The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A12 | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A12, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Weight
- 165 g
- against 175 g
Oppo A15, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 480 nits
- against 450 nits
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.3 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.52″
- against 6.22″
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,600 px
- against 1,520 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A12 | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz | 2.35 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 113,000 | 113,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | 744 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at up to 2.35 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at up to 2.35 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | A12 | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 155.9 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 165 g Best value | 175 g |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 83 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | A12 | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,230 mAh | 4,230 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | A12 | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | 480 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.22″ | 6.52″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, In-Cell Technology | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | A12 | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | A12 | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A12 | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A12 | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A12 | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A12 | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2083, CPH2077 | CPH2185 |
