Oppo’s latest premium mid-range smartphones have just been launched in Malaysia. What makes the Oppo Reno 12 series particularly interesting is the suite of AI features – dubbed Oppo AI – that the two phones feature, which is quite intriguing for mid-range smartphones.

First, prices. Here in Malaysia, the base Reno 12 with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage is priced at RM2,199. The higher-end Reno 12 Pro, on the other hand, retails at RM2,599 with the same 12GB RAM and 512GB storage configuration.

So what is Oppo AI? Well, it comes with a number of generative AI features. These include AI Eraser 2.0 to remove unwanted subjects in a picture; AI Clear Face, which increases the clarity and reduces distortion of up to 10 faces in a single shot; as well as AI Smart Image Matting 2.0 that allows quick cut out of people and pets from photos.

Hardware wise, the Reno 12 Pro features a MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy chipset, a 6.7-inch 2412 x 1080 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a triple camera configuration (50MP main + 50MP telephoto + 8MP ultra-wide), a 50MP selfie camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 80W charging.

As for the Reno 12, it also comes with a Dimensity 7300-Energy chip with the same battery capacity and charging rate, though it has a dual curved AMOLED display instead with a more modest camera setup. Its triple camera system is made up of a 50MP main shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The selfie camera, on the other hand, is a 32MP unit.

The Oppo Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro are now available for purchase in Malaysia for RM2,199 and RM2,599 respectively. Customers can get RM100 off on the two phones for purchases made by 7 July along with freebies worth up to RM1,848. If you want to learn more about the Reno 12 Pro, check out our unboxing of the phone right here.