The OPPO Reno smartphones have traditionally been ‘camera-focused,’ but with the new OPPO Reno 12 Pro, the brand is shifting its primary focus to AI features, followed by the camera. In addition to this, the phone boasts a sleek design, an attractive display, and a reliable battery. As for the chipset, this phone is powered by a new Reno chipset. And we need to see how it stacks up against competitors like the Realme GT 6 and the OnePlus 12R. […]
The OPPO Reno smartphones have traditionally been ‘camera-focused,’ but with the new OPPO Reno 12 Pro, the brand is shifting its primary focus to AI features, followed by the camera. In addition to this, the phone boasts a sleek design, an attractive display, and a reliable battery.
As for the chipset, this phone is powered by a new Reno chipset. And we need to see how it stacks up against competitors like the Realme GT 6 and the OnePlus 12R. Furthermore, with the influx of new AI-driven phones in the Indian smartphone market, such as the Realme GT 6, does this phone offer competitive AI capabilities? Let’s find out in my review.OPPO Reno 12 Pro Review: Pricing and Availability in India
The OPPO Reno 12 Pro will be available, starting July 18 via Flipkart, the OPPO Store, and retail stores too. Here’s a look at the pricing.
You can get a cashback of up to Rs 4,000 on SBI, HDFC, and ICICI Bank and the option to avail of a no-cost EMI option (up to 9 months).
OPPO Reno 12 Pro Review: Design and Build Quality
The Reno 12 Pro is available in two colours: Sunset Gold and Space Brown. I received the Space Brown colourway for review, and it looks more wine-coloured than brown. The design is an amalgamation of old school camera module and a modern-day dual-tone finish.
Almost 75% of the back panel is covered in a matte finish while the rest comes in a glossy finish. The former looks quite shiny and resists fingerprints, dirt, and debris. This pleases the Monica in me. However, the rest attracts a lot of fingerprints, though the Space Brown colourway helps minimise their visibility. This dual-tone design reminds me of the recently launched Realme GT 6T and Realme GT 6, which had a glossy finish around the camera module. OPPO Reno12 Pro Design
The phone is exceptionally slim and offers a premium aesthetic, despite packing a chunky battery. The in-hand feel is fantastic; it’s hard to put into words how much I love it. One-handed use is quite manageable for me, although it might be challenging for someone with smaller hands. The ergonomics of the device also make it tough to slip from your hands, so you need not worry about that too.
As mentioned in the table above, this phone has an IP65 rating, which is acceptable but is not on par for a flagship device. To help put things into context, phones like the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus and the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, come with an IP68 rating while costing less. The haptics on the Reno 12 Pro are excellent, making typing and other stuff enjoyable. OPPO Reno 12 Pro Review: Display and Audio
This phone features a Quad Curved AMOLED display, which offers a very classy look. It’s not entirely curved — OPPO seems to have found a middle ground between flat and curved displays. This makes the phone look premium while being practical.
I watched high-quality videos on YouTube and the colours were bright and accurate.
