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Oppo Reno 12 Pro

Buy with careValue Score 56/100
$480
Global release; not US-official; USD-equivalent pricing
$600 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until July 2028 · Buy-by July 2026

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2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Oppo promises 4 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until July 2028 — buying it today still gets you about 2.1 years of safe use.

Source: Oppo's official policy · last verified 2026-06-13 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$19.43/month

55% above the $300–600 median ($12.54/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

A slim, AI-focused midranger with a 50MP telephoto and a strong 50MP selfie camera.

Pros

  • Dedicated 50MP telephoto plus 50MP front camera
  • Slim 7.4mm, 180g design with 80W charging
  • AI editing features and a smooth 120Hz AMOLED

Cons

  • Only a weak 8MP ultra-wide
  • Midrange Dimensity 7300 rather than flagship silicon
Best for: Selfie and portrait shootersBest for: Buyers wanting a thin, light midrangerAvoid if: You want flagship gaming performanceAvoid if: You need a high-resolution ultra-wide

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy
RAM12GB
Storage256GB / 512GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
telephoto 2x50MP
ultra-wide8MP
front50MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm
Weight180 g
Materialsglass front, glass back, plastic frame
Water resistanceIP65
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 14 with ColorOS 14.1 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C, NFC
Update policy3 OS upgrades · 4 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Reno 12 Pro have a telephoto camera?

Yes. It includes a 50MP telephoto for about 2x optical zoom alongside the 50MP main camera.

How long will the Reno 12 Pro get updates?

Oppo provides about three OS upgrades and four years of security patches, putting end of support around mid-2028.

Is the Reno 12 Pro water resistant?

It carries an IP65 rating, protecting against dust and low-pressure water jets but not submersion.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-13.