Oppo A38 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C: Specs, Price, Performance
Product Comparison
Compare key features and specifications side by side
Brand/Manufacture
Oppo
Xiaomi
Model
Oppo A38
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Code Name
CPH2579
22120RN86G, 22120RN86I, 22126RN91Y, 2212ARNC4L
Announcement Date
04 September 2023
31 December, 2022
Official Release
September 2023
01 January, 2023
Official Availability
Available.
Available.
Release Country
UAE, Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Kenya, Philippines, Bangladesh
China, Indonesia, Brazil, India, Middle East, South Africa, Philippines, Nigeria, Bangladesh
Screen Size
6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2(~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
6.71 inches, 106.5 cm2 (~82.6% screen-to-body ratio),
Resolution & Pixel Density
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio, ~269 ppi density
720 x 1650 pixels, ~268 ppi density
Brightness/Color Depth
720 nits (peak)
500 nits (typ)
Panel Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Extra Feature
No, No
N/A, N/A
Dimensions (Size)
163.7 x 75 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
168.8 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Physical Weight
190 g (6.70 oz)
192 g (6.77 oz)
Body Materials
Glass front with a plastic back and plastic frame
N/A
Color Variant
Glowing Black, Glowing Gold
Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple
RAM & ROM Variant
128GB, 128GB
32GB, 32GB, 32GB, 64GB, 64GB, 128GB, 128GB, 128GB
Processor Variant
Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
Core Chipset (CPU)
Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
Graphics Power (GPU)
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Operating System (OS)
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14
Android 12, MIUI 13
Front Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Features/Modes
No
N/A
Rear/Main Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, and Auxiliary lens
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF, Auxiliary lens
Telephoto Lens
No
No
Ultrawide Lens
No
No
3D ToF Sensor or LiDAR Scanner
No
N/A
Video Capabilities
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Features/Modes
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Po (non-removable)
Li-Po
Charging Methods
33W wired, PD,
10W wired
Charging Speed
50% in 30 min (advertised)
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Reverse Charging Support
No
No
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
SIM-Support
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
NFC Supported
Yes (market/region dependent)
Yes (market/region dependent)
Headphone Jack Supported
Yes
Yes
FM Radio Supported
No
FM radio
Infrared Supported
No
No
Speakers
Yes
Yes
Dedicated Features
No
Virtual proximity sensing
Durability (Water & Dust)
IP54-rated: protected against dust and water splashes.
N/A
