Oppo A38 vs Redmi 12C
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A38 leads — 36/100 vs 25/100 (a 11-point difference).
Oppo A38
Redmi 12C
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Redmi 12C, the Oppo A38 scores 11 points higher (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Oppo A38 and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Oppo A38
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Redmi 12C?
The Oppo A38 is noticeably better than the Redmi 12C — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Redmi 12C?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Redmi 12C?
The Oppo A38 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Redmi 12C?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use.