In November 2023, OPPO made waves with the introduction of the premium-midrange Reno 11 series in China, swiftly extending its reach to international markets like Malaysia and India. Remarkably, a mere three months after the initial launch of the Reno 11 series, leaks have begun to surface regarding the highly anticipated Reno 12 series.
Renowned tipster Digital Chat Station has recently provided valuable insights into the upcoming Reno 12 series through a Weibo post. According to the tipster, the Reno 12 series is set to embrace a Snapdragon 8 series sub-flagship platform. Presently, the flagship chip in Qualcomm’s arsenal is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, leading us to anticipate the Reno 12 series debut with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
Furthermore, DCS hints at a notable enhancement in the periscope camera technology for the Reno 12 series. This revelation holds significance, especially considering the impressive telephoto sensors featured in prior Reno models like the Reno 10 Pro+ and Reno 11 Pro. While these predecessors boasted 3x and 2x optical zoom, the suggestion of an increase in optical zoom capabilities in the upcoming Reno 12 series adds an intriguing layer to the anticipation.
Despite the absence of official information regarding the release date for the Reno 12 series, informed speculation based on past patterns provides a plausible timeline. Given that the Reno 9 series debuted in November 2022, followed by the Reno 10 series in May 2023, and the Reno 11 series in November 2024, it’s reasonable to infer that the Reno 12 series might make its grand entrance around May 2024.
