Oppo A18 vs Redmi 12C
The Oppo A18 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A18 leads — 34/100 vs 25/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A18 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A18
Redmi 12C
What makes Oppo A18 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Better camera (10/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A18 vs the Redmi 12C, the Oppo A18 scores 9 points higher (34/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A18 leads (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A18 leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo A18 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A18 is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A18 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A18 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A18 | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A18
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Oppo A18
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A18
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A18 and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A18
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A18 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A18 is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A18 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A18 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A18 or the Redmi 12C?
The Oppo A18 edges out the Redmi 12C by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo A18 and the Redmi 12C?
The Oppo A18 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A18 or the Redmi 12C?
The Oppo A18 leads on camera score (10/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A18 over the Redmi 12C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Oppo A18 (66/100 vs 43/100).