A Perfect Balance of Style and Performance
Introduction
The Oppo Reno 12 is the latest addition to Oppo’s design-centric Reno series, offering a blend of stylish aesthetics and reliable performance. While it’s a slightly watered-down variant of the Reno 12 Pro, it still holds its ground with impressive features and specifications.
Design and Display
The Oppo Reno 12 features a double-curved Gorilla Glass 7i design with a flowy curtain pattern, making it visually appealing.
The 6.7-inch 1080p AMOLED display offers vibrant colors and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, perfect for multimedia consumption and gaming.
Performance
Powered by a capable chipset, the Reno 12 handles daily tasks with ease, although it shows some limitations in heavy gaming. It comes with 256GB of storage, a reduction from the Pro’s 512GB, but still ample for most users.
Camera Quality
The Reno 12 boasts a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. The front camera features a 32MP sensor with a 21mm wide-angle f/2.0 lens and autofocus, ensuring quality selfies.
- Differences from Pro: The Pro model features a 50MP 47mm zoom camera and a 50MP front camera.
- Pros: Excellent daylight photos, useful AI features.
- Cons: Issues with dynamic range, ultra-wide lens sometimes over-sharpens images.
Software and Features
Customizable Interface with Useful AI Tools
Running on ColorOS 14 based on Android 14, the Reno 12 offers extensive customization options and several AI features. However, it comes with a significant amount of bloatware that can detract from the user experience.
- Pros: Rich customization, useful AI tools.
- Cons: Excessive bloatware, some pre-installed apps are not removable.
Battery Life and Charging
The Reno 12 offers a solid battery life that can last through a full day of use and supports fast charging, ensuring you can quickly top up the battery when needed.
