OPPO Reno 12 series tipped to feature improved periscope camera with higher optical zoom

HIGHLIGHTS

• OPPO Reno 12  series might come with improved periscope telephoto sensors.
• This could be a new sensor with a higher optical zoom.
• OPPO currently uses a 32MP Sony IMX709 telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom on the Reno 11 series of smartphones.

OPPO Reno 11 series launched in India a few days ago as a successor to the Reno 10 lineup. The new generation introduced camera upgrades and slightly improved hardware. It looks like the company is working on bringing a successor, dubbed the OPPO Reno 12. There are early leaks on the upcoming OPPO Reno phones, and here’s what they reveal.

OPPO Reno 12 series camera details leaked

• The latest leak comes from tipster DigitalChatStation who shared details on the OPPO Reno 12 on Weibo.
• The tipster suggeststhe OPPO Reno 12 might come with improved periscope telephoto sensors. This could be a new sensor with a higher optical zoom

• OPPO currently uses a 32MP Sony IMX709 telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom on the Reno 11 series of smartphones.
• According to DCS, the OPPO Reno 12 series phone will sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series sub-platform chipset.
• The post appears to be hinting that the phones could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
• We might see a lot of mid-range phones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset in 2024. iQOO Neo 9 Pro (launching in India on February 22nd) and OnePlus Ace 3.

OPPO Reno 10 series was launched in May 2023 in China, followed by Reno 11 lineup in November. There are good chances the Reno 12 series could debut around May 2024.

OPPO Reno 11, Reno 11 Pro specifications

• Display:OPPO Reno 12 series 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2412 × 1080 pixels resolution, up to 1600nits brightness, and HDR10+.
• Reno 11/Reno 11 Pro chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC with Mali-G68 MC4 GPU (Reno 11). MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC coupled with Mali-G610 MC6 (Reno 11 Pro).
• RAM/Storage: OPPO Reno 12 series Up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 Storage in India.
• OS: Android 14-based Funtouch OS.
• Connectivity: OPPO Reno 12 series include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC and a USB Type-C port. There is an in-display fingerprint sensor and Dolby Atmos support.
• Cameras:OPPO Reno 11 and Reno 11 Pro feature triple rear cameras that include a 50MP primary sensor with OIS and LED flash, a 32MP telephoto camera and an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens. There is a 32MP Sony IMX709 front camera for selfies and video chats.
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 67W Super Flash Charge support. Reno 11 Pro has a 4700mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.

Key Specs

OPPO Reno11

MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | 8 GBProcessor

6.7 inches (17.02 cm)Display

50 MP + 8 MP + 32 MPRear camera

32 MPSelfie camera

5000 mAhBattery

• The OPPO Reno 11 5G 8GB+128GB variant is priced at Rs 29,999 while the 8GB+256GB option will be sold at Rs 31,999. The handset comes in Rock Grey and Wave Green colours. The company is offering a Rs 3,000 instant discount on select cards, a Rs 2,000 exchange bonus, and a 6-month no-cost EMI.
• The Reno 11 Pro 12GB+256GB version costs Rs 39,999 in India. For this model, the brand is offering up to Rs 4,000 instant discount with select cards and up to Rs 4,000 exchange bonus. The phones are now available to pre-order in India and they will be available via Flipkart, OPPO store and retail stores. The Reno 11 Pro will be available from January 18th, while the Reno 11 will hit stores on January 25th.

OPPO Reno 11, Reno 11 Pro specifications, features

The OPPO Reno 11 and Reno 11 Pro sport the same 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2412 × 1080 pixels resolution, up to 1600nits brightness, and HDR10+.

The vanilla OPPO Reno 11 isOPPO Reno 12 series powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC with Mali-G68 MC4 GPU. On the other hand, the Reno 11 Pro gets the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC coupled with Mali-G610 MC6. In comparison, the China version of the Reno 11 Pro has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Both phones offer up to 12GOPPO Reno 12 series B LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 Storage in India.

The OPPO Reno 11 phones run on Android 14-based ColorOS 14 custom skin out of the box. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC and a USB Type-C port. There is an in-display fingerprint sensor and Dolby Atmos support.

In the camera department, the OPPO Reno 11 and OPPO Reno 12 series Reno 11 Pro feature triple rear cameras that include a 50MP primary sensor with OIS and LED flash, a 32MP telephoto camera and OPPO Reno 12 series an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens. There is a 32MP Sony IMX709 front camera for selfies and video chats.OPPO Reno 12 series

The OPPO Reno 11 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery wOPPO Reno 12 series ith 67W Super Flash Charge support. While the Reno 11 Pro has a 4700mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.