This article will be comparing two smartphone devices from leading Chinese smartphone manufacturers – OPPO and Xiaomi.
Let’s compare the 2022 OPPO A58 5G with the newly launched 2023 Redmi 12 5G smartphone, and find the best smartphone device among the two.
OPPO A58 5G vs Redmi 12 5G
General
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 75 x 8 mm | 168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 188 gm | 199 gm |
Connectivity
| Network Connectivity | 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Dual Band Support | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Dual Band Support |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Version 5.3 | Yes, Version 5.3 |
Processor
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) Chipset |
| Primary Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Operating System | Android 12 based ColorOS 12.1 | Android 13 based MIUI 14 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 613 |
Storage
| Storage Options | 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB | 4GB/128GB, 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB |
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD Display | IPS LCD Display |
| Screen Size | 6.56” | 6.79” |
| Screen Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 90Hz |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 2MP Dual Camera Setup | 50MP + 2MP Dual Camera Setup |
| Front Camera | 8MP | 8MP |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | No | No |
| Barometer | No | No |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Backup | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Features | 33W Wired Fast Charging Feature | 18W Wired Fast Charging Feature |
Colors
| Color Variants | Black, Blue and Violet | Jade Black, Pastel Blue and Moonstone Silver |
Even if the smartphone falls a little back in terms of one of its specs, the Redmi 12 5G that had its debut last month is itself the best smartphone device of this comparison.
The Redmi 12 5G smartphone comes equipped with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, while the A58 5G smartphone from OPPO is powered by the Dimensity 700 chipset. The two have the same primary clock speeds but, the Redmi smartphone will be able to offer a better performance than which is offered on OPPO’s device.
Regarding the displays too, the Redmi 12 5G has a larger 6.79″ IPS LCD display panel with a higher 1080 x 2460 pixels screen resolution. In comparison, the OPPO A58 5G only has a 6.56″ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. Both the devices support the same 90Hz refresh rate.
About the cameras offered, the Redmi 12 5G and the OPPO A58 5G smartphones have the same rear and front cameras. At the rear, the devices sport a 50MP+2MP dual camera setup and feature a front facing camera of 8MP.
The Redmi and OPPO smartphones also pack the same 5000 mAh battery, but with different fast charge supports and this is where OPPO’s device outperforms the Redmi 12 5G. The Redmi smartphone supports an 18W wired fast charge feature and on the other hand, the OPPO A58 5G comes with a more faster 33W wired charging support.
So, as mentioned, with respect to the overall specifications offered on the two devices, the Redmi 12 5G smartphone from Xiaomi is the best smartphone device of this comparison.
