OPPO A1 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro: Which is better

OPPO A1 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro: The OPPO A1 Pro is competing with the Redmi Note 12 Pro for the best mid-range phone of the year. While there are a few similarities between these two phones, both phones are different n many ways also. So, if you have the money which of these two phones should you buy?

The Redmi Note 12 Pro has all the markings to be better than the OPPO A1 Pro. But, if you factor in the price and storage options, the Realme phone seems to offer better value for the money. To help you decide which to buy, we’ve put together this OPPO A1 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro specs comparison to explain which is better.

OPPO A1 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro

Specs	OPPO A1 Pro	Redmi Note 12 Pro
Display	6.7-inches, 120Hz	6.67-inches, 120Hz
Display Features	OLED, HDR10+	OLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
RAM	up to 12GB	up to 12GB
Storage	256GB	up to 256GB
Back Camera	108MP + 2MP	50MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera	16MP	16MP
Chipset	Snapdragon 695 5G	Dimensity 1080 5G
Software	Android 13	Android 12
Battery	4,800mAh (67W)	5,000mAh (67W)
Waterproof	N/A	IP53

OPPO A1 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro: Display, Design, and Durability

There is very little difference when it comes to the display of both phones. Both phones have the same 120Hz OLED panel, a punch hole on the top center, support HDR10+, and both have relatively slim bezels and chin. However, the screen of the OPPO A1 Pro is curved on both sides and is a 6.7-inches which is a little bigger than the flat 6.67-inches display of the Redmi Note 12 Pro.

The front screen and back design are different on both smartphones. Although both phones have the same center punch hole on top of the screen, the OPPO phone has a curved screen and two rings on the rear while the Redmi phone has a flat-screen and rectangular camera module. The pictures above best describe the physical differences between these two phones.

Both smartphones are made of a Glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame. However, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is IP53 dust and splash-resistant but the OPPO A1 Pro is not. The volume buttons, power buttons, speaker grills, and charging ports on both phones are located in similar positions.

OPPO A1 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro: Camera

Camera	OPPO A1 Pro	Redmi Note 12 Pro
Primary	108MP	50MP
Ultra-wide	N/A	8MP
Depth	2MP	2MP
Front	16MP	16MP

The OPPO A1 Pro has two rear cameras and one front camera while the Redmi Note 12 Pro has three rear cameras and one front camera. The 108MP main camera of the OPPO phone is good but has no OIS which is why the 50MP OIS main camera of the Redmi Note 12 Pro is better. Another reason why the Redmi phone is a better camera phone is the presence of an 8MP ultra-wide lens which is absent in the OPPO phone.

Both phones have the same 2MP depth sensor and 16MP front camera. The camera features and capabilities in both phones are similar but the OIS stabilization feature and the 8MP ultra-wide lens make the Redmi Note 12 Pro a better camera phone here.

OPPO A1 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro: Chipset, RAM & Storage

The performance of the OPPO A1 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset while that of the Redmi Note 12 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 5G chipset. The chipset in the Realme phone is good but that of the Redmi phone is better.

The Dimensity 1080 5G chipset in the Redmi Note 12 Pro has faster CPU cores and a more powerful GPU than the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset in the OPPO A1 Pro. Going by performance, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is a better gaming device than the OPPO A1 Pro.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro comes with 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB of RAM that is paired with 128GB or 256GB of storage while the OPPO A1 Pro comes with 8GB or 12GB of RAM paired with 128GB or 256GB of storage. Only the OPPO A1 Pro has a microSD card slot which means you can’t expand storage in the Redmi Note 12 Pro.

OPPO A1 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro: Software

The Redmi Note 12 Pro boots MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box and will get three years of software updates. The OPPO A1 Pro on the other hand boots ColorOS 13 based on Android 13 out of the box and will also get two years of software updates. Both smartphones support Google Mobile Services and have the Google Play store installed.

OPPO A1 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro: Battery & Other Features

The Redmi Note 12 Pro is powered by a 5,000mAh while the OPPO A1 Pro is powered by a 4,800mAh battery. Both smartphones support 67W wired fast charting but no support for wireless charging. You get faster charging time on the OPPO phone but the battery of the Redmi phone lasts longer.

Other features available in both smartphones include Fingerprint (under display, optical), NFC, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go, a 3.5mm headphone jack port (only the Redmi phone), 24-bit/192kHz audio, microSD card slot (only the Realme phone), etc.

OPPO A1 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro: Price

The starting price of the OPPO A1 Pro (8 + 128GB) is $329 which is cheaper than the 8GB + 128GB model of the Redmi Note 12 Pro which sells for $319. So going by the price, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is the better phone to buy because it is cheaper and will save you money.

OPPO A1 Pro	Price	Storage
Buy on Giztop	$329.00	8 + 128GB

Redmi Note 12 Pro	Price	Storage
Buy on Giztop	$299.00	6 + 128GB

OPPO A1 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro: Conclusion

The Redmi Note 12 Pro and OPPO A1 Pro are good smartphones. Both phones have good chipsets, nice display features, good cameras, batteries, etc. But there are some noticeable differences that can influence your purchase decision here. The Redmi Note 12 Pro has a better camera system, has a better chipset, is more durable because it is IP53 water and splash-proof., and is cheaper.

So, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is the better phone to buy here except you have a thing for curved screens. The curved screen of the OPPO A1 Pro gives it this premium vibe and if you’re a fan of curved screens, then you’ll prefer the OPPO A1 Pro. Otherwise, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is better and cheaper than the OPPO A1 Pro.