Oppo A12s vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Oppo A12s (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 24/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A12s has the bigger battery (4230 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A12s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A12s
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Oppo A12s better?
- Bigger battery: 4230 vs 4000 mAh
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 828
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 165g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A12s vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 50 points higher (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12s (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12s (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12s (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Oppo A12s are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A12s | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4230 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.9×75.5×8.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A12s
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Oppo A12s
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A12s
- 4230 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A12s and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Oppo A12s by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12s (89/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12s (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12s (77/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Oppo A12s are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A12s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A12s by 50 points (74/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A12s and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Oppo A12s has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A12s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A12s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A12s over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.