Oppo·Mid-range · Released Apr 2024

K12

A 100 W battery champion with armour-grade drop protection at mid-range money.

70/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$290
Color · Bel Canto Blue
Display
6.7" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Memory
8 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · OIS
Battery
5,500 mAh
Weight
191 g
Quick answer

The Oppo K12 is a mid-range Oppo smartphone released Apr 2024, with a launch price of $290. It pairs the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 with a 6.7" AMOLED 120 Hz display, a 50 MP · OIS main camera and a 5,500 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 70/100 — Charge fast, drop hard. Standout strengths: 100 w charging — fills in ~30 minutes. and mil-std-810h drop rating + ip65. Main trade-off: 2 mp depth filler — no ultrawide.

AI Snapshot

Charge fast, drop hard.

K12 leads with the two numbers its buyer cares about — 100 W charging and a military drop rating — wrapped in a curved-glass body that reads more expensive than it is. The single useful camera and dated Wi-Fi are where the budget went; as a rugged daily it serves the brief.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display80
Camera70
Performance70
Battery86
Build76
Value78
  • 100 W charging — fills in ~30 minutes.
  • MIL-STD-810H drop rating + IP65.
  • OIS Sony main, curved AMOLED.
  • Up to 16 GB RAM / 512 GB.

Full specifications

Type
AMOLED, 120 Hz, curved, 1,200 nits HBM
Size
6.7 inches
Resolution
2,412 × 1,080 px (FHD+)
Main
50 MP, f/1.8 (Sony LYT-600), OIS
Depth
2 MP
Selfie
16 MP

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -45.7%
This
880,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -59.3%
This
1,180
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -59.3%
This
3,300
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -71.0%
This
18.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps

How the K12 compares

K12iPhone SE (3rd gen)Reno 10
SpecEagle score707070
ChipsetSnapdragon 7 Gen 3Apple A15 BionicDimensity 7050
Display6.7" AMOLED 120 Hz4.7" LCD 60 Hz6.7" curved AMOLED 120 Hz
Main camera50 MP · OIS12 MP · f/1.864 MP · f/1.7
Battery5,500 mAh2,018 mAh5,000 mAh
Launch price$290$429$449

Frequently asked questions

When was the K12 released?

The K12 was released in Apr 2024.

How much does the K12 cost?

The K12 launched at $290 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the K12 screen size and type?

The K12 has a 6.7" AMOLED 120 Hz display.

What chipset does the K12 use?

The K12 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the K12 have?

The K12 ships with 8 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the K12 battery capacity?

The K12 has a 5,500 mAh battery.

How fast does the K12 charge?

The K12 supports 100 W SUPERVOOC wired charging.

What is the K12 main camera?

The K12 has a 50 MP · OIS main camera.

Does the K12 have a headphone jack?

The K12 does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How long will the K12 get software updates?

The K12 update policy: 2 OS + 4 yr security.

How much does the K12 weigh?

The K12 weighs 191 g.

What colours does the K12 come in?

The K12 is available in 3 colours: Bel Canto Blue, Milky Way Black, Gold.

Is the K12 worth buying?

K12 leads with the two numbers its buyer cares about — 100 W charging and a military drop rating — wrapped in a curved-glass body that reads more expensive than it is. The single useful camera and dated Wi-Fi are where the budget went; as a rugged daily it serves the brief. SpecEagle gives the K12 an editorial score of 70/100.

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