The unveiling of the international versions of Oppo Reno12 and Reno12 Pro is slated for June 18. The product introductions were made in China a month prior, and the world is now anticipating the global reveal. This major event will be hosted on the colorful island of Ibiza, Spain, aptly named by Oppo as "A.Island". Yes, you read it right - Ibiza, the vibrant island, when combined with the letter A cleverly hints at AI!
We're certain AI will play a major role in the big reveal event. The company's teaser image, shown below, highlights AI Portrait and AI LinkBoost. Yet, they promise even more GenAI features for these new phones.
Oppo's Reno12 and Reno12 Pro hit Europe first and other places later. Their look is sleek, a combo of good looks and cool tech, so says the Oppo report. Not just phones, but next week's show might have assorted IoT products like wearable tech and earbuds. The Reno12 and Reno12 Pro versions for the world seem a notch lower than their Chinese versions, based on the latest buzz. Expect to shell out about €600 for the Pro.
Oppo Reno12 and Reno12 Pro arrive with quad-curved displays, thinner and lighter builds
Oppo's beloved Reno line welcomes two fresh models: the Reno12 and Reno12 Pro. Notably, these are the first to showcase a four-sided curvy screen. They're slimmer, lighter than the preceding Reno11 models, yet tougher. With a 6.7" OLED screen, the Oppo Reno12 boasts 1,080 x 2,412px resolution and a rapid 120Hz refresh rate. Unlike past models, both top and bottom edges curve, not only sides. Here's a difference: the Reno11 lacked Gorilla Glass protection, but it's included in these two models. The mid-frame is now die-cast aluminum alloy, increasing compression resilience and minimizing damage from accidental drops. The previous versions omitted an IP rating, but the 12-series is water-resistant (IP65), even letting the display function when wet. Despite their robust nature, these models are unexpectedly light – the Reno12 is 7.25mm thick, weighs 179g - impressively less than the Reno11's 7.6mm and 184g.
The Oppo Reno12 Pro is slightly bulkier and heavier at 7.55mm and 183g, under the former Pro's 8.2mm and 190g. Both Reno12 versions carry identical 5,000mAh batteries with 80W charging. Oppo announces these phones will sustain 95% of their initial battery power following 1,000 charges. So, why the difference if both employ the same display? It's in the cameras - the Pro version boasts a 50MP leading camera with an IMX890 image sensor (1/1.56”, 1.0µm pixels), a 50MP 2x zoom module, and an 8MP ultra-wide lens thrown in too.
The basic model boasts a compact 50MP sensor in its core (LYT600, 1/1.95”). This is paired with an identical 50MP 2x telephoto sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide one. Also, the two phones share the same 50MP selfie camera.
The Oppo Reno12 and the Pro have one main difference: their computing capabilities. The standard model uses the Dimensity 8250, an updated version of the 8200 chip found in the Reno11. The phone's storage options include 12/256GB, 16/256GB, 12/512GB, and 16/512GB.
The Reno12 Pro operates on the Dimensity 9200+, switching out the previous model's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (Only for the Chinese model. The international versions were less advanced). With options of 12/256GB, 16/256GB, and 16/512GB, the Pro model offers ample space. Both devices employ LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. As 2024 is the age of AI, Oppo has smartly integrated special features in their camera app. No more ruined photos with blinking people, or unwanted individuals in the frame. Background swapping? No problem. AI also offers features like dictation transcription and summary, along with an efficient document scanner for complex items like mathematical equations. The Reno12 Pro's Xiaobu assistant even doubles as an English tutor and a primary school guide. The AI can be a vacation planner, helping you craft a unique itinerary.
You can get the Reno12 in three shades - Millennium Silver, Soft Peach, and Ebony Black. The Reno12 Pro? It comes in Silver Fantasy Purple, Champagne Gold, and yes, the classic Ebony Black.
Also notably present is an optical in-display fingerprint reader, NFC and IR blaster. The Pro model boasts stereo speakers. The Oppo Reno12 and its Pro variant are available on Oppo's online Chinese store. Here's what the prices look like, but in USD for simplicity:
| Oppo Reno12 | Oppo Reno12 Pro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNY | USD | CNY | USD | |
| 12/256GB | ￥2,700 | $375 | ￥3,400 | $470 |
| 16/256GB | ￥3,000 | $415 | ￥3,700 | $510 |
| 12/512GB | ￥3,000 | $415 | - | - |
| 16/512GB | ￥3,200 | $440 | ￥4,000 | $550 |
Source 1 | Source 2 (in Chinese)
The Oppo Reno 12 Pro is anticipated to hit the Pakistan market at Rs. 168,999. We're expecting its launch around Jun 24, 2024. It's an Oppo model with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage and comes in various colors. The price projection for the Oppo Reno 12 Pro is Rs. 168,999, or $763 in USD. The Reno series latest addition is the 12 Pro. The high-tech devices in this series are packed with innovative features. The soon to be released Oppo Reno 12 Pro boasts one of MediaTek's finest - the Dimensity 9200 chip and a 3.1 GHz Octa Core CPU offering unmatched speed and performance. Adding fuel to fire, it features a colossal 12 GB RAM and 256 GB onboard storage. There's no sure word yet on dedicated external storage support. Stepping ahead, the Reno 12 Pro from Oppo sports a generous 6.7-inch OLED touchscreen with HD Plus resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Photography enthusiasts will love the triple rear camera setup with an impressive 108-megapixel primary lens - details of others yet to come, along with a 50-megapixel front camera. The Oppo Reno 12 Pro can go the distance with a heavy-duty 5,000 mAh battery, which gets juiced up fast with 67-watt quick charging. The imminent release of the Reno 12 Pro from Oppo will give stiff competition to other leading brands, including Samsung.
Oppo Reno 12 Pro detailed specifications
Here are the specs for the Oppo Reno 12 Pro. The phone runs on Android 14 OS and has a ColorOS 14 interface. Its dimensions and weight are undisclosed as of now. It's a Dual Sim, Dual Standby phone that uses Nano-SIMs and offered in various colors. Frequency bands supported are 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G (both SA and NSA). Its CPU is a 3.1 Ghz Octa Core and it has a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Chipset and an Arm Immortalis-G715 GPU. The phone sports a 6.7 inch OLED Capacitive Touchscreen that's mult-touched enabled. It has a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, giving it ~394 PPI and also has an extra feature of 120Hz. Available memory variants are 256/512GB with 12GB RAM and use UFS 3.1, but it doesn't have a memory card slot. In terms of camera, it boasts a triple setup with a 108 MP main sensor with LED Flash and other features include phase detection, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, and panorama. It supports 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/480fps videos with gyro-EIS and HDR. The front camera is 50 MP. Connectivity options are Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth v5.4 with A2DP, LE, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, NFC, and Infrared. Data supported are GPRS, Edge, 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G LTE-A (CA), with 5G capability. It supports Accelerometer, Compass, a Fingerprint sensor under display, optical, Gyro, and Proximity sensors. It also has a 24-bit/192kHz audio and speakerphone, HTML5 Browser and supports SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, built-in and downloadable games, and comes with a torch. Other extras are a glass front, plastic frame, glass back, Document editor, and Photo/video editor. Power-wise, it comes with a non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery, with 67W fast charging capacity. The price is yet to be released, but it's expected to come in at Rs. 168,999 or its USD equivalent.
