Oppo A12 vs Vivo X500
The Oppo A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 199,111); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A12 doesn't; the Oppo A12 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A12
Vivo X500
What makes Oppo A12 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 211g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4230 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A12 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12 (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A12 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (77/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A12 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4230 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.9×75.5×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A12
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A12
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A12
- 4230 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A12 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Oppo A12 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12 (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12 (84/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A12 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (77/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A12 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12 by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A12 and the Vivo X500?
The Oppo A12 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A12 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A12 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A12 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.