Oppo A12

The Oppo A12 was officially released in March 2019. It is part of Oppo’s early A-series models, intended for budget users requiring basic smartphone functions.

Important Considerations

• IPS LCD display of about 6.2 inches (HD+ resolution).
• MediaTek Helio P35 chipset or Snapdragon 439 depending on region.
• Dual rear cameras: 13 MP + 2 MP depth sensor. Front camera: 5 MP.
• Battery: 4,230 mAh with basic charging support (5 W or 10 W depending on region).
• Runs on Android 8 / 9 with ColorOS (older versions).
• Has features like rear fingerprint sensor, face unlock, dual SIM.
• Drawbacks: very modest specs by today’s standards: low RAM, older software, no advanced features.

Better Alternatives

• Oppo A11k — a more recent, still entry-level model.
• Redmi 12C — slightly newer hardware and software support.
• Samsung Galaxy A03 — better software support and balance.
• Realme C / Narzo series — better performance and updates.

Specs Overview

The Oppo A12 features a ~6.2-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution (720 × 1520). It runs on budget chipsets like the Helio P35 or Snapdragon 439 depending on region, paired with 3-4 GB RAM and storage options of 32 or 64 GB (expandable via microSD). On the rear, it has a dual camera setup: 13 MP main + 2 MP depth sensor, and a 5 MP front camera. It is powered by a 4,230 mAh battery with basic charging support. Extra features include a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, dual SIM support, and older ColorOS / Android versions.