The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A12e, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | S42 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.3 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 3.2 |
| Battery & charging | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Which one is for you?
Cat S42, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 293 ppi
- against 271 ppi
- Body Materials
- Rugged Build, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Oppo A12e, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 220 g
- Usable Surface
- 81.2 %
- against 62.6 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 12.7 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S42 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6761D Helio A20 | 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 | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 50,300 | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | S42 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Orange | Red, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 12.7 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 161.4 mm | 156.2 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 168 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 62.6 % | 81.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Rugged Build, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP69, IP68, Drop Resistant Up to 1.8 m, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-810G | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | S42 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,200 mAh | 4,230 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | — |
Display
| Specification | S42 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 6.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 293 ppi Best value | 271 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Gorilla Glass 5, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Color LED Notifications, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | IPS LCD |
Sensor
| Specification | S42 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | S42 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 8 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | S42 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B | 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 | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, A-GPS, Galileo Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | S42 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | S42 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | CPH1853 |
