Oppo A12 vs Realme C3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Oppo A12 and the Realme C3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Oppo A12 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,230 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.22 in | 6.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 165 g | 195 g |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Feb 2020 |
Summary: Oppo A12 is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Realme C3 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Realme C3 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Oppo A12 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.22 inches | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~270 ppi | — |
Platform
| Oppo A12 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1 | Android 10, Realme UI 1.0 (upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) | MediaTek Helio G70 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 2EEMC2 |
Memory
| Oppo A12 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Oppo A12 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Chroma Boost, AI beauty, Expert mode, Time-Lapse |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 120fps slow motion |
| Triple | — | 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF (main); 2 MP (portrait); 2 MP (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Oppo A12 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/5", 1.12µm | 5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/5", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama, AI beauty, AI Portrait |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Oppo A12 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4230 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W | 10W wired, Reverse charging |
Body
| Oppo A12 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 155.9 x 75.5 x 8.3 mm | 164.4 x 75 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.95 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 165 g | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Oppo A12 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, A-GPS |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Oppo A12 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, April | 2020, February 05 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, April 20 | Available. Released 2020, February |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Oppo A12 or Realme C3?
Realme C3 — 4,230 mAh for the Oppo A12 versus 5,000 mAh for the Realme C3.
Which is lighter, Oppo A12 or Realme C3?
Oppo A12 — 165 g for the Oppo A12 versus 195 g for the Realme C3.
Which is newer, Oppo A12 or Realme C3?
Oppo A12 — Apr 2020 for the Oppo A12 versus Feb 2020 for the Realme C3.
Is the Oppo A12 or the Realme C3 rated higher?
We rate the Oppo A12 6/10 and the Realme C3 7/10.
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