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OPPO
Reno12
- 6.7-inch 3D Flexible AMOLED with two curved edges of equal height
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy
- 177 g
- 5000 mAh
- Model number
- CPH2625
Physical specifications
6.7"
Display size
177 g
Weight
161.4 mm
Height
74.1 mm
Width
7.6 mm
Thickness
19.5:9
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Released
- July 25, 2024
Display
- Display size
- 6.7"
- Display technology
- 3D Flexible AMOLED with two curved edges of equal height
- Resolution
- 2412 × 1080
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 1200 nits
- Protection
- Corning ® Gorilla ® Glass 7i
Performance
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy
- GPU
- Arm Mali-G615
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Rated capacity
- 4880 mAh
- Wired charging
- 80 W
- Charging standard
- SUPERVOOC
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS; Ultra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2
- Front cameras
- Front · 32 MP · ƒ/2.0
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth ® 5.4
- USB
- USB Type-C
- NFC
- Yes
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
7.5
out of 10
A value-forward midrange phone that shares its display, chipset, and battery with the pricier Reno12 Pro, trading a 2x optical telephoto for a basic macro camera and a lower selfie-camera resolution to reach a friendlier price.
Category scores
Camera
6.5
Reliable 50MP main sensor for daylight shots, with a basic 2MP macro camera and lower-resolution selfie sensor trailing the Reno12 Pro's telephoto and autofocus front camera.
Battery and charging
8.0
5,000 mAh cell delivers essentially identical battery life to the pricier Pro model thanks to shared display and chipset efficiency.
Performance
7.0
Dimensity 7300-Energy handles everyday tasks smoothly, with heavier gaming exposing the midrange chipset's ceiling.
Handling and portability
8.0
177 g and a slimmer profile than the Reno11 generation make for comfortable one-handed carry and use.
Build quality
7.5
Quad-curved glass and IP65 sealing offer a premium feel and reasonable weather resistance for the price tier.
Value
8.5
Delivers close to the Reno12 Pro's core experience at a meaningfully lower price, making it the stronger value pick of the pair.
Strengths
- Shares display, chipset, and battery capacity with the pricier Reno12 Pro
- Slimmer, lighter design than the previous Reno11 generation
- Fast 80W charging with strong long-term battery health claims
- Useful AI camera and productivity tools shared with the Pro model
Weaknesses
- 2MP macro camera trails the Pro's 2x optical telephoto
- 32MP selfie camera trails the Pro's 50MP autofocus sensor
- IP65 rating offers less protection than premium rivals
- Midrange chipset ceiling shows under heavier gaming loads
Best for
- Buyers wanting most of the Reno12 Pro experience for less money
- Casual photographers prioritizing a reliable main camera
- Users who value a slim, premium-feeling midrange design
- Owners upgrading from Reno11 or older midrange phones
Less suitable for
- Photography enthusiasts who rely on optical zoom for portraits
- Buyers wanting the sharpest possible selfie camera
- Users who need IP68/IP69-level water resistance
- Heavy mobile gamers wanting flagship-tier sustained performance
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Reno11, Reno10, or older midrange Android
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: Quad-curved display, efficiency chipset, and AI camera tools represent a meaningful design and software refresh.
Current device: OPPO Reno12 Pro
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Standard Reno12 wins price and reaches about 95% of the Pro experience; Pro wins optical telephoto and selfie camera quality.
Current device: Photography-focused buyers needing optical zoom
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: The Reno12 Pro's dedicated telephoto lens delivers a clearer imaging advantage for portrait and travel photography.
Current device: Recent flagship-tier phone owners
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: The Reno12's value proposition is strongest for buyers moving up from older midrange or budget hardware, not down from flagships.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
ManageableOne-handed use is workable, with some stretch for top-of-screen reach.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
More comfortable for reading and media than compact phones.
Gaming
Casual gamingIt is better suited to lighter games and moderate visual settings than demanding 3D titles.
Bottom line
The OPPO Reno12 earns respect as the value pick of the Reno12 duo — a phone that shares its quad-curved AMOLED display, power-efficient Dimensity 7300-Energy chipset, and 5,000 mAh battery with the pricier Reno12 Pro while trimming the telephoto camera and selfie sensor to reach a friendlier price. Its clearest trade-offs are a basic macro camera instead of optical zoom, a lower-resolution selfie sensor, and IP65 sealing that trails premium rivals. Buyers upgrading from older midrange phones and those who prioritize value over telephoto photography see the clearest benefits; photography enthusiasts who rely on zoom should compare the Reno12 Pro carefully.
Models and configurations
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE
- Model variants
- CPH2625
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