The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | G9 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 4.2 |
Which one is for you?
BLU G9, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Usable Surface
- 88.8 %
- against 81.2 %
- OS Version
- 9
- against 8
Oppo A12e, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,230 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G9 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 74,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core, 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | G9 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Red, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 155.4 mm | 156.2 mm |
| Weight | 165 g Best value | 168 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.8 % Best value | 81.2 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | G9 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,230 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | — |
| Talk time | 30 h | — |
| Standby time | 750 h | — |
Display
| Specification | G9 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 271 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | G9 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | G9 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | G9 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | G9 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, LTE B28 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | G9 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | G9 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | CPH1853 |
