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OPPO A5 5G vs Xiaomi 12

OPPO A5 5G
39.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
21.8Performance43.2
45.2Display47.7
29Camera47
61.9Battery62.5
60Features65.3
4 spec wins — OPPO A5 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 39.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and camera (+18). OPPO A5 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the OPPO A5 5G

  • 33% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
  • 123% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,300 vs 1,925

Display

Display comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecOPPO A5 5GXiaomi 12
Screen size6.67 ″+6%6.28 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1604x7202400x1080
Pixel density264 ppi419 ppi+59%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits1,100 nits+10%
Screen-to-body89.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecOPPO A5 5GXiaomi 12
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu—1,150,000
Geekbench 6 (single)778Bottom 18%1,720+121%Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,925Bottom 13%4,300+123%Top 44%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecOPPO A5 5GXiaomi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—13 MP
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecOPPO A5 5GXiaomi 12
Capacity6,000 mAh+33%4,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecOPPO A5 5GXiaomi 12
Weight194 g180 g+7%
Thickness8 mm+3%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP65—
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecOPPO A5 5GXiaomi 12
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecOPPO A5 5GXiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 15 (ColorOS 15)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecOPPO A5 5GXiaomi 12
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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