Oppo has made good on its promise, unveiling the K12 Plus in China. This upper mid-range device offers near high-end performance at a budget-friendly price. However, it is currently only available in China.
Design and Display
The K12 Plus features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 1080p resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. This screen can reach a peak brightness of 1,100 nits and includes wet touch control support, enhancing usability in various conditions.
Oppo emphasizes durability with this model, highlighting its proprietary shock-absorbing diamond structure and a safety airbag design for comprehensive drop protection.
Internals and Software
Equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, the K12 Plus offers up to 12 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It also supports storage expansion up to 1 TB via a microSD card. The device runs on Android 14, customized with Oppo’s ColorOS 14 interface. Future software update plans have not been disclosed yet.
Cameras
The main camera boasts a 50MP sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), ensuring sharp and steady shots. Complementing this is an 8MP ultrawide lens for capturing broader scenes. For selfies, the device features a 16MP front-facing camera.
Oppo has incorporated AI editing features into the K12 Plus, including an AI eraser function and an emoji generation feature, allowing users to create personalized emojis from photo cutouts.
Battery and Pricing
The K12 Plus is powered by a 6,400 mAh battery, designed to last more than 2 days. The smartphone supports 80W wired fast charging, with Oppo claiming a 50% charge in just 20 minutes using the compatible 80W power adapter. It also supports 10W reverse wired charging, allowing it to function as a power bank for other devices.
The Oppo K12 Plus has a starting price of $270 in China and is available in white and black colors. It is currently unclear when this phone will reach the global market or if it will be released under a different name.
Oppo K12 Plus Specifications
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- CPU: Octa-core (1×2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
- GPU: Adreno 720
- OS: Android 14, ColorOS 14.5
- Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G
- Display: 6.7″ AMOLED, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120Hz, 1100 nits peak, 1B colors
- RAM: 8 GB, 12 GB
- Storage: 256 GB, 512 GB
- Card Slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
- Main Camera:
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
- 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm
- Front Camera: 16 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0″, 1.0µm
- Colors: Black, White
- Fingerprint Sensor: Under-display
- Battery: 6,400 mAh, 80W wired charging
- Price: $270
