OPPO Reno12 Series 5G top features showcased, now available for pre-order in PH stores

In several mall events over the weekend, top global mobile maker OPPO showcased the top features of the newly launched Reno12 Series 5G in the Philippines.

The new OPPO Reno12 Series 5G phones with brand ambassador David Licauco

Best features of the new OPPO Reno12 Series 5G

One of the first to own the Reno12 Series 5G phone in PH

During the launch, the company highlighted the phones' design, durability, AI cameras, and power efficiency, among others. The series includes the Reno12 5G (PHP 24,999 SRP) and Reno12 Pro 5G (PHP 34,999 SRP).

All-Round Armour body, stylish look 

Durable yet stylish body

First is the All-Round Armour body in stylish classic designs.

Both phones were "built to last". They come with drop and impact resistance as well as anti-aging technology and dust and waterproofing.

It uses a high-strength alloy framework with aerospace-grade strength to provide resistance to bending and dents from drops, and sponge bionic cushioning for better shot absorption. OPPO also said that this tech has improved resistance from corrosion, temperature, and thermal conductivity.

The Reno12 5G uses Gorilla Glass 7i to protect its display from scratches, punctures, and drops while the OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G is equipped with the even tougher Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Moreover, the two also have IP65 of dust protection and low-pressure water jets from all directions.

The Reno12 5G is available in Space Brown, Sunset Gold, and Nebula Silver colorways at 7.57mm and weighs just 177 grams. Meanwhile, the Reno12 Pro 5G is even slimmer at 7.4mm and weighs 180 grams only.

AI cameras

AI Studio on the Reno12 5G

For cameras, the OPPO Reno12 5G features a 50MP f/1.8 with AF and OIS + 8MP f/2.2 112-degree ultra-wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 macro + dual-tone LED flash at the back. In front, it has a 32MP shooter f/2.0 with AF.

Meanwhile, the OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G features a stronger camera system featuring 50MP f/1.8 w/ AF, OIS + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle + 50MP f/2.0 2x telephoto at the back. It also has a 50MP shooter with AF.

The phone also has the Natural Tone tech that dynamically changes exposure based on the scene, resulting in more realistic lighting effects and skin tones. OPPO said that it identifies a variety of scenarios, including different skin tones, buildings, and ambient lighting, to ensure the most authentic skin tone, whether in a selfie or a group photo.

These devices also have the Flash Snapshot tech allowing for precise modifications to the shutter speed based on ambient light conditions to improve image quality.

The two also have AI highlighting the AI Eraser 2.0 technology with a click to remove unwanted objects in the background with up to 98 percent recognition accuracy.

It also has the AI Studio pre-installed which allows people to transform any of their photos into their own digital avatar. It comes with a variety of creative filters and likenesses to choose from. You can use this feature as long as you are connected to the internet.

Soon, OPPO will also bring the AI Clear Face to increase clarity and reduce distortion in group photos of up to 10 people and AI Best Face that can magically reopen your eyes when taking photos and you accidentally blink to these phones.

New connectivity technologies

AI Studio and BeaconLink

The two phones are packed with WiFi 6 2 x 2 MIMO, and Bluetooth 5.4 that supports SBS, AAC, aptX HD, LDAC, and LHDC (OPPO and OnePlus only) codecs.

It also has the AI LinkBoost technology using a 360-degree Surround Antenna and Intelligent Network Selection for robust connectivity even in challenging scenarios.

The company said that it can improve speeds in busy network environments, quick signal recovery in areas with weak signals, reduce network lag, seamless network switching, and minimize interference (double WiFi speeds versus competing phones), and accurate urban positioning.

It is the first phone to receive TÜV Rheinland High Network Performance certification from the said segments.

The phones also come with the BeaconLink technology that improves Bluetooth uplink by 300 percent. It enables device-to-device voice calls over Bluetooth at a distance of up to 200 meters in a completely disconnected environment.

Long battery life

The Reno12 Pro 5G display

The two phones are equipped with standard 5,000mAh battery capacity. But due to their use of the new power efficient 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy chip.

OPPO said that this configuration consumes up to 30 percent less power in the CPU department and up to 46 percent less GPU power consumption while being 30 percent more efficient than the previous generation.

The company claims that this can last for 2.07 days on a single charge. Using their 80W USB-C charging brick, 1 to 100 percent charging only needs 47 minutes.

The company also claims that the phone's battery will still perform like new even after for years.

The pre-order freebie in stores

Also, to ensure that the device will stay smooth, it has the 48-month Fluency Protection guaranteeing that the  will have almost the same performance as when it was new even after four years.

OPPO Reno12 5G Specs

Display: 6.7-inch Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protected 3D curved Flexible AMOLED screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, FHD+ 2412 x 1080 resolution at 394 ppi

CPU: 2.5GHz 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy octa-core processor

GPU: Mali-G615

RAM: 12GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 256GB UFS 3.1

Back Camera: 50MP f/1.8 w/ AF, OIS + 8MP f/2.2 112-degree ultra-wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 macro + dual-tone LED flash

Selfie Camera: 32MP f/2.0 w/ AF

Battery: 5,000mAh w/ 80W SUPERVOOC

OS: Android 14 w/ ColorOS 14.1

Connectivity: WiFi 6 2 x 2 MIMO, 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.4 (SBS, AAC, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC), OTG, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, IP65 dust and water splash resistance, stereo speakers, USB-C, Colors: Matte Brown, Sunset Pink, Astro Silver

Dimensions: 161.4 x 74.1 x 7.57 mm

Weight: 177 g

Price: PHP 24,999

OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G Specs

Display: 6.7-inch Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protected Flexible AMOLED screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, FHD+ 2412 x 1080 resolution at 394 ppi

CPU: 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy octa-core processor

GPU: Mali-G615

RAM: 12GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 512GB UFS 3.1

Back Camera: 50MP f/1.8 w/ AF, OIS + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle + 50MP f/2.0 2x telephoto

Selfie Camera: 50MP f/2.0 w/ AF

Battery: 5,000mAh w/ 80W SUPERVOOC

OS: Android 14. w/ ColorOS 14.1

Connectivity: WiFi 6 2 x 2 MIMO, 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.4 (SBS, AAC, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC), OTG, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, IP65 dust, and water resistance, stereo speakers, USB-C, Colors: Space Brown, Sunset Gold, Nebula Silver

Dimensions: 161.5 x 74.0 x 7.45 mm

Weight: 180 g

Price: PHP 34,999

To check the pre-order details, telco offers, home credit or credit card options, and freebies of the new phones, click here: OPPO Reno12 5G and OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G.

Read here: OPPO Reno12 Series 5G now in PH stores, redeem exclusive My OPPO App offers and OPPO care

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