Huawei Mate 50vsOppo K12 Plus

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Huawei
Huawei Mate 50
Mate 50
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Huawei Mate 50 offers reliable battery life with efficient power management and fast 66W charging capabilities overall.
The standard Huawei Mate 50 offers a vibrant and responsive flat display with impressive dynamic range.
The Huawei Mate 50's camera delivers impressive results with great night shots, Ultra Wide sensor, and optical zoom capabilities.
The Huawei Mate 50's performance is impressive, with seamless navigation and smooth app loading despite its lower price point.
Oppo
Oppo K12 Plus
K12 Plus
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB)
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Oppo K12 Plus's battery life fell short of expectations due to moderate-to-poor endurance and heavy usage impact.
The Oppo K12 Plus boasts an impressive AMOLED display with fast refresh rate and high resolution features.
The Oppo K12 Plus's camera system excels in low-light conditions with excellent image quality and minimal noise.
The Oppo K12 Plus's performance under heavy loads, like gaming, leaves room for improvement significantly.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Huawei Mate 50
3.20 GHz
Oppo K12 Plus
2.63 GHz

RAM

Tie
Huawei Mate 50
8GB
Oppo K12 Plus
8GB

Storage

Tie
Huawei Mate 50
256GB
Oppo K12 Plus
256GB

Weight

Winner
Huawei Mate 50
202g
Oppo K12 Plus
186g
Rank
Huawei Mate 50
Winner
#247
Oppo K12 Plus
#394
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Huawei Mate 50
#585
Oppo K12 Plus
#545
Winner
Design
Huawei Mate 50
#24
Winner
Oppo K12 Plus
#733
Display
Huawei Mate 50
#267
Oppo K12 Plus
#228
Winner
Performance
Huawei Mate 50
#182
Winner
Oppo K12 Plus
#289
Battery
Huawei Mate 50
#225
Oppo K12 Plus
#181
Winner
Camera
Huawei Mate 50
#608
Winner
Oppo K12 Plus
#654
item_phones_categoryId
Huawei Mate 50
#1
Tie
Oppo K12 Plus
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Huawei Huawei Mate 50
Oppo Oppo K12 Plus
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB)
CPU
1x3.2 GHz Cortex, X2 +3x2.8 GHz Cortex, A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex, A510
1x2.63 GHz Cortex, A715 +3x2.4 GHz Cortex, A715 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex, A510
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
4
4
Frequency
3.20
2.63
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 730 875 MHz
Qualcomm Adreno 720
RAM
8
8
Type
RAM LPDDR5
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
256
256
Type
UFS Storage 3.1
UFS Storage 3.1
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, in screen
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Barometer sensor
Yes
N/A
Gravity sensor
Yes
Yes
Hall sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
Hi-Res Audio, Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers, 2 microphones
Antutu Score
1071552
866863
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
Overall performance better than 85% of devices
Cooling system
No
Yes
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
NM Memory card 2
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Huawei Mate 50

Strengths

The Huawei Mate 50 provides a lot of value for your money.
The flat display is very smooth, even with a 90Hz refresh rate.
The camera performance is great, especially in night shots and bokeh mode.
The ultra-wide sensor produces very clean images with minimal noise.
The Periscope lens provides five times optical zoom, which is still good despite the lower resolution.
The display is very premium and does not carry any smudges.
The build quality is excellent, with a matte silver design that looks very good.
The price of rm3499 is 800 Ringgit cheaper than the Huawei Mate 50 Pro.

Weaknesses

The refresh rate is only 90Hz, which may not be perfect for gaming.
The display does not have the same level of smoothness as some other nautical displays with 120Hz.
The Periscope lens has a lower resolution than the Mate 50 Pro.
Some users may prefer the design of the Mate 50 Pro or the vegan leather version.
The device may be dropped without cracking, but this is not necessarily a con.
There are no major concerns mentioned in the review, making it more of a neutral point.
No issues were found with the lighthouse feature and Google Apps integration.
No other significant cons were mentioned in the review.

Oppo K12 Plus

Strengths

The phone has a good display with a fast refresh rate AMOLED screen.
It comes with stereo speakers providing a nice multimedia experience.
The camera quality is above average, with a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera.
The phone has a lightweight design making it easy to hold for a long time.
It runs on Color OS 14 which is highly optimized for performance.
The phone's AMOLED screen also features diamond frame design for better protection.

Weaknesses

The phone may not be suitable for heavy gaming due to its average gaming performance.
The frame of the phone is made of plastic and has no antenna lines, which might affect the phone's durability.
The fingerprint sensor is placed quite low on the phone, making it slightly inconvenient to access.
The chin of the phone is slightly larger, affecting its overall aesthetic appeal.
The phone's average frame rate dropped to 37.6 FPS after playing a heavy game for 30 minutes at high quality settings with 60 FPS.
The phone's back temperature reached 41.7°C during heavy gaming, which might be a concern.
Read Full Reviews

Huawei Mate 50

The Huawei Mate 50 Series has made its debut, but often, the non-Pro variant takes a backseat in reviews. I'm excited to shine some light on the standard Mate 50, which offers impressive value for its price tag of RM3499 - a whopping RM800 less than the Pro model. With a flat display, same-resolution cameras as the Pro, and a battery that's still fast-charging capable, this mid-range device is worth exploring. In this review, I'll delve into its performance, camera capabilities, design, and more to see if it's truly a good deal.

Oppo K12 Plus

The Oppo K12 Plus is a mid-range 5G phone that boasts a fast refresh rate AMOLED display and a powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor. With a 50MP dual camera and lightweight design, this phone promises a seamless multimedia experience. The device also features a 6.7-inch screen, 120Hz refresh rate, and dual stereo speakers. We'll dive deeper into the phone's performance, camera quality, and gaming capabilities in our review, so stay tuned!

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