Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo is preparing to launch a new smartphone in its K series in China. While details about the upcoming Oppo K12 are still emerging, a recent leak suggests that it will have similar features to its predecessor, the Oppo K11. The leak also hints at the possibility of a OnePlus phone with the same set of specifications.
Similar Design and Features
According to a Chinese tipster known as Smart Pikachu on Weibo, the Oppo K12 will feature a flat display and a right-angle frame, just like the Oppo K11. This suggests that the design of the new smartphone will not be a significant departure from its predecessor. The leak also reveals that the Oppo K12 will support 100W fast wired charging and house a decentralized flagship camera sensor, which are also features found on the Oppo K11.
Upgraded Chipset
One of the major upgrades on the Oppo K12 will be its chipset. The smartphone is said to be powered by a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 series chip. This information aligns with a previous leak by Digital Chat Station, which indicated that the Oppo K12 will house a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC. While other specifications remain unknown, it is possible that the Oppo K12 may also come with an updated main camera.
Pricing and OnePlus Connection
Smart Pikachu mentions that the Oppo K12 will be priced around ¥2,000 (~$280), which is the same as its predecessor, the Oppo K11. Additionally, the leak suggests that there will be a OnePlus smartphone with the same set of features. Given that the Oppo K11 was released as the OnePlus Nord CE 3 outside of mainland China, it is likely that the Oppo K12 will be called the OnePlus Nord CE 4 in global markets. However, there is currently no information available regarding the launch timeline for either of these products.
