Oppo K12 launched with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 5,500mAh battery, 100W SuperVOOC charging

Oppo has added a new member to its K-series lineup in China. The newly launched Oppo K12 brings a familiar specs sheet as it is based on the OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G that debuted in India earlier this month.

Oppo K12 specifications and features

The Oppo K12 has a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. The screen offers a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ compliance and 1100 nits of peak brightness. For security, it features an optical fingerprint scanner underneath. The centre-aligned punch-hole cutout accommodates the 16-megapixel selfie camera.

Under the hood, the phone packs the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. The phone comes equipped with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The latter is expandable using the hybrid SD card slot. The phone is equipped with a 15277mm2 graphite cooling system and a 4129mm2 liquid VC.

Fueling the phone is a 5,500mAh battery, which supports 100W SuperVOOC flash charging. Oppo has included its in-house Battery Health Engine, promising a 4-year life span. The phone’s dual-camera setup houses a 50-megapixel image sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS). It also includes an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. The Oppo K12 features a new software tool for object removal, which enables the removal of unwanted people and objects from images after capture.

The K12 The phone runs on ColorOS 14, based on Android 14.  The phone is certified IP54 against dust and water. It also has SGS Gold Label 5-star drop-resistant certification for accidental falls and bumps. 

The K12 also brings stereo speakers, an x-axis linear motor for 4D game vibrations, a multi-functional NFC, an IR blaster, and 360° 5G coverage with 8 antennas. The device measures 8.37mm in thickness and weighs 186 grams. 

Oppo K12 pricing and availability

In China, the Oppo K12 has arrived in three variants, such as 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and 12GB+512GB. These models are priced at 1,899 Yuan (~$260), 2,099 Yuan (~$290), and 2,499 Yuan (~$345). The phone is available in Clear Sky and Starry Night colours. 

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