After teasing the AI features, OPPO today confirmed the launch of OPPO Reno12 5G Series – Reno12 5G and Reno12 Pro 5G in India on 12th July 2024.
The Reno12 series, “Your Everyday AI Companion”, is designed to enhance user experience with powerful AI features, robust durability, and sleek aesthetics, says the company.
Display
The Reno12 series feature a Quad-Micro Curved Infinite View screen with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 in the Pro variant and Gorilla Glass 7i in the base model.
Both models feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz Flexible AMOLED display with a 43° quad-micro curve that results in 1.69mm narrow side bezels for a 93.5% screen-to-body ratio. The 10-bit panels display 1.07 billion colours to provide smoother lifelike colour transitions even in bright outdoor conditions with peak HDR brightness up to 1200 nits.
Durability
The series boasts an All-Round Armour protection—inspired by a sponge—to boost resistance to drops and impacts. The High-Strength Alloy Framework, comprising metals like copper, magnesium, and silicon, ensures a sturdy and corrosion-resistant build that meets aerospace quality standards.
Both devices are IP65-rated for dust and water resistance with reinforced components such as speakers, USB-C port, and SIM card tray. The Reno12 Pro is tested by SGS for Premium Performance 5 Stars Multi-scene protection that covers water- and shock resistance among other features.
The Reno12, on the other hand, carries the SGS Performance 5 Stars Multiscene Performance that includes low blue light and a flicker-free screen to prevent eye fatigue.
The Reno12 Pro 5G will be available in Sunset Gold and Space Brown in India, and features a Dual-Texture Back crafted from Asahi Dragontrail and Panda Glass. The top half sports OPPO Glow technology that is smudge-resistant, while the lower glossy area is defined by a smooth ribbon that carries the OPPO branding.
The Reno12 will be available in three colours: Sunset Peach, Matte Brown and Astro Silver. The Astro Silver colour combines OPPO’s Fluid Ripple Texture to create an illusion of liquid on a smooth surface, while Sunset Peach’s graphic liquid crystal process creates a fresh take on the 2024 colour of the year. For a more classic look, Matte Brown features a rich cocoa hue in a fingerprint-free finish.
Processor and Battery Life
The Reno12 series is powered by the advanced 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy SoC with MediaTek APU 655 for AI performance, enabling features like AI Clear Face, AI Writer, AI Recording Summary, and AI Eraser 2.0.
Both models feature a large 5000mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging, capable of charging from 0% to 100% in just 46 minutes. The series promises four years of battery durability that makes it a reliable choice for long-term use.
Camera
The Reno12 series feature AI-based camera features. The Pro has 50MP camera, with Sony’s LYT-600 sensor and Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) along with a 50MP telephoto camera with the Samsung JN5 sensor for 2x portrait zoom and up to 20x digital zoom. There is also a 8MP IMX 355 ultra-wide-angle camera with a 112° field of view (FOV). For selfies, the Reno12 Pro comes with the 50MP JN5 sensor with autofocus and a 90° FOV.
The Reno12 replaces the Pro’s telephoto camera with a 2MP OV02B10 macro camera for shots as close as 4cm and a 32MP GC32E2 sensor by GalaxyCore for front-facing selfies.
The front camera features facial recognition for personalised adjustments for up to 296 parameters that define human faces to ensure a natural look in every shot. OPPO’s Tone Mapping Control algorithm adjusts brightness and colour representation for different scenarios and skin tones, providing accurate and lifelike images.
Enhanced Connectivity and User Experience
The Reno12 series leverages OPPO’s proprietary AI LinkBoost technology to reduce network lag by up to 25% and optimise signal recovery in challenging environments.
The phones ensure lag-free voice communication over VoWiFi and smarter network selection with dual SIM support. Certified by TÜV Rheinland for High Network Performance, the Reno12 series guarantees superior connectivity.
The OPPO Reno12 Series will be sold on Flipkart, OPPO India online store and offline store after the launch, and we should know the pricing when the phones go official next week.