Competition in Olympus’s mid-range market is becoming increasingly fierce. It is probably the most populous segment in the smartphone space because of the value for money. Therefore, OPPO is trying to get a share of this market segment through the thin and light terminal OPPO Reno 12 5G. This terminal definitely has a say. Here’s how our test works.
Before we take a look at the design, let’s note Unfortunately, the wall adapter is not included in the package. This is an element now common to many manufacturers and many devices. That’s not a good thing, because to enable 80W fast charging, you need to have a wall socket that’s compatible with these high speeds. Additionally, we also noticed that there is no lid in the packaging. However, we can justify these absences if we look at the prices, which we immediately expect seem to be absolutely correct and which we will reveal to you later.
As soon as you pick up the device, you’ll immediately notice one important feature: its feather-like weight. Or rather, We are about 177 gramshas now become one of the lightest smartphones on the market. The thickness is also very small, only 7.6 mm.
If it’s true that the overall design isn’t original, it certainly is Likewise, the phone is very comfortable to hold in the hand. This is also thanks to the curved sides of the display, which many users find disappointing and disappointing, but which objectively makes it feel better to hold. Also because the back panel of the terminal has a rough pattern that improves its grip and makes it absolutely non-slip..
Overall, the terminal doesn’t exactly feel like a premium smartphone. Or rather, the front provides a sense of absolute value, Excellent panel and good glass, protected by Gorilla Glass 7i. However, the plastic rear gives away its mid-range character.
As already mentioned, this color, although not original, tries to distance itself from all devices on the market, offering two-tone colors. In fact, in our case it’s black/browndepending on the lighting, it may also be reminiscent of a light burgundy color.
The back has a slightly protruding rectangular camera module, three vertically arranged sensors, and an LED flash.
Likewise, on the right side we find the power button and volume rocker, while the left side is completely free. The bottom has the SIM slot, USB-C port, and speaker grille.
exhibit
Reno 12 5G has 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels. color is Vibrant, black looks nice and deep. The visual experience is certainly noteworthy considering the price range the terminal falls in.
The dynamic refresh rate is Automatically adjusts between 60Hz and 120Hzalthough we do not hide that in our experience we preferred to keep it at 120 Hz to ensure a smoother and more agile terminal.
still, The screen supports HDR10+while the brightness Up to 1200 nits ensures good visibility even outdoors.
Performance
Reno 12 5G is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor scam Our case supports 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 memory. While it’s not the most powerful chip in its class, it handles everyday life well We never noticed any slowdown or lag.
Of course, if you use it with other devices with top-tier processors, you will notice the difference, but under normal circumstances, OPPO Reno 12 will satisfy you absolutely in all areas. Only in demanding gaming situationsIn fact, you can feel some limitationsbut then again, we’re not dealing with a gaming phone.
camera
Providing 50MP main sensor for photography8MP ultra-wide-angle and 2MP macro sensors. Photos taken with the main camera are of good quality, especially in optimal lighting conditions. We noticed a big difference between photos taken outside in sunlight and photos taken indoors in good but not optimal light. The first is excellent, with very vivid colors and lots of detail; the latter is good, but not to the level of the former. You can check it out for yourself in the gallery below.
you see a Quality drops when using 2x zoomor even further, just like ultra-wide angles can degrade image quality, especially if there’s some uncertainty around the edges.
32MP front camera It takes very clear photos and good color reproduction. In this case, artificial intelligence functions also step in, first and foremost to improve the portrait.
AI features are interesting For example, it can eliminate unwanted elements from your photos. In many cases we have achieved truly outstanding results that exceed expectations. However, in other, more complex images, the AI ​​effect is very noticeable. Regardless, it’s a particularly appreciated feature.
We offer you a gallery of images taken directly from the terminal:
Batteries and charging
Reno 12 5G equipped 5000mAh battery, 80W fast charge. Even with intensive use, during our testing we were always able to arrive at night calmly and with a good remaining charge, almost always no less than 15-20%. Additionally, use a suitable 80W adapterTOLL It takes just over 50 minutes to complete from 0 to 100.
in conclusion
Reno 12 5G is a very cost-effective terminal in this price range. at the time of writing Amazon sells for 379 euros. It is an effective protagonist of the mid-range scene, with a refined design (the plastic back is a shame, but this helps to maintain a light weight), good autonomy and advanced artificial intelligence features.
Good day-to-day performance for normal use, but definitely not top-notch. For example, the game may not meet the expectations of those who want to play a demanding game with maximum detail.
OPPO Reno 12 is a terminal worth recommending to those looking for an absolutely balanced, thin and light device.
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Professional version
- Slim and lightweight design
- The display is of excellent quality and cost-effective
- charging very fast
- AI features in photos
- Outdoor photos….
be opposed to
- Plastic rear
- …photos are a bit faded indoors
- Not suitable for gaming
- There is neither a wall adapter nor a cover in the package
