Entry-level · 2020
Oppo A12e
Our Take
CPU capability matches entry-level phones like Samsung Galaxy A04e
Watch out
No more updates, HD+ display, not Full HD
Skip if
You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
Full specifications
Display
6.2″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1520 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
6.2″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1520 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) · 8-core 1.8 GHz · Adreno 506
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) · 8-core 1.8 GHz · Adreno 506
Basic CPU
Software & updates
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.1 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.1 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.1
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
13 MP f/2.2 main · 8 MP selfie
Camera
13 MP f/2.2 main · 8 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
13 MP f/2.2
Front camera
8 MP f/2.2
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
4230 mAh
Battery
4230 mAh
Memory
3 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
3 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE
Connectivity
4G LTE
Build & Design
168 g · 8.2 mm
Build & Design
168 g · 8.2 mmHeight
156.2 mm
Width
75.6 mm
Thickness
8.2 mm
Weight
168 g
Sensors
Accelerometer · proximity · compass
Sensors
Accelerometer · proximity · compassSensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 12
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
50% larger battery capacity
4,230 mAh vs 2,815 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 720 × 1520 vs 1170 × 2532 resolution
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 13 MP · f/2.2 vs 12 MP · f/1.6 main
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G · No NFC vs NFC
vs
Samsung Galaxy S20
Loses on most
5 losses
Less smooth display
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 60 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · 720 × 1520 vs 1440 × 3200 resolution
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Upper mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 24 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
Where to buy
We don't have any listings for this phone yet. Try searching on Konga or Jiji.
