Oppo A6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China): Which One Should You Buy?
Oppo A6 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Oppo A6
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)
Oppo A6 wins 3 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedXiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)7986
- CameraTie8080
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryOppo A69586
- DisplayOppo A68984
- ConnectivityOppo A66555
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie8585
- Oppo A6 has the bigger battery7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Oppo A6 has the bigger screen6.75" vs 6.67"
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) is lighter188 g vs 216 g
- Oppo A6 has newer Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.1
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Oppo A6 wins — BeastScore 84.5/100
The Oppo A6 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.75" vs 6.67"). The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (188 g vs 216 g).
Larger battery: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB · Lighter: 188 g vs 216 g (28 g less)
Common questions
Which is better: Oppo A6 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Oppo A6 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.75" vs 6.67"). The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (188 g vs 216 g). BeastScore: Oppo A6 84.5/100, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) 84.1/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Oppo A6 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)?
Oppo A6 has a 6.75-inch display and 7000 mAh battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) has a 6.67-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do Oppo A6 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) compare for speed?
Oppo A6 scores 79/100 for performance; Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) scores 86/100.
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