Nothing Phone (3) vs Oppo K12x 5G
Compare Nothing Phone (3) vs Oppo K12x 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 50MP vs 32MP camera, 5200mAh vs 5100mAh…
Nothing
Phone (3)
$699
15categories won
Oppo
Oppo K12x 5G
$159
3categories won
2 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3) takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3) claims the overall win over the Oppo K12x 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3) leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3). Choose the Phone (3) if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Oppo K12x 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Phone (3) wins on endurance with 5,200 mAh and 65W fast charging.
Phone (3) leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3) wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
Oppo K12x 5G wins on budget and value at $159 compared to $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (3) vs Oppo K12x 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) | Oppo K12x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412Winner | 720 x 1604 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppiWinner | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nitsWinner | 1000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) | Oppo K12x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Process node | 4 nmWinner | 6 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,850,000Winner | 430,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6500Winner | 2060 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 8 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GBWinner | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) | Oppo K12x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) | Oppo K12x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 WWinner | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) | Oppo K12x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 186 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.68 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP54 / MIL-STD-810H |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent dual-layer glass back | 360-degree Damage-Proof Armour Body, matte composite back, Panda Glass front |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) | Oppo K12x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 2 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) | Oppo K12x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $159Winner |
Nothing Phone (3)
Nothing matures its design language with full IP68 water resistance, a dedicated 3x periscope telephoto lens, and the bloatware-free Nothing OS 3.0 powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
Oppo K12x 5G
The Oppo K12x 5G brings military-grade MIL-STD-810H shock resistance to the sub-$160 5G segment. Featuring an ultra-slim 7.68mm 360-degree Damage-Proof Armour Body, 45W SuperVOOC fast charging, 1,000 nits 120Hz display, and Splash Touch usability.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- Main camera
- 32MP
- Battery
- 5,100mAh