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Oppo Reno12 F

Oppo Reno12 F 256GB deals

The Oppo Reno12 F is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.

Release date: 1 July 2024

Spec scores Under £200 Phones · 126 phones
Performance 1.7 /5
Display 3.5 /5
Rear Camera 2 /5
Front Camera 2.9 /5
Battery 2.4 /5
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Buyers who want a slim, smart-looking phone with a bright 120Hz screen and dependable battery life, and who stick to messaging, streaming and casual apps rather than demanding games.

Oppo Reno12 F 256GB

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No UK retailers currently stock the Oppo Reno12 F in 256GB.

About the Oppo Reno12 F

The Oppo Reno12 F is the affordable member of the Reno12 family, and it leans on design and durability rather than raw specification. It is a slim phone at under 8mm with a flat 6.67-inch OLED that runs at 120Hz and pushes to 2,100 nits at peak, so it looks and feels more expensive than it is. Oppo pairs that with a 5,000mAh battery and SUPERVOOC charging, plus ColorOS features aimed at longevity such as battery health management. The camera set is led by a 50MP main sensor with an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro alongside, and there is a 32MP front camera that outguns most rivals for selfies. Where it gives ground is performance: the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 is an entry-level 5G chip, so it is fine for messaging, streaming and casual games but will feel slow next to similarly priced phones with faster silicon. Buy it for the screen, the styling and the battery rather than for speed.

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Oppo Reno12 F vs Oppo Reno11 F - Key Differences

Feature Oppo Reno12 F Oppo Reno11 F
Display 6.67-inch OLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz 6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080 x 2412, 120Hz
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 MediaTek Dimensity 7050
Camera 50MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro 64MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro
Storage options 256GB or 512GB, microSD supported 256GB, microSD supported
Battery 5,000 mAh (typical), SUPERVOOC charging 5,000 mAh, 67W SUPERVOOC
Weight 187 g 177 g
Dimensions 163.1 x 75.8 x 7.76 mm 161.1 x 74.7 x 7.54 mm

Frequently asked questions

Is the Oppo Reno12 F worth buying?
The Oppo Reno12 F is worth buying if you want a slim, well-built phone with a good 120Hz OLED screen and all-day battery for a modest outlay. Its weak point is the entry-level Dimensity 6300 chipset, which limits it for demanding games and heavy multitasking. For everyday use and photography in good light it holds up well.
How good is the Oppo Reno12 F camera?
The Reno12 F uses a 50MP main camera backed by an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro, so daylight shots from the main sensor are the strong point and the supporting lenses are basic. The 32MP front camera is unusually high-resolution for this class and suits selfies and video calls. There is no telephoto, so zoom relies on cropping.
How long does the Oppo Reno12 F battery last?
The Reno12 F has a 5,000mAh battery (typical rating) which, combined with the power-efficient Dimensity 6300, comfortably lasts a full day of mixed use. It supports Oppo's SUPERVOOC fast charging over USB-C, and there is no wireless charging.
Does the Oppo Reno12 F have a microSD card slot?
Yes, the Reno12 F supports microSD expansion on top of its 256GB or 512GB of built-in storage. That is generous for the class, since many rivals at this level start at 128GB with no way to add more.
Does the Oppo Reno12 F support 5G?
Yes. The Reno12 F runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, a 5G chipset, so it works on all UK 5G networks. It also has NFC for contactless payments and an in-display fingerprint reader.
Should I get the Oppo Reno12 F or the Reno11 F?
The Reno11 F is the previous generation and actually leads on some specifications, with a faster Dimensity 7050 chipset, a 64MP main camera, an IP65 rating and a lighter 177g body. The Reno12 F is slimmer in feel, offers larger 256GB and 512GB storage options and has the more recent software base. If performance matters more than newness, the Reno11 F is worth comparing closely.
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Oppo Reno12 F Specifications

Spec Scores

Under £200 Phones · 126 phones

  • Dimensity 6300
  • Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
126 phones in this group →
This phone
34%
Avg
28%
Best
45%
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This phone
34%
Avg
50%
Best
100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

  • 6.67 inches
  • 1080 x 2400 pixels
  • AMOLED, 120Hz, 2100 nits peak
126 phones in this group →
This phone
69%
Avg
45%
Best
76%
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This phone
69%
Avg
61%
Best
100%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

  • Triple camera setup
  • 50 MP main camera
  • Optical image stabilisation (OIS)
  • 1080p video recording
126 phones in this group →
This phone
40%
Avg
29%
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50%
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This phone
40%
Avg
42%
Best
93%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.

  • 32 MP front camera
  • 1080p selfie video
126 phones in this group →
This phone
58%
Avg
50%
Best
67%
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This phone
58%
Avg
61%
Best
93%

Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.

  • 5,000 mAh
  • 45W wired, PD2.0
126 phones in this group →
This phone
48%
Avg
48%
Best
67%
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This phone
48%
Avg
53%
Best
100%

Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

163.1 x 75.8 x 7.8

Weight

187 g (6.60 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Operating System

Android 14, up to Android 15, ColorOS 15

Colours

Olive Green, Amber Orange

Radio

Unspecified

Body

Olive Green, Amber Orange

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

50

Primary Camera

50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS

Primary Camera Video

1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Second Camera

50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS

Third Camera

50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS

Selfie Camera Features

Panorama

Primary Selfie Camera

32 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm

Video Resolution

1080

Selfie Video Resolution

1080p@30fps

Display

Type

AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 600 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HMB), 2100 nits (peak)

Display Size

6.67

Display Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

Display Protection

Asahi Glass AGC DT-Star2

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Dimensity 6300

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC

Internal Storage

256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm Jack

No

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66

5G

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS

Battery

Battery

5000

Charging

45W wired, PD2.0 Reverse wired

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass