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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| User Interface | ColorOS 6.1 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop notch |
| Features | Eye Protection Screen, Blue Light Shield, Sunlight Screen |
| Brightness | 450 nits (typical) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels (HD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.22 inches (96.6 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 ratio |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | ~270 ppi density |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~82.0% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Up to 6x digital zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 13MP (1/3.1", 1.12µm primary) + 2MP Depth (f/2.4, 1.75µm) |
| Aperture | f/2.2 (wide, PDAF), f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth) |
| Camera Setup | Dual Camera Setup |
| Shooting Modes | Portrait Bokeh, Dazzle Color Mode, Panorama, Time-lapse, HDR, Continuous Shooting, Expert Mode |
| Camera Features | PDAF, Hardware-level Portrait bokeh, Dazzle Color Mode, AI Beautification, HDR, LED flash |
| Video Recording | 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | CMOS Sensor (1/5.0", 1.12µm) |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 5 MP |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup (Waterdrop Notch) |
| Camera Features | AI Beautification, Portrait Bokeh, HDR, Screen Flash |
| Video Recording | 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, 3D Diamond Blaze textured plastic back |
| Width | 75.5 mm |
| Colors | Black, Blue |
| Height | 155.9 mm |
| Weight | 165 grams |
| IP Rating | Not Certified |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm |
| Ruggedness | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front protection |
| Waterproof | No |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 4230 mAh non-removable |
| USB Type | microUSB 2.0 |
| Placement | Internal (Non-removable) |
| Battery Type | Li-Po (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 10W Charging (5V/2A standard) |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 3 GB / 4 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | Dedicated microSDXC card slot (up to 256 GB) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB / 64 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Yes |
| GPRS | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM |
| SIM Slot | Triple Slot (Dual Nano-SIM + dedicated microSD card slot) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | 1.18 W/kg (head), 0.96 W/kg (body) |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Magnetic induction sensor |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Virtual Gyroscope |
| Face Unlock | Yes (AI Face Unlock) |
| Light Sensor | Ambient light sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Proximity sensor |
| Finger Sensor Type | Touch sensor (0.08-second unlock) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes (Capacitive physical sensor) |
| Finger Sensor Position | Rear-mounted |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p at 30fps playback, MP4, MKV, 3GP, AVI |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Loudspeaker | Mono loudspeaker |
| Audio Features | Dirac Sound audio enhancement, dedicated microphone with noise reduction |
| More | |
| Made By | OPPO |
| Features | 3D Diamond Blaze Design, 3-Card Slot (Dual Nano-SIM + MicroSD), Dirac Sound, Dazzle Color Mode, Eye Protection Screen, Riding Mode, Game Space |
The OPPO A12 is an entry-level smartphone designed to deliver essential connectivity, dependable battery life, and eye-catching aesthetics at a budget-friendly price point in Bangladesh. Its rear chassis showcases OPPO's signature 3D Diamond Blaze geometric textured finish in Black and Blue, which resists fingerprint smudges while offering a tactile grip at a lightweight 165 grams. The front features a 6.22-inch HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels) IPS LCD waterdrop display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, incorporating blue light filtering to reduce eye fatigue during long reading or browsing sessions. Inside, the device runs on a 12nm MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core processor and PowerVR GE8320 graphics, paired with 3GB or 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB or 64GB of eMMC 5.1 storage, expandable up to 256GB via its dedicated microSD card slot. Photography is handled by an AI dual rear camera setup comprising a 13MP primary sensor with Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) and a 2MP depth sensor for hardware-level portrait bokeh, alongside a 5MP AI Beautification front camera. Powered by a 4230 mAh battery capable of delivering up to 17 hours of video streaming, a fast rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, AI Face Unlock, Dirac Sound audio tuning, and a 3.5mm headphone jack, the OPPO A12 is a reliable daily device for budget-conscious users.
