Category Breakdown
Camera
K9
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
WinsBattery
K12 Plus
Battery capacity (6,400 mAh)
WinsCharging
K12 Plus
Wired charging speed (80W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
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K12 Plus
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
K9
Total weight (172g)
WinsValue
K12 Plus
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | K12 Plus | K9 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.43" | |
| 1,080 × 2,412 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 90Hz | |
| 1,100 nits | 750 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| Yes | No | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM7250-AC Snapdragon 768G 5G (7 nm) | |
| 12 GB | 8 GB | |
| 512 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,400 mAh | 4,300 mAh | |
| 80W | 65W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 192g | 172g | |
| 8.4mm | 7.9mm | |
| — | glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | |
| — | none | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Oppo K12 Plus
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Oppo K12 Plus
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Oppo K9
Highest resolution main camera.