The OPPO K12 series is a budget – friendly 5G smartphone lineup launched by OPPO in 2024, focusing on affordable performance, long – lasting battery life, and practical photography for cost – conscious users. It includes three models: K12 (balanced entry – midrange), K12x (budget – oriented with basic specs), and K12 Plus (premium budget with a larger battery and enhanced camera).
Basic Identity & Launch Info
Model Full English Name Model Code Launch Date Core Position Key Highlights K12 OPPO K12 5G PJR110 (Global) Apr 24, 2024 (China launch) Balanced budget 5G; daily – use focus Snapdragon 7 Gen 3; 5500mAh; 100W SuperVOOC; 50MP OIS main cam K12x OPPO K12x 5G PJT110 (China); CPH2667 (Global) May 14, 2024 (China launch) Entry – level budget 5G; cost – effective Snapdragon 695; 5500mAh; 67W SuperVOOC; 3.5mm jack K12 Plus OPPO K12 Plus 5G PJR111 (Global) Oct 15, 2024 (Global launch) Premium budget 5G; extended battery Snapdragon 7 Gen 3; 6400mAh; 80W SuperVOOC; 50MP OIS main cam
Key Technical Specifications (English)
1. Display
Model Type & Size Resolution Refresh Rate Peak Brightness Protection & Features K12 6.7 – inch AMOLED (Flat) FHD+ (2412×1080), 394 ppi 120Hz adaptive (1–120Hz) 1300 nits (peak); 500 nits (typical) Gorilla Glass 5; DCI – P3; 240Hz touch sampling K12x 6.67 – inch AMOLED (Flat) FHD+ (2400×1080), 395 ppi 120Hz adaptive (1–120Hz) 1000 nits (peak); 500 nits (typical) Gorilla Glass 3; DCI – P3; 180Hz touch sampling K12 Plus 6.7 – inch AMOLED (Flat) FHD+ (2412×1080), 394 ppi 120Hz adaptive (1–120Hz) 1300 nits (peak); 500 nits (typical) Gorilla Glass 5; DCI – P3; 240Hz touch sampling
2. Processor & Performance
Model Chipset CPU Architecture GPU Memory & Storage K12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) Octa – core (1×2.4GHz Cortex – A715 + 3×2.3GHz Cortex – A715 + 4×1.9GHz Cortex – A510) Adreno 725 8GB/12GB LPDDR4X RAM; 256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 (microSDXC expandable via shared SIM slot) K12x Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (6nm) Octa – core (2×2.2GHz Cortex – A78 + 6×1.7GHz Cortex – A55) Adreno 619 8GB LPDDR4X RAM; 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 (microSDXC expandable via shared SIM slot) K12 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) Octa – core (1×2.4GHz Cortex – A715 + 3×2.3GHz Cortex – A715 + 4×1.9GHz Cortex – A510) Adreno 725 8GB/12GB LPDDR4X RAM; 256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 (microSDXC expandable via shared SIM slot)
3. Camera System
Model Rear Camera Front Camera Video Capabilities K12 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.95″, PDAF, OIS) + 8MP ultra – wide (f/2.2, 112° FOV) 16MP (f/2.4, wide – angle, AI portrait) 4K@30fps; 1080p@60fps; gyro – EIS K12x 50MP main (f/1.8, PDAF) + 2MP portrait (f/2.4) 16MP (f/2.4, AI portrait) 1080p@30fps; 720p@30fps K12 Plus 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.95″, PDAF, OIS) + 8MP ultra – wide (f/2.2, 112° FOV) 16MP (f/2.4, wide – angle, AI portrait) 4K@30fps; 1080p@60/120fps; gyro – EIS + OIS
4. Battery & Charging
Model Battery Capacity Charging Technology Charging Speed Key Notes K12 5500mAh non – removable Li – ion 100W SuperVOOC (wired) 50% in 8 mins; full in 25 mins No wireless charging K12x 5500mAh non – removable Li – ion 67W SuperVOOC (wired) 50% in 15 mins; full in 40 mins 3.5mm headphone jack retained K12 Plus 6400mAh non – removable Li – ion 80W SuperVOOC (wired) 50% in 12 mins; full in 35 mins Largest battery in the series
5. Design & Build
Model Material Dimensions Weight Color Options Protection K12 Plastic frame; Glass back; Glass front 161.4×74.2×7.9mm 191g Celadon Marble, Dark Chrome IP54 water/dust resistance K12x Plastic frame; Plastic back; Glass front 161.0×73.9×8.1mm 185g Starry Black, Mint Green IP54 water/dust resistance K12 Plus Plastic frame; Glass back; Glass front 161.4×74.2×8.4mm 192g Celadon Marble, Dark Chrome, Starlight Silver IP54 water/dust resistance
6. Software & Connectivity
Model Initial OS Upgrade Support Connectivity Security K12 ColorOS 14 (Android 14) Up to Android 16 (ColorOS 16) 5G (SA/NSA), Wi – Fi 6, BT 5.3, NFC, IR In – display fingerprint; face unlock K12x ColorOS 14 (Android 14) Up to Android 15 (ColorOS 15) 5G (SA/NSA), Wi – Fi 5, BT 5.1, No NFC, IR In – display fingerprint; face unlock K12 Plus ColorOS 14 (Android 14) Up to Android 16 (ColorOS 16) 5G (SA/NSA), Wi – Fi 6, BT 5.3, NFC, IR In – display fingerprint; face unlock
Key Differentiators
K12 : 100W SuperVOOC (fastest charging in the series), Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, and a balanced camera setup for daily users.K12x : Budget – focused with Snapdragon 695, 67W charging, a 2MP portrait lens instead of an ultra – wide, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.K12 Plus : 6400mAh large battery, 80W charging, and enhanced video stabilization (gyro – EIS + OIS) for photography enthusiasts on a budget.
Common Terminology Clarification
IP54 : Resistant to dust and low – pressure water jets from any direction, but not suitable for immersion.
SuperVOOC : OPPO’s proprietary fast – charging tech, delivering high power efficiently with low heat generation.
OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) : Reduces handshake – induced blur for sharper photos/videos, especially in low light.
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