OPPO has officially launched the Reno12 F 5G smartphone in the Philippines. The new device is the company’s more affordable AI-bolstered smartphone, fulfilling its goal to bring AI smartphone features to more people.
Like its more expensive siblings, the Reno12 F 5G is equipped with a powerful camera system that’s bolstered by a range of AI features. It includes a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel Macro Camera, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera. There’s also a 32-megapixel front camera. AI features backing the Reno12 F 5G’s camera system include its Pro Portrait Mode that adds certain effects such as camera bokeh, AI Eraser 2.0 that allows users to remove people and objects from their photos, and AI Studio where users can transform their photos with the included filters and likenesses. The device’s Smart Lasso and Paint Over features have also been improved, achieving a recognition accuracy of up to 98%.
The Reno12 F 5G also comes with AI Writer, AI Summary, and AI Recording Summary that helps users not only write text but also automatically summarize both written articles and voice notes for easier consumption. To help users stay connected, the new smartphone also features AI LinkBoost technology that is supposedly capable of improve both connectivity speeds and latency. There’s also BeaconLink that allows users to make calls over Bluetooth over distances of up to 200 meters.
The Reno12 F 5G features what OPPO calls the Cosmic Ring design, which it says is inspired by classic wristwatches, that’s available in both Amber Orange and Olive Green color options. The rear of the device also features the Halo Light, which shines based on the user’s music and notification settings.
This design is protected by several features such as OPPO’s All-Round Armor, Splash Touch feature that allows the screen to be used even when wet, an IP64 rating, SGS 5-star certification, and Smart Eye tech that adjusts the display brightness based on the current environment. The 120Hz Smart Adaptive Screen of the Reno12 F 5G is capable of reaching up to 2,100 nits local peak brightness and an overall brightness of up to 1,200 nits.
The Reno12 F 5G also features dual stereo speakers that’s backed by OPPO’s Holo Audio spatial audio technology and Ultra Volume mode, OPPO’s new Color OS 14 and Trinity Engine, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 45W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge.
The OPPO Reno12 F 5G is priced at PHP 18,999 and is currently available for pre-order until August 30, 2024, through all OPPO authorized retailers nationwide. Those who pre-order will also receive a free TJ654 Bluetooth speaker. Customers can also opt to purchase an OPPO Care Plan at a discounted price of PHP 999 until September 30, 2024. The OPPO Care Plan includes a one-time free screen replacement for accidental impact, crash, or collision damage within the first 12 months; a free screen protector; and an extended warranty of an another 12 months for performance issues from factory defects (doesn’t include screen damage). The Reno12 F 5G is also available via both Globe and Smart as well as through Home Credit.