Table Of Content

• Introduction
• Design
• Display
• Camera
• Hardware
• Battery
• Software
• Features
• Special Features
• Pricing and Availability
• Conclusion

Introduction

The OPPO A12 is a budget smartphone released by OPPO in April 2020. It is an entry-level device aimed primarily at developing markets.

The A12 features a large 6.2-inch LCD display, MEDIA TEK HELIO P35 processor, triple rear camera setup, and a large 4230MAH battery. Key features include facial recognition, dual 4G SIM support, rear fingerprint sensor, and Color OS 6.1 based on Android 10.

The phone was launched globally in April 2020, starting at around $100 USD. It aims to provide a solid smartphone experience and decent camera capabilities at an affordable price point. The A12 is positioned as a successor, battery and cameras while retaining a similar design.

Overall, the OPPO A12 offers a compelling value option for budget-conscious consumers who still want modern amenities like a water drop notch display, facial recognition and triple cameras. It faces competition from other low-cost models but provides OPPO brand recognition and software experience.

Design

The OPPO A12 features a sleek and stylish design with an ergonomic 3D curved body that is comfortable to hold. It measures 164.4 x 75 x 8.33mm and weighs just 179g, making it lightweight and easy to carry around.

The phone has a plastic back cover with a laminated panel that gives it a glossy finish. The rounded edges and corners ensure a good trip. The A12 comes in two color options – Flowing Silver and Mist Blue.

Despite the plastic build, the phone feels sturdy and durable. The smooth rounded edges and seamless rear camera module give it a premium look. The lightweight design combined with the ergonomic curves make the A12 easy and comfortable to use even for extended periods.

Display

The OPPO A12 features a 6.22-inch display with a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. It users an IPS LCD panel, which provides good viewing angles and color reproduction.

The HD+ resolution on a screen of this size translates to a pixel density of around 270ppi. which is decent for regular usage. Text and images will appear sharp, and you wont notice any individual pixels. While the resolution is not as high as full HD displays. Its still perfectly usable for most tasks.

With a 19:9 aspect ratio, the display is tall and narrow, following the trend of modern smartphones. This allows for a large screen while keeping the phone easy to hold and pocket able. The bezels around the display are reasonably thin, especially on the sides.

The max brightness of the screen is 480nits, which is typical for phones in this price segment. It should be bright enough for legibility in most conditions, including direct sunlight. However, it may struggle in very bright environments compared to higher-end displays.

Overall, the OPPO A12 has a capable display for a budget smartphone. The large 6.22-inch size, IPS panel, and HD+ resolution provide a pleasant viewing experience for everyday use. While not impressive by flagship standards, the screen gets the job done well considering the price point.

Camera

The OPPO A12 features a dual rear camera setup and a front selfie camera. The main rear camera is 13MP and the secondary rear camera is 2MP depth sensor. The 13MP main camera has an f/2.2 aperture and can record 1080p video at 30fps. It includes AI beautification, HDR, Panorama, and other camera features. The 2MP depth sensor helps create BOKEH effect for portrait shots.

For selfies, the OPPO A12 has a 5MP front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture. It can capture decent quality selfies and video chats. The front camera also includes AI beautification to enhance selfies. Overall, the OPPO A12 has a pretty standard camera setup for its price range, with the main 13MP sensor capable of taking good photos in daylight. The camera struggle more in low light, but features like Night Mode can help. The 5MP selfie camera will work fine for social media selfies and video calling.

Hardware

The OPPO A12 is powered by the MEDIA TEK HELIO P35 chipset, which offers decent performance for daily tasks and light gaming. It packs 2GB or 3GB of RAM, depending on the variant, which should be adequate for smooth multitasking.

For storage, you get 32GB onboard, which can be expanded up to 256GB via a dedicated micro SD card slot. This allows you to store plenty of apps, photos, videos, and other files on the devices.

Some key hardware specs include:

• Chipset: MEDIA TEK HELIO P35
• CPU: OCTA-CORE 2.3GHz Cortex-A53
• GPU: Power VR GE8320
• RAM: 2GB/3GB
• Storage: 32GB, expandable up to 256GB
• Micro SD card slot

The HELIO P35 chipset strikes a good balance between performance and efficiency. While not the most powerful, it can handle common tasks and gaming reasonably well. The RAM options cater to different budgets and use cases. Storage is also versatile with the dedicated card slot for expansion. Overall, the hardware configuration of the OPPO A12 provides a smooth experience for day-to-day use.

Battery

The  OPPO A12 comes equipped with a large 4230 MAH battery which provides excellent battery life. Users can expect the A12 to last through a full day of moderate to heavy usage on a single charge.

For charging, the A12 supports 10W standard charging over a micro USB port. Using the included 10W charger, the A12 can charge form 0-50% in around 1 hour. A full charge from empty takes approximately 2 hours and 15minutes.

While 10W charging is not the fastest by today standard. It is adequate for an entry-level phone like the A12. The large battery capacity combined with 10W charging offers a good balance of battery life and charging speed.

Software

The OPPO A12 runs on Android 9 pie with Color OS 6.1 on top. This provides a smooth and intuitive software experience.

Some of the pre-installed apps on the A12 include:

• Phone Manager – For managing and optimizing your phone
• O Roaming – For using mobile data while travelling aboard
• Game space – For an optimized gaming experience by managing resources
• Clone App – For transferring data from old phone to the A12
• OPPO App Store – For downloading additional apps and games

The OPPO comes with other standard apps like Calendar, Clock, Contacts, Camera, Gallery, Calculator, Etc. The UI is clean and easy to navigate. Overall, the software offers a great experience without too much bloatware.

Features

The OPPO A12 comes with several useful features that enhance the overall user experience.

Biometrics

The A12 has a rear-mounted fingerprints sensor for quickly unlocking the phone and authorizing payments. It uses capacitive scanning technology for accurate and fast fingerprint recognition.

Sensors

The phone comes equipped with the standard set of sensors found in most budget Android devices. The includes an accelerometer for detecting orientation and motion gestures, a proximity sensor for turning off the display during calls, and an ambient light sensor for auto-adjusting the screen brightness.

Special Features

Some handy extra features on the A12 include face unlock, which uses facial recognition to unlock the phone. There also smart assists features like raise to wake, which turns on the display when you pick up the phone. For gaming there a dedicated game mode that blocks notification and optimizes performance when playing games.

Pricing and Availability

The OPPO A12 was initially launched in April 2020. It was available in three color options – Flowing Silver, Misty Blue, and space purple.

The launch price of the OPPO A12 was:

• INR 9,990 in India (around $135 USD)
• PHP 5,999 in the Philippines (around %115 USD)
• IDR 1,999,000 in Indonesia (around $140 USD)

The Phone was targeted towards younger consumers and emerging markets. It launched in regions like Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe some key markets included India, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

The low pricing and wide availability made the A12 an attractive budget smartphone option in many markets. OPPO aimed to complete with other value brands like Xiaomi Redmi series through the A12.

Conclusion

The OPPO A12 is an affordable smartphone that packs some decent specs and features into a stylish and compact body. some of the key highlights include:

• Modern water drop notch display with 720p resolution, good enough for everyday use
• Capable MEDIA TEK HELIO P35 processor and 3GB RAM, delivering smooth performance for basic tasks
• Dual rear camera (13MP + 2MP) for flexible shooting, plus 5MP front camera
• Large 4230 MAH battery for all-day usage on a single charge
• Color OS 6.1 based on Android 9 pie, with various customizable and optimizations
• Useful extras like rear fingerprint scanner, face unlock, dedicated micro SD card slot
• Attractive gradient design with curved body that fits nicely in hand

Overall, the OPPO A12 offers a solid set of features considering its budget-friendly price pint. It covers all the basic like calling, messaging, web browsing, social media and media consumption well. For those looking for an affordable that does compromise too much on specs, the OPPO A12 is a decent option to consider.