OPPO Reno is a very difficult series to define. On the one hand, it has always maintained the basic idea of youthfulness and fashion in its product definition, but on the other hand, it is always undergoing transformations of great magnitude. For example, the Reno7 series boldly utilizes a straight screen and straight edge design, to the Reno9 series' return to curved surfaces, or the Reno11 series' attempts to mix and match more design elements .......
It's only natural that this bold experimentation is also on display in the Reno12 series, resulting in the OPPO Reno12 Pro we have in our hands today.So what are some of the more noteworthy new highlights it has to offer? Let's explore it together today.
The back cover returns to the classic simplicity, replaced by a new “small straight screen”.
As we talked about at the beginning, OPPO Reno12 Pro's exterior design this time and made relatively substantial changes, greatly streamlined the elements of the back cover, especially the part of the image module, vertical rows of the three cameras look very simple and elegant, but placed in the center of the lens is still a little bit of decorative mirror, with the entire module outside the design of the studs, simple and without losing the sense of hierarchy.
Color is also a major highlight of the OPPO Reno12 series, we received the main color phantom silver purple, this color is very peculiar, in the bright light, it will show a gradient from silver to purple perception, but also in the light will be a few unique ripples, blurring the boundaries of this gradient, a kind of more popular in recent years, laser paper perception, so the phone in the visual on the The phone is visually thin and light.
In the part of the screen, OPPO Reno12 series all adopt the official self-proclaimed “four curved soft edge small straight screen”, including both “curved” and “straight”, seems to be a contradiction in terms. The OPPO is a contradiction in terms. But in fact, OPPO's thinking is not that we can not see, its logic is actually this screen has a “four small (micro) curved”, thus realizing the curved feel and straight good sense of view, can be said to be the optimal solution for the current cell phone screen. Such a piece of excellent sense of view and comfortable hand feel of the four sides of the micro-curved screen, was crowned “super beautiful small straight screen” name, relative to the size of the mainstream 6.8 inches or more, it is indeed slightly smaller, hand feel is also a little better.
Still portrait “three camera”, this time the performance will be better?
OPPO Reno12 Pro image configuration continues the basic idea of the previous generation, or “50 million SLR-level portrait three camera” module, the rear is still a 50-megapixel main camera with a 50-megapixel portrait lens, in addition to an 8-megapixel super wide-angle lens; front also Still 50-megapixel selfie front camera, the comprehensive configuration is still quite good.
The actual imaging effect, OPPO Reno12 Pro also brought similar good performance, daytime resolution ability is still relatively good, bright colors can also be more complete restore the reality of the perception, but also in line with the Reno series has always been the impression of the user.
The newest version of the Reno12 Pro is the one with a wide-angle main camera, and the newest is the one with a wide-angle main camera.
▲OPPO Reno12 Pro Portrait Lens Daytime Samples
▲OPPO Reno12 Pro Portrait Lens Daytime Samples
The OPPO Reno12 Pro is also a great way to get the most out of a night scene. The OPPO Reno12 Pro is a familiar style of imaging, and it can restore a vivid night scene while retaining a sense of night, so the overall quality of the camera is still impressive.
The OPPO Reno12 Pro wide-angle main camera night scene samples
▲OPPO Reno12 Pro Portrait Lens Night Scene Samples
▲OPPO Reno12 Pro Wide-angle Lens Night Shot
We also tested the OPPO Reno12 Pro's portrait shooting ability, compared to the previous generation's advertised “DSLR-level portraits”, the performance of this generation of products is much more realistic and stable, the keying algorithm's accuracy has improved significantly, while the recognition of the background and simulation of the calculation has also become more realistic. In addition, it is also equipped with a new Reno portrait algorithm matrix, the final rendering of this beauty makeup is also exquisite and natural, holding it can easily shoot a portrait blockbuster.
Dynamic can also be optimized, more possibilities to use AI
After talking about the OPPO Reno12 Pro portrait samples, let's take a look at the application of AI on this model. A series of AI applications that were previously available on the OPPO Find X7 series are also supported on the Reno12 series, such as AI Summary, Document Scanning, and Travel Assistant, to name a few.
This time we're going to talk about some new tricks. First of all, let's take a look at the AI Best Photo function, which contains two parts, one is the face ultra-clear algorithm for multiple people, which helps to take clearer and better-looking samples when taking a group photo; the other part is the AI closed-eye restoration, which can use AI to recognize the images before and after the group photo, so as to synthesize a group photo with the most spirited spirit of everyone, and to improve the efficiency of multiple people's group photos.
Another noteworthy feature is the beauty function for live photos. Compared to some manufacturers who prefer sharpening to reduce algorithms in live photos, the OPPO Reno12 Pro takes the opposite route, choosing to add AI beauty algorithms to live photos. But the addition of such algorithms clearly does more good than harm to the finished film, as the optimization of beauty in dynamic situations makes the look more realistic and dynamic, rather than being optimized for a single frame. Our moving pictures hardly do this justice, though, and those interested in this feature can also head over to our review video for a more in-depth look.
At this point, the problem comes back to the original difficulty with live photos: we're still unable to share live photos from the OPPO Reno12 Pro properly, except on the Xiaohongshu platform. So we hope that OPPO and other manufacturers will work together on this, and if you can share live photos on most social media, I think the usage of this feature will be greatly increased.
In addition, we also hope that the ProXDR hyper dynamic display and convenient and fast AI keying function can also be connected with social media as soon as possible, after all, there are a lot of images in the wonderful can only be left in the phone, it is difficult to share out, which is ultimately a big pity.
Performance upgrades, more powerful comprehensive configuration
OPPO Reno12 Pro this time in the comprehensive configuration of the improvement is still very good, and even to a certain extent it has reached the specifications of the “Pro +” oversized cup. First of all, in terms of performance, it uses one of last year's most powerful chip Tengui 9200 +, and upgraded to the new “Star Speed Edition”, performance has reached the real flagship level, which is the core of a comfortable experience, but also to make the screen mentioned earlier to show a full of excellent smoothness.
We also tested its actual performance play in King's Honor. It's not hard to see that the OPPO Reno12 Pro's Tengui 9200+ Star Speed Edition is on par with what we measured last year in terms of real-world performance, with the overall frame rate consistently above 119 fps when removing the frame rate drop when exiting the game at the end, it's still quite stable and smooth.
What's even more surprising is the inclusion of a number of peripherals, especially the X-axis linear motor and stereo dual speakers, which, when combined, make the OPPO Reno12 Pro a complete flagship experience even in my day-to-day use, which is unimaginable for the previous Reno.
Of course, the OPPO Reno12 Pro also continues their pursuit of thinness and long battery life, and on top of being thinner and lighter, it manages to have a large 5000mAh battery and 80W flash charging, which makes up for the last part of the flagship experience, and also allows me to finally feel its good overall strength.
Summary
As we talked about at the beginning, the OPPO Reno12 Pro is both a continuation of the Reno style and another bold exploration. It returns to the simplicity of the earlier Reno series, and is slimmer and lighter again, but it also explores a number of new possibilities based on this simplicity, especially the “small straight screen”.
In addition, compared to the external changes, OPPO Reno12 Pro's internal upgrades are actually more surprising. The combination of the Tenguet 9200+ Star Speed Edition and the X-axis motor gives it a flagship quality in daily use, the larger battery brings peace of mind and security in daily use, and a series of official accessories ...... are quite attentive to the comprehensive upgrades from the inside to the outside, which ultimately accomplishes the excellent experience of the Reno12 Pro.
If you still miss the thin and light feel and simple design of the Reno in the past, then the new generation Reno12 series is the best choice for you.
