The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | K12 | S17t |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 8.1 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.8 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo K12, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 80 W
vivo S17t, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 1,100 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 453 ppi
- against 394 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 7.5 mm
- against 8.4 mm
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,260 px
- against 1,080 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | K12 | S17t |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 720 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.63 GHz | 3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 866,863 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A715 and Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1x 3.0 GHz Cortex-A78, 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | K12 | S17t |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green | Black, Blue, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Body Height | 162.5 mm | 164.2 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 186 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.3 % | 90.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | — |
Battery
| Specification | K12 | S17t |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh Best value | 4,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | K12 | S17t |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,300 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,260 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi | 453 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
Sensors
| Specification | K12 | S17t |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | K12 | S17t |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | K12 | S17t |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
Connectivity
| Specification | K12 | S17t |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 2G CDMA BC10 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 5,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 160 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | K12 | S17t |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | K12 | S17t |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PJR110 | — |
