Oppo A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
The Oppo A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A12 leads — 26/100 vs 25/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4230); the Oppo A12 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A12
Samsung Galaxy A03s
What makes Oppo A12 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 196g
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4230 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A12 vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, the Oppo A12 scores 1 points higher (26/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo A12 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (77/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A12 | Samsung Galaxy A03s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4230 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 155.9×75.5×8.3 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A12
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Oppo A12
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A12
- 4230 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A12 and Samsung Galaxy A03s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A12
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A12 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (77/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A12 or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Oppo A12 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A03s by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo A12 and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Oppo A12 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 25/100.
Should you choose the Oppo A12 over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Oppo A12 (77/100 vs 50/100).