The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A12e, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | A12e | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.2 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 4.2 | 3.9 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A12e, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 175 g
Oppo A15, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, 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
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.2 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.52″
- against 6.2″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A12e | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.35 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 113,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 744 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 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 |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | A12e | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Red, Purple | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 156.2 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 175 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.2 % | 83 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | A12e | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,230 mAh | 4,230 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | — | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | A12e | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 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 | 271 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | A12e | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | A12e | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A12e | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A12e | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 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 |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A12e | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A12e | A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH1853 | CPH2185 |
