After a series of leaks and rumours, handset maker Oppo has unveiled the Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro smartphones at an event in China. Both smartphones come with a 6.7-inch 1.5K 120Hz OLED curved screen. The company has become the pioneer in using the MediaTek Dimensity 8250 processor, also known as the Dimensity 8200 Star Speed Edition. The Oppo Reno 12 Pro uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ Star Speed Edition. Both of these chips will incorporate MediaTek Star Speed Engine technology, which has been thoroughly upgraded to unlock the full potential of end-to-end gaming.
This octa-core processor uses the TSMC 4nm process and features 1 x Arm Cortex-A78 prime core operating at up to 3.1 GHz, 3 x Arm Cortex-A78 performance cores at 3.0 GHz, and 4 x Arm Cortex-A55 efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz. It also includes the Mali-G610 MC6, similar to the Dimensity 8200.
The standard Oppo Reno 12 is available in Ebony Black, Millennium Silver and Soft Peach colour options. Meanwhile, the Oppo Reno 12 Pro comes in Champagne Gold, Ebony Black and Silver Magic Purple shades.
Oppo Reno 12 Availability And Prices
– 12GB + 256GB: 2699 yuan (USD 372 / Rs. 31,605 approx.)
– 12GB + 512GB: 2999 yuan (USD 413 / Rs. 35,120 approx.)
– 16GB + 256GB: 2999 yuan (USD 413 / Rs. 35,120 approx.)
– 16GB + 512GB: 3199 yuan (USD 441 / Rs. 36,755 approx.)
Oppo Reno 12 Pro Availability And Prices
– 12GB + 256GB: 3399 yuan (USD 469 / Rs. 39,050 approx.)
– 12GB + 512GB: 3699 yuan (USD 520 / Rs. 43,315 approx.)
– 16GB + 512GB: 3999 yuan (USD 562 / Rs. 46,830 approx.)
Both the Reno 12 series phones are available for order and will be on sale in China starting from May 31. There is a possibility of the devices launching in India soon.
The Oppo Reno 12 series adopts a diamond architecture design. The middle frame, developed by Oppo’s own research and development, features the strongest die-cast aluminum alloy in the industry, with significantly higher compressive strength than the industry standard, according to the company. The series also supports IP65 dustproof and waterproof ratings, along with rain touch functionality.