Oppo’s Reno is yet another addition to the market of mid-range smartphones this year, which already features phones like Pixel 8A, Nothing Phone 2A, and Samsung Galaxy A55. This phone costs £499 and will be available at the end of June, it boasts of combining a stylish but rough design with AI that is impressive, strong battery life, and a proficient camera unit.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| NETWORK | Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| LAUNCH |
Announced: 2024, June 18 Status: Available. Released 2024, June 18 |
| BODY |
Dimensions: 161.5 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm (6.36 x 2.94 x 0.29 in) Weight: 180 g (6.35 oz) Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic frame, plastic back SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) IP Rating: IP65, dust and water resistant |
| DISPLAY |
Type: AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) Size: 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density) Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| PLATFORM |
OS: Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4 nm) CPU: Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU: Mali-G615 MC2 |
| MEMORY |
Card slot: microSDXC Internal: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM Type: UFS 3.1 |
| MAIN CAMERA |
Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95″, 0.8µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 47mm (telephoto), 1/2.75″, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR |
| SELFIE CAMERA |
Single: 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.75″, PDAF Features: Panorama, HDR Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| SOUND |
Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No |
| COMMS |
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS NFC: Yes, 360˚ (market/region dependent) Infrared port: Yes Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| FEATURES |
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Other: BeaconLink calls via bluetooth, up to 200m |
| BATTERY |
Type: 5000 mAh, non-removable Charging: 80W wired, PD2.0, 1-47% in 18 min, 1-100% in 46 min, (advertised) Reverse wired |
| MISC |
Colors: Space Brown, Sunset Gold, Nebula Silver Models: CPH2629 Price: € 565.39 |
| TESTS |
Performance: AnTuTu: 681677 (v10) GeekBench: 2625 (v6) 3DMark Wild life: 3174 (offscreen 1440p) Display: Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) Loudspeaker: -24.0 LUFS (Very good) Battery (new): Active use score 14:54h |
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Pros:
- Prominent AI functionalities
- Great camera for taking photos
- Nice look as well as ergonomic design
- Long-lasting battery accompanied with fast charging
Cons:
- Poor gaming speed
- Inadequate haptic feedbacks
- Expensive for its tier of performance
Unboxing
The Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G comes with a robust set of accessories, including:
– A 80W SuperVOOC power adapter
– USB cable
– A case for added protection
Design & Build
First impressions of the Reno 12 Pro’s build are good. It weighs only 183 grams despite having a massive display size measuring six point seven inches (6.7”). The flat mostly edgy Xperia-like design has rounded corners making them comfortable in a pocket or palm. The almost flat screen has very minimal bezels with tiny curved borders just on the sides. However, lacking a metal frame may be a letdown for those who prefer a more premium feel. The Nebula Silver, Space Brown and the Sunset Gold are its color options, the latter has a shiny bottom and textured top.
While plastic isn’t as premium as metal, it makes the phone lightweight and still provides durability. There is also Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on the front which is scratch resistant while it has IP65 rating meaning that it can handle splashes but not being submerged.
Display
The ProXtra AMOLED panel measures 6.7 inches diagonally with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels. This is enough for most purposes like streaming videos or editing photos but it’s certainly not as sharp as other displays in its league. The display supports HDR10 and HDR10+ technologies and gives off vibrant colors alongside wide viewing angles. In addition to this, there is a 120 Hz refresh rate that ensures smooth scrolling as well as gaming.
One highlight would be direct sunlight visibility outdoors due to its high brightness level. Touch responsiveness is not interfered by slight curve on edges giving an immersive multimedia experience for users overall.
Software
On ColorOS13.1, based on Android14, so far, so good though few pre-installed applications might be unnecessary in some people’s opinion. Notable features include:
AI Summary: Generate quick text summaries to skim through articles.
AI Speak: Article reading aloud, multitasking or accessibility aid.
Customization: An array of options to modify themes, icons, fingerprint animations, and always-on display.
Additionally, ColorOS also comes with features such as Zen Mode for relaxation and productivity and several privacy and security enhancements. Nevertheless, even though some of them can be uninstalled or disabled, pre-installed bloatware is irritating.
Performance
The global variant comes with the Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset coupled with 12GB RAM. While it handles most tasks well, there are occasional delays especially when using the camera or switching apps quickly. The gaming performance is okay, with Genshin Impact being playable at low settings. During longer gaming sessions on this device, it gets cool enough.
Though a good mid-range performer, the custom Dimensity 7300 is less powerful than what you’ll find on the Chinese version’s 9200 Plus. Acquiring power beyond everyday use, it multitasks easily while consuming media content and playing lightweight games without many hitches. However, having used high-end chipsets before will make a difference for power users who know better.
Battery Life
With its huge battery capacity of 5000mAh Reno 12 Pro has remarkable stamina levels.With mixed usage, it typically lasts more than a day, often with a 25-30% charge remaining by bedtime. It has 80W SuperVOOC charger which can give you enough power for a night out in just 10 minutes of charging but lacks wireless charging.
Battery optimization features make the ColorOS have long battery life, even during heavy use the phone is efficient. Not having wireless charging in smartphones is not an advantage since mid-rangers are also including it nowadays.
Camera
The rear camera setup has three lenses:
- 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor: Detailed vibrant photos, good HDR support.
- 50MP portrait lens with 2x optical zoom: You can get various bokeh effects and your subjects will remain sharp clearly.
- 8MP ultra-wide lens: Much wider angle of view albeit with slightly different color tone as compared to the main lens.
Though pictures taken under bright conditions might be oversaturated at times, generally speaking, it is good at handling HDR and works fairly well in low light too. The background blur is good and subject focus is perfect with the portrait lens while the ultra-wide lens provides a different tonal capture. Videos cap at 4K@30fps with average stabilization and audio recording quality.
Low-light performance is solid thanks to night mode that allows clear images without much noise. The other front-facing camera has 4K video recording capabilities and takes sharp selfies.
Additional Features
Gaming Mode: The feature comes with notification blocking, screen recording and media controls.
AI Tools: Recorder app AI Summary, Smart lasso for image editing, and many more
Storage: Expandable via microSD card; internal storage is 512GB.
The user experience gets better with some enhancements like automatic photo editing by AI, background removals or the best face selection. In addition to that, reliable gaming mode ensures non-stop immersive game playing experiences making it an all-around phone.
Conclusion
Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G offers strong mid-range specifications alongside its AI smarts. Despite a tough competition and few initial software issues, this device comes with good battery life and a flexible camera. However, these might also be turn-offs in terms of no wireless charging technology as well as the stripped-down Dimensity chipset.