Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G vs OPPO A38
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G and OPPO A38 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than OPPO A38 which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | OPPO A38 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.56 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11595 | Rs. 9999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is Rs. 11595. The launch Date of the second phone is September 04, 2023. The cost of OPPO A38 is Rs. 9999.
Display comparison
OPPO A38 has screen size of 6.56 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 6.79 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 396 PPI & OPPO's phone has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than OPPO's phone ~ 84.2%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as OPPO A38 has 20.15:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to OPPO A38's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 13.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | OPPO A38 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | September 04, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 75 x 163.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16.7 M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.15:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Panda glass |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | Color Gamut: Active Mode (Covers 100% DCI-P3), Soft Mode (Covers 100% sRGB), Contrast Ratio: 1500:1, Brightness: 580 nits (Sunlight), 720 nits (Maximum) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac), 802.11 a/b/g/n (WLAN 2.4 GHz | WLAN 5.1 GHz | WLAN 5.8 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Night View, Video, Photo, People Photo, Timelapse Photography, Professional, Panorama, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) | 5 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | ColorOS 13.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Mediatek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 33W Charging |