The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A12e, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | S52 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 3.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 4.2 |
Which one is for you?
Cat S52, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 285 ppi
- against 271 ppi
Oppo A12e, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,230 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 210 g
- Usable Surface
- 81.2 %
- against 68 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 9.7 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S52 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | 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 | 2.3 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 117,985 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: 4 × Cortex-A53 at 2.3 GHz and 4 × Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz | 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 | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | S52 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Red, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 9.7 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 158.1 mm | 156.2 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 168 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 68 % | 81.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, MIL-STD-810G, Drop Resistant Up to 1.5 m | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | S52 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 4,230 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | — |
Display
| Specification | S52 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.65″ | 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 | 285 ppi Best value | 271 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, LED Notifications | IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | S52 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | S52 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | S52 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | S52 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 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, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.07 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.32 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | S52 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | S52 | A12e |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | CPH1853 |
