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

Published On: January 16, 2024

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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.

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.

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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 suggests the 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: 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: Up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 Storage in India.
OS: Android 14-based Funtouch OS.
Connectivity: 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.