Review of smartphones Oppo A12 and Oppo A12e

For those who follow the Oppo brand updates, it should be noted that information about the gadgets leaked online long before the announcement of the models in question. Presumably smartphones will be a continuation of the existing line, but they will be the simplest of them. Hence? and the cost for them will be appropriate. The brand manufactures products designed for the middle price segment, and the Oppo A12 and Oppo A12e models will not be an exception. It is believed that both copies will support such a communication standard as 5G.

What do we know about the brand

The brand comes from the Middle Kingdom and was founded back in 2004. Along with other Chinese companies, it was engaged in the manufacture of various consumer electronics. She started making phones in 2008, while the world saw the first smartphone on Android of the Oppo brand in 2011. In April of the same year, the manufacturer entered the Russian market. However, a black streak can happen to anyone. So, in 2014, the company suspended production due to low sales. Three years later, they decided to return to the European market.

Rating of quality and inexpensive lines from Oppo

Advantages and disadvantages of smartphones from a Chinese manufacturer

First of all, the buyer pays attention to the unique design of the gadget, its interface and the use of advanced technologies. It was thanks to Oppo that the world was introduced to the selfie camera, the automatic photo enhancement feature and the front camera that can rotate.Also some time ago, the brand was popular because it managed to launch the thinnest smartphone on the market.

It should be noted that the Oppo brand prefers its own phone firmware - ColorOS, in relation to the Android OS.

The criteria for choosing smartphones from modern buyers are overestimated, however, few people will be able to pass by a phone whose design so resembles the shell of such a popular model based on iOS. Among the main indicators should be highlighted:

• functionality;
• complete set;
• the quality of the materials used;
• safety indicator;
• optimization;
• the ability to control through gestures;
• methods of storage and reserve of personal data.

Depending on the price of a smartphone, when buying a gadget on the manufacturer's website, the warranty for the purchased product can reach 1.5-2 years. Thus, it is more profitable to buy the device directly from the manufacturer, getting an additional guarantee for less money. However, the brand also has flaws. Although most of the popular models belong to the budget category, their average cost is not that. High quality standards, performance, autonomy and unusual design - this is what attracts modern youth, who are already tired and fed up with the same type of firmware, judging by the numerous reviews on the network.

Comparison between Oppo A12 and Oppo A12e models

How to choose

Positioning

The entire line of budget smartphones of the brand is united under the letter "A". It contains practical and reliable models of smartphones that can meet the requirements of the older generation, who, for whatever reason, decided to join high technologies. Face unlocking is absent, like many other fashionable features of more expensive phones. However, the reckoning is not at all on young people who are chasing more flagship models or their cheap counterparts.

This category of buyers is not used to spending a lot. At the same time, the concern is sure that even in a phone for $ 100-200 you can find all the functions that a modern person may need. The first letter speaks of the concern's view of the distant future and the use of several "futuristic" chips that are visible in the design.

Screen

The brand decided to stick to the trends and awarded its brainchildren with 6.2-6.22-inch screens, which will appeal to movie fans, if not gamers. The IPS matrix is ​​ready to cope with any everyday tasks, if it is not about watching movies in high definition. It should be noted that there is Gorilla Glass v3 in the a12 version. The pixel density is approximately the same and clearly falls short of the flagships of the new generation.A nice and easy-to-use screen, on which you can position all your favorite applications at the same time, shows pixelation. The viewing angles are good. Sharpness is not enough, but you can get used to it over time.

The techniques allowed us to set the most preferred color mode, breaking down the divisions into warm and cold shades. You can see the screen under the sun by changing the color rendering (manual mode).

Design

Exterior models do not differ much from their counterparts. The same elongation of the screen is seen. The cutout for the front camera is different (curtain and droplet). The Oppo a12 has a fingerprint scanner located on the rear panel. The main camera unit is slightly moved outside the body, so you can't do without a good cover. The situation is not critical, but one awkward movement can render the main camera unusable (cracks, chips). Both versions have a plastic case and very good at collecting fingerprints. It will not be difficult to erase them, as well as to purchase the same cover.

In addition, the frames are not rough, so the phone can easily slip out of the sweaty palm onto the floor (asphalt). The headphone jack is located at the bottom. Oppo A12e will be released in several colors. It is safe to say that the "e" version will be in black and red, while its sibling in black and navy. Other options are also possible, but there is no other information yet.

Performance

Both smartphones will run on Android 9.0 Pie - a convenient and functional OS that many people like. If necessary, you can always use the built-in assistant and auxiliary widgets. The parental control feature will be more useful than ever. The icons are quite large, while the animation is smooth. 3-4GB of RAM is more than enough for most games. It will also allow you not to clean the phone gallery for a long time (he takes a good photo).

Powered by Snapdragon 450 and Helio P35, smartphones cannot be called "powerful". Performance is comparable to the mid-range segment. It is possible to play in World of Tanks on weak settings, but on others it is not recommended, since the graphics are not available. When opening five or more tabs, no slowdowns are observed.

The convenience of use

In addition to the possibility of simultaneous use of two SIM cards, the manufacturer has taken care of the possibility of expanding the main memory. MicroSD is convenient. In addition, it becomes possible to use different tariffs from two operators. Who cares about calls, and who cares about free internet. An initial review showed that fingerprints on the case collect quickly. The unlock and volume buttons are at a convenient distance from each other. There were no complaints about the fingerprint sensor. It works properly. Music lovers will be pleased with the presence of the usual headset jack (headphones). Sound quality, however, not stereo. The speaker volume margin is sufficient for watching videos on YouTube and your favorite movies.

Cameras

The main ones for Oppo a12 and Oppo a12e are two. Photo quality is average compared to models equipped with quad cameras. The main modules received 13 MP, with an aperture of f / 2.2. It is in this form that the phone will take pictures if the user does not prefer manual settings. The second lens is designed for portrait shots, adding additional effects to them, the indicator is 2 megapixels. Daytime shots are more or less high quality, but with the arrival of darkness, circumstances change. The less natural light source, the looser the picture will be. The video will be even lower quality, due to which it makes no sense to use it at all.

Digital zoom and blur are very clear. Night mode can improve the situation, but not dramatically. Only those pictures taken under high-quality or even professional lighting will be sufficiently detailed. A stabilizer will also help to save the situation. There is no question of 4K video, but it will be possible to capture important moments for the family.Focus jumps do happen, so running around with your phone in video mode is not recommended.

Works for a long time, but also charges no less

Oppo has been practicing this trump card for several years. Phones belonging to the middle price segment receive sufficiently powerful batteries (not removable type), which allow you to charge the devices every few days, depending on the intensity of use. In normal use, the device will work without recharging for two days. It should be noted that this does not imply the use of only one call function. Oppo focuses on the fact that during the day the user will actively correspond on social networks, listen to music and watch the news, while in just a day the battery will drop by 40-60%.

However, for an hour of playing tanks (at minimum requirements), the battery level will decrease by 15-25%. It was also experimentally revealed that the phone lasted only 15 hours at maximum backlighting. The indicator is not bad, however, with the declared 4230 mAh, I would like more. There is no fast charging function, so it takes a long time to charge the phone. Salvation will be a long cord from the charger, which allows you to sit in the gadget at a good distance from the outlet. It will take at least 4 hours to fully recover.

Conclusion

The models turned out to be quite compact. The quality of the photos is satisfactory and the video is of average quality. The 4230 mAh battery deserves special attention, which, alas, did not receive the fast charging function. You can play games on such smartphones, however, the requirements for them should be medium or minimal. The large and high-quality screen is ideal for watching movies.

• capacious battery;
• the ability to use two SIM cards;
• space for microSD;
• large screen;
• good RAM;
• long service life.

• plastic case and side panels;
• lack of fast charging function;
• screen resolution;
• power.

A preliminary review of new products showed that the phones are very practical and long-lasting. For 2024, the Oppo a12 and Oppo a12e are just some of the many gadgets that won't be enjoying the heightened interest. However, several interesting aspects have been announced.