Full disclosure: OPPO borrowed me the Olive Green version of the Oppo Reno12 F 5G for this write-up. It’s my favourite colour, so I may be a bit biased.

As usual, here’s a link to the device’s landing page to find the device’s specifications and marketing.

https://www.oppo.com/my/smartphones/series-reno/reno12-f-5g/

With that out of the way, I’d like to say that the Olive Green Reno12 F 5G colour looks more like an emerald green to me. It’s gorgeous, just like the jewel, and the included cover didn’t take away much from its beauty.

The Amber Orange version of the device looks good, too, like it’s on fire. Oppo keeps getting better and better at these finishes.

When setting up the device for the first time, I was surprised that fewer unwanted apps were installed. I still had to remove more once the phone updated and installed games I didn’t ask for, but it was faster.

Speaking of software, the Reno12 F is said to get 2 years of major Android updates and 3 years of security updates.

Since the device runs on ColorOS 14, which is built on Android 14, the clock started ticking on October 14.

This means that the Oppo Reno12 F gives a better value than the higher-end models in the series when considering its price and software lifespans.

The Reno12 F comes with 256GB (RM1,399) and 512GB (RM1,599) of storage.

We get a 50MP main camera, an 8MP wide, a 2MP Macro and a 32MP selfie at those prices.

It retains most of the AI and photo features of the Reno12 and the Reno12 Pro. However, some features like Live View were missing. Honestly, I didn’t miss them.

Regarding the photo quality of the Oppo Reno12 F, I’d say it is good enough. If a high-end phone is a full-frame camera, this is a compact shooter.

To Buy Or Not To Buy?
Of the three devices in the Oppo Reno12 series, the Reno12 F is the easiest to recommend. I Oppo could extend the software lifespan by promising that the device will get the next version of ColorOS next time.

As is, the Oppo Reno12 has won me over for its style and value.