Overview of smartphones Oppo A12 and Oppo A12e

For those who follow the updates of the Oppo brand, it should be noted that information about the gadgets was leaked to the network 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. Consequently? and they will cost accordingly. The brand produces products designed for the middle price segment, and the Oppo A12 and Oppo A12e models will not be an exception. There is an opinion that both instances will support such a communication standard as 5G.

What do we know about the brand?

The trademark comes from China and was founded in 2004. Along with other Chinese companies, it was engaged in the manufacture of various consumer electronics.She started manufacturing phones in 2008, while the world saw the first Android smartphone of the Oppo brand in 2011. Already 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 high-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 function, and the front camera that can rotate. Also, some time ago, the brand was popular for being able 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 among modern buyers are overstated, however, few people can pass by a phone whose design is so reminiscent of the shell of such a popular iOS-based model. Key indicators include:

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

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

Comparison of 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 smartphone models that can meet the requirements of the older generation, who, for whatever reason, decided to join high technology. There is no face unlock, like many other fancy features of more expensive phones. However, the calculation is not at all for young people who are more likely to chase 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 also visible in the design.

Screen

The brand decided to follow the trends and awarded its offspring with screens of 6.2-6.22 inches, which will please, if not gamers, then movie fans for sure. IPS matrix is ​​ready to cope with any everyday tasks, if we are not talking about watching movies in high definition. It should be noted the presence of Gorilla Glass v3, in version a12. The pixel density is approximately the same and clearly falls short of the flagships of the new generation.A good and easy to use screen, on which you can place all your favorite applications at the same time, shows pixelation. Viewing angles are good. Sharpness is not enough, but over time you can get used to it.

Techniques made it possible to set the most preferred color mode, dividing the divisions into warm and cold shades. You can see the screen under the rays of the sun by changing the color rendering (manual mode).

Design

The exterior of the model does not differ much from its counterparts. The same elongation of the screen is visible. The cutout for the front camera is different (curtain and droplet). The Oppo a12 has a fingerprint scanner installed on the rear panel. The main camera block is slightly outside the case, so you can't do without a good case. The situation is not critical, but one awkward movement can render the main camera unusable (cracks, chips). Both versions have a plastic case and collects fingerprints very well. 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 will easily slip out of a sweaty palm onto the floor (asphalt). The headphone jack is located on the bottom. Oppo A12e will be released in several colors. It's safe to say that the "e" version will be in black and red, while its counterpart is in black and navy. Other options are 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 liked. If necessary, you can always use the built-in assistant and auxiliary widgets.The parental control feature will prove to be more useful than ever. The icons are quite large, while the animation is smooth. 3-4 GB of RAM is more than enough for most games. It will also allow you not to clean the phone gallery for a long time (it takes good pictures).

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

Ease of use

In addition to the possibility of using two SIM cards simultaneously, 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 pick up quickly. The unlock button and the volume 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 a familiar headset jack (headphones). The sound quality is good, but not stereo. The stock volume of the speakers is sufficient for watching videos on YouTube and your favorite movies.

cameras

Oppo a12 and Oppo a12e have two main ones. 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 advent of darkness, circumstances change. The less natural light source, the looser the pictures are. The video will be of even lower quality, due to which it does not make sense to use it at all.

Digital zoom and blur appear very clearly. Night mode is able to improve the situation, but not drastically. Only those shots taken with high-quality or even professional lighting will be sufficiently detailed. A stabilizer will help save the situation. There is no talk of video with 4K extension, but it will be possible to capture important moments for the family. Focus jumps happen, so running 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 powerful enough batteries (not a removable type) that allow you to charge your devices every few days, depending on the intensity of use. Under normal use, the device will operate without recharging for two days. It should be noted that this does not imply the use of the call function alone. Oppo focuses on the fact that during the day the user will actively correspond in social networks, listen to music and view news, while in just a day the battery charge will drop by 40-60%.

However, for an hour of playing tanks (at the minimum requirements), the battery level will decrease by 15-25%.It was also experimentally revealed that the phone lasted only 15 hours at maximum backlight. The indicator is not bad, however, with the declared 4230 mAh, I would like more. There is no fast charging function, so it will take 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 restore working capacity.

Conclusion

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

• capacious battery;
• the ability to use two SIM cards;
• space for microSD;
• big screen;
• good RAM;
• long operational period.

• 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 2020, the Oppo a12 and Oppo a12e are just some of the many gadgets that won't get much attention. However, several interesting aspects were nevertheless stated.