch around button layouts as well as a robust home screen customisation experience, you can really make the phone your own Decent day-to-day performance, with the same Snapdragon 439 as the Redmi 8A (it's not really meant for gaming though) Ok camera setup, at this price point Outdoor shots look good enough with Xiaomi’s AI enhancements kicking in to deliver punchy images The dedicated secondary camera enables portrait mode, and edge detection is decent USB-C at an entry-level price deserves kudos Phenomenal battery life with a 5000mAh cell paired with entry-level hardware - you will comfortably get 2 days of use 18W fast-charging support (though a standard 10W brick is included in the box) Overall, the Redmi 8 is another very good budget option from Xiaomi's camp, and along with the Realme C2/3i, will likely dominate the entry-level smartphone segment in India
2-minute Review [Negatives]	N/A	Of course the glossy hardware catches on fingerprints (Xiaomi has thankfully tossed in a TPU case in the box, though) Xiaomi has added a Redmi logo on the lower bezel and that feels like a bit of an overkill given there is Redmi already engraved on the back It still continues to pack a lot of bloat though - you get 20-something pre-installed applications with wide-ranging requirements for user permissions Limited dynamic range - the camera has a tendency to blow out highlights Despite support for dual-pixel autofocus, the camera often hunts to get a focus lock Images have some softness to them in anything less than perfect light - indoor images tend to be short on details Videos are again fine in daylight, but not so much in anything less than that Overall, the camera is not a particularly strong area for the Redmi 8
Expert Reviews	in-depth Read Review »	Decent...but buyers considering this phone should take a close look at the Redmi 8A to see if there's anything they don't mind losing, since that could save them some money....And people who value performance might want to look at Redmi Note 8, which coul in-depth Read Review » Budget all rounder in-depth Read Review » Has plenty to offer if you are looking for a new phone in the segment in-depth Read Review » The Redmi 8 is a good offering for its price....the only problem is that given similar specifications, many users might prefer the Redmi 8A which is cheaper, runs the same processor and offers something very similar in-depth Read Review » A good phone, and a good daily driver, but one that's held back by its ad-supported UI in-depth Read Review » A performer for its price, if you don't mind the processor in-depth Read Review » Good phone, but the Redmi 8A (at a slightly lower price), or the Redmi Note 8 (at a slightly higher price) might make more sense, from a value for money perspective in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »
User Reviews	4.3 1,581+ reviews » 4.0 732+ reviews »	4.4 66,214+ reviews » 4.0 239+ reviews »
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Unofficial specs?	N/A	N/A