Oppo A5s (AX5s) vs Samsung Galaxy A12

The Oppo A5s (AX5s) (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads — 30/100 vs 25/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A5s (AX5s) doesn't; the Oppo A5s (AX5s) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 205g).

The Samsung Galaxy A12 edges out the Oppo A5s (AX5s) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo A5s (AX5s)

Performance 19
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 39
Portability 75
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy A12

Performance 19
Display 32
Camera 29
Battery 52
Portability 46
Value for money 26

What makes Oppo A5s (AX5s) better?

  • Lighter: 170g vs 205g

  • Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (75/100 vs 46/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4230 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A5s (AX5s) vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Samsung Galaxy A12 scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 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 A5s (AX5s) is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Oppo A5s (AX5s) (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A5s (AX5s) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (75/100 vs 46/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Oppo A5s (AX5s) Samsung Galaxy A12
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 199111 199111
Geekbench Single 476 476
Geekbench Multi 828 828
Display 6.2" S-IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1520 —
Refresh rate — 60 Hz
Battery 4230 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging — —
Main camera 13 MP 48 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 —
NFC no yes
Dimensions 155.9×75.4×8.2 mm 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm
Weight 170 g 205 g
Launch price — $180

Camera comparison

Oppo A5s (AX5s)

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Samsung Galaxy A12

  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera

Display comparison

Oppo A5s (AX5s)

  • 6.2" S-IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Samsung Galaxy A12

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Battery and charging

Oppo A5s (AX5s)

  • 4230 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
39
battery

Samsung Galaxy A12

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A5s (AX5s) and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A5s (AX5s) MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A12 MediaTek Helio P35
30/100
199111 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Oppo A5s (AX5s)

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy A12

$180

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Oppo A5s (AX5s) is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Oppo A5s (AX5s) (29/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A5s (AX5s) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (75/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo A5s (AX5s) or the Samsung Galaxy A12?

The Samsung Galaxy A12 edges out the Oppo A5s (AX5s) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Oppo A5s (AX5s) and the Samsung Galaxy A12?

The Oppo A5s (AX5s) has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A5s (AX5s) or the Samsung Galaxy A12?

The Samsung Galaxy A12 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A5s (AX5s) over the Samsung Galaxy A12?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Oppo A5s (AX5s) (75/100 vs 46/100).