The OPPO Reno12 F 5G is the budget offering of the Reno12 lineup. Despite the price cut, it still comes with AI capabilities much like its siblings. But is AI the only thing going for this device?
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Screen | 6.67-inch OLED, 2400 x 1080, 120Hz, 100% DCI-P3, 2100 nits Local Peak Brightness, AGC DT-Star2 Protection |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB LPDDR4X |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14.0 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP f/1.8 Main Camera, 8MP f/2.2 Ultrawide, 2MP f/2.4 Macro |
| Front Camera | 32MP f/2.4 |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB UFS 2.2 |
| Network | Dual-SIM, 5G |
| Connectivity | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 45W SuperVOOC |
| Others | In-Display Fingerprint Scanner, IP64 Dust and Water Resistance |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 75.8 x 7.76mm |
| Weight | 187g |
| Colors | Amber Orange, Olive Green |
The Reno12 F 5G is encased in an off-white box with its branding at the front. It comes bundled with a 45W SuperVOOC charger, a USB-C to USB-A cable, a SIM ejector pin, a protective case, and documentation.
It’s worth noting that the protective case bundled with the smartphone is one of the nicer ones in the market and is definitely an improvement over they usual silicone case.
The OPPO Reno12 F 5G comes in Amber Orange and Olive Green variants with our review unit being the latter. While not as distinctive as the Amber Orange colorway, the Olive Green variant may be preferred by minimalists.
The Reno12 F 5G rests its rear cameras on a circular module instead of a rectangular island like the rest of the Reno12 series. As something extra, OPPO have implemented a customizable RGB ring on the camera module that acts as a notification light.
There’s now a stereo setup on the device instead of relying on a single bottom-firing speaker. The chassis, however, a slightly lower IP64 dust and water resistance rating compared to the Reno11 F’s IP65.
All of its buttons are clustered at the right-hand side. Its SIM tray pops out near the USB-C port at the bottom, and supports two SIM cards. Unfortunately, there’s no 3.5mm audio jack nor a microSD slot.
The OPPO Reno12 F 5G sports a flat 6.67-inch 2400 x 1080 120Hz OLED display. It’s just a smidge smaller than its predecessors, but its brightness has been increased to 1,200nits in direct sunlight.
The display looks good with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and high contrast thanks to its OLED panel. The increased brightness also works well, especially if you regularly use it when you’re outdoors.
Its addition of stereo speakers gives the device a contemporary touch. This allows it to get a more spacious audio compared to a single bottom-firing speaker. Don’t expect a top-notch auditory experience though as bass is still lacking, which is expected for such a thin device.
For imaging, OPPO equips the Reno12 F 5G with a 50MP f/1.8 main camera complemented by an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro lens. Selfies can be taken with a 32MP f/2.4 front-facing camera.
Its main 50MP f/1.8 main camera is powered by an OmniVision OV50D sensor. Though it’s a tier below than other sensors in the Reno12 range, performance is still serviceable. Photos come out with good color reproduction and sharp details.
There is a bit of softness at the edges and HDR performance could be improved as some elements seem to be blown out in high-contrast scenarios. Low-light quality is also a bit disappointing with some noise apparent in photos.
The 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera is a bit below than the main camera, and it’s not just about its lower pixel count. Some shots look a bit smudged to our eyes, though colors remain decent. There is a good amount of sharpness at the middle with some softness at the edges.
If you want to erase unwanted objects or people in the frame, OPPO’s AI Erase 2.0 can help you. You can just encircle the object in the frame and AI will make it disappear with convincing results. You’ll need to be connected to the Internet, however, as all the processing is done via cloud.
In an odd move, the OPPO Reno12 F 5G is equipped with the weaker MediaTek Dimensity 6300 compared to the 11 F 5G’s Dimensity 7050. We’re not saying that it’s bad, but it’s definitely at a loss performance-wise compared to last generation’s offering. We can only assume that this was done to match the price of its predecessor.
The Dimensity 6300 does an acceptable job for average use. You’ll rarely see the smartphone chug up aside from heavy workloads. Benchmarks figures sufficient, but are a tier below its predecessor except PCMark Work 3.0.
It will be able to run mainstream games without issue. Graphically-intensive games like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail will need their graphical settings turned down to get playable framerates.
A 5,000mAh battery powers the smartphone – an average figure for a midrange smartphone. It does plenty in a single charge reaching around 16 hours in PCMark Work 3.0. With average use, you should be able to use the device throughout the day with plenty to spare.
Another cost-cutting measure is its 45W SuperVOOC charging. While still fast enabling the battery to be filled up in an hour from empty, it’s slower than the 67W SuperVOOC charging of its predecessor.
There’s plenty to like in the OPPO Reno12 F 5G even though it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Its main camera delivers pretty snaps, its display and speakers offer a good entertainment experience, and AI Erase 2.0 makes editing photos a quick and easy affair.
The downgrade to a lower tier chipset and slower charging might be off putting for some, especially gamers or heavy multitaskers. For average users, however, this shouldn’t be much of an issue. Fortunately, OPPO hides this within an attractive chassis.
Price and Availability
The OPPO Reno12 F 5G is priced at PhP 18,999 in the Philippines. You can now get it via OPPO’s official Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok stores, as well as authorized retailers and OPPO concept stores nationwide.
