Back in July, OPPO released the Reno12 Series 5G in the Philippines, and it comes with new AI features that make it stand out in the PH smartphone market.
To be exact, this new series comes in two versions: the OPPO Reno12 and Reno 12 Pro. Both phones are powered by a capable MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy for Reno SoC complete with an array of AI features that should give users better photography options and connectivity
Of course, performance and AI aren’t the only reasons to get the Reno12 Series 5G phones as both models pack an array of premium features that should make them great partners.
So, if you’re thinking of getting a new phone to upgrade to, here are five features that make the Reno12 Series 5G well worth considering as your next daily driver.
Harnessing the Power of Generative AI
It seems that 2024 is the year of AI given just how many laptops and phones have been released over the past months that come with AI features. The Reno12 Series 5G is no exception as OPPO highlighted its AI features during the launch.
Even with the many AI devices out right now, the Reno12 Series 5G stands out in key ways as some of its AI features are unique to the lineup. One of them is the AI Studio.
With the AI Studio app, users can take or upload photos of themselves and transform them into creative avatars that are great as unique profile pictures for social media.
With this, users can turn their ordinary photo into a cowboy, a secret agent, and more. What’s also cool about this feature is that users can combine two photos into one themed image.
Aside from this creative option, the Reno12 Series 5G phones also pack the AI Eraser 2.0 feature. This enhanced version of OPPO’s AI Eraser makes it easy to erase people and even objects in the background of any photo.
The AI Eraser 2.0 feature not only allows users to remove selected people or objects in the background but it can also remove all people in a shot automatically, with just one press of a button. This makes editing for that perfect shot easier.
Capable Cameras for Portraits and More
Having a smart AI Eraser is great and all, but capable cameras are still a requirement to take excellent photos. In this regard, OPPO’s latest Reno lineup packs an impressive camera setup.
To start, the base Reno12 has a 50MP main camera with PDAF and OIS, and it’s complemented by an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro camera. At the front meanwhile is a 32MP selfie camera.
For a better idea of the phone’s capabilities for photography, here are samples taken from the phone’s array of shooters:
As you can see, the Reno12 is able to capture excellent shots in both daytime and nighttime. This is thanks to both the 50MP main camera itself and the AI-assisted processing.
Users should also expect similarly good results with the Pro model. That’s because the phone also has a 50MP main camera. What makes it worthy of its Pro moniker is the fact that it comes with a 50MP 2x telephoto zoom which should give users more flexibility when taking photos.
Plus, the Reno12 Pro has a 50MP selfie camera that should be a great match for those who love taking and posting selfies and vlogs.
AI LinkBoost for All-Day Connectivity
The Reno12 Series 5G’s AI features aren’t just for photography though as OPPO also included its new AI LinkBoost technology in the devices.
As its name implies, LinkBoost is OPPO’s proprietary tech that promises to deliver excellent mobile connectivity, even in challenging situations. This is thanks to a 360° Surround Antenna solution consisting of nine individual antennas with a system-level AI model. This model recognizes a user’s network condition and performs network switching automatically for an optimal connection.
To prove that it works, OPPO tested the LinkBoost feature in partnership with Smart. The test results showed that the Reno12 Pro 5G logged downlink speeds of 20.96 MBPS and uplink speeds of 16.41 MBPS in weak signal areas. These results outperformed competing devices according to Smart’s data.
As such, the Reno12 Series 5G should be a great partner for both work and difficult situations (think inclement weather) where being connected is key.
Protection from Scratches and the Elements
Along with great connectivity, the Reno12 Series 5G phones also promise to be reliable devices, literally. This is thanks to the protection features that OPPO packed in the phones.
For instance, the two phones come with Corning glass protection – Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for the base model and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for the Pro. This means the large AMOLED panels on both phones should be protected from scratches.
The screen isn’t the only thing with protection on each device though as the Reno12 Series 5G phones are IP65 dust and water resistance rated. As a bonus, the phones have OPPO’s Splash Touch feature that allows users to tap and swipe the screen like normal, even when there are water droplets on the screen and their fingers.
Good Performance with Top-Notch Battery life
To top it all off, the Reno12 Series 5G also promises good performance for both daily use and gaming thanks to its combo of the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy for Reno platform and plenty of RAM (8GB for the base and 12GB for the Pro).
Complementing the performance is the battery. To be exact, both base and Pro models of the Reno12 Series 5G pack 5,000mAh batteries, complete with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging.
Thanks to this combo, not only will both phones easily be able to last a day of heavy use, but they can also reach 100% battery in well under an hour. Plus, the fast-charging feature means the phones can be topped up in just a few minutes and get hours of use in return.
OPPO Reno12 Series 5G Price and Availability in the Philippines
With their combination of stand-out AI features, protection from the elements, capable cameras, and reliable performance, the OPPO Reno12 Series 5G is definitely worth checking out for users who are looking for a new premium smartphone to buy.
The OPPO Reno12 5G is priced at PHP 24,999 and comes in Astro Silver, Sunset Pink, and Matte Brown. Meanwhile, the OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G is priced at PHP 34,999 and comes in Nebula Silver and Space Brown.
Both phones are available now in OPPO concept stores and partner retailers in the Philippines, as well as in OPPO’s official online stores in Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.