Vivo S12 Series Tipped to Launch by November-End, Around the Same Time as Oppo Reno 7 Series

Vivo S12 series is likely to include Vivo S12 and Vivo S12 Pro models.

By Nithya P Nair | Updated: 16 November 2021 13:29 IST

Vivo S12 Series Tipped to Launch by November-End, Around the Same Time as Oppo Reno 7 Series

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Vivo and Oppo are reportedly launching new smartphone models by November-end

Highlights

Vivo S12 Pro is said to feature a 50-megapixel main camera
Vivo S12 series phones may feature curved screens
Oppo Reno 7 SE variant said to be the base model in Oppo Reno 7 lineup

Vivo S12 is reportedly in the pipeline as the next smartphone series from the Chinese brand. Ahead of any official announcement from Vivo, some specifications of the handsets have been tipped by a tipster. The latest Vivo smartphone series is tipped to include the Vivo S12 and the Vivo S12 Pro models. They are said to launch later this month, around the same time as the Oppo Reno 7 series. The latest Oppo Reno lineup is said to include Oppo Reno 7, Oppo Reno 7 Pro, and Oppo Reno 7 SE models.

Tipster Arsenal via Weibo posted about the launch of the new Vivo S12 series. According to the tipster, Vivo 12 series and Oppo Reno 7 series will be released around the same time. The tipster added that Oppo has chosen flat displays for its smartphones, while Vivo has focused on curved screens. The Vivo S12 Pro, the top variant in the series, is said to feature a 50-megapixel main camera. However, other specifications of the smartphones in the series such as processors, cameras, and battery capacity are not known as of now.

The upcoming Oppo Reno lineup has leaked multiple times in the past, suggesting the prices of the smartphones as well as some of their specifications. As mentioned, the series is said to include the Oppo Reno 7, the Oppo Reno 7 Pro, and the Oppo Reno 7 SE smartphones. Oppo Reno 7 and Oppo Reno 7 Pro are tipped to feature a 6.5-inch full-HD+ OLED display and a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. The Oppo Reno 7 SE variant is said to be the base model in the new lineup and it is said to pack 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage.

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Oppo Reno 7 is tipped to cost CNY 3,499 (roughly Rs. 40,900) for the base RAM + storage variant, while Oppo Reno 7 Pro's base model is said to cost CNY 4,299 (roughly Rs. 50,300). Oppo Reno 7 SE is said to come with a price tag of CNY 2,699 (roughly Rs. 31,600) for the base model.

The launch of both the Oppo Reno 7 series and the Vivo S12 series are yet to be confirmed officially by the Chinese smartphone makers.

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Oppo Reno 7 SE 5G

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.43-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 2400x1080 pixels

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Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Very good battery life
Solid industrial design
Bright and vivid display
Snappy overall performance
Decent cameras for stills
Stereo speakers

Bad
Recorded video could be better
Specs not entirely competitive

Read detailed Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G review

Display 6.50-inch

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Oppo Reno 7 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Dedicated microSD card slot
Slim and light
Vibrant display
Very good battery life, fast charging
Cameras are decent for stills
Fuss-free performance

Bad
Plastic body is a downgrade
Recorded video could be better
No stereo speakers

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Display 6.40-inch

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 900

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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