OPPO is gearing up to launch its latest premium midrange smartphone series, the Reno 12, in China on May 23rd. The lineup is expected to comprise two models initially – the standard OPPO Reno 12 and the higher-end OPPO Reno 12 Pro.
OPPO Reno12 Series
OPPO Reno 12 series is rumored to have a 6.7-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 1600 nits. Under the hood, the Reno 12 Pro is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 “Star Speed Edition”, while the vanilla Reno 12 could be the first smartphone to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 8250 processor.
OPPO Reno 12 series is said to pack up to 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 256GB or 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The devices are likely to support virtual RAM expansion.
On the camera front, the Reno 12 Pro is anticipated to boast a triple-camera setup headed by a 50MP main unit with a Sony IMX890 sensor and OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP 2x telephoto camera. The front-facing camera is expected to be a 50MP shooter for stunning selfies. Interestingly, the standard Reno 12 is rumored to feature the same camera configuration as the Pro variant.
Both devices are likely to run Android 14 with ColorOS 14 on top. Other expected features include an in-display fingerprint sensor, ingress protection, and NFC support. As for the battery, both are expected to house a 5,000mAh unit with support for 80W SuperVOOC fast charging.
FAQ
Q: When will the OPPO Reno 12 series be launched?
A: The OPPO Reno 12 series is set to debut in China on May 23rd.
Q: What models are expected in the Reno 12 series?
A: The lineup is expected to include the OPPO Reno 12 and the OPPO Reno 12 Pro.
Q: What chipsets will power the Reno 12 series?
A: The Reno 12 Pro is rumored to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 “Star Speed Edition” chipset, while the vanilla Reno 12 could be the first to sport the MediaTek Dimensity 8250 processor.
Q: What camera setup is expected on the Reno 12 series?
A: Both models are rumored to feature a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP 2x telephoto camera, along with a 50MP front-facing camera.
Q: What battery capacity and charging speed are anticipated?
A: The Reno 12 series is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W SuperVOOC fast charging.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
