Oppo K13 Launches in China as K12s with Increased RAM and Storage

Key Takeaways

1. The Oppo K13 is a mid-range smartphone released in India, while the Oppo K12s, with additional features, is released in China.
2. The Oppo K12s features a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, while the K13 has limited RAM and storage options.
3. Both models have a 16MP front camera and a rear 50MP primary camera, capable of 4K video recording with AI photo enhancements.
4. The Oppo K12s includes stereo speakers, an IR blaster, and a 7,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging, but lacks a headphone jack.
5. Pricing for the Oppo K12s starts at ¥1,199 ($164/€143) for the base model and goes up to ¥1,799 ($246/€215) for the higher-end version.

The Oppo K13 has just been released in India as a new smartphone in the mid-range category. Now, it has also appeared in China under the name Oppo K12s, but with some extra features. While its design closely matches the Indian version, the Oppo K12s comes in colors like Rose Purple, Prism Black, and Star White, while the Oppo K13 is offered in Icy Purple and Prism Black.

Display and Performance

The Oppo K12s sports a 6.67-inch OLED screen that boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 1200 nits. Inside, it houses a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor combined with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM, with storage choices of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB UFS 3.1. In contrast, the Oppo K13 is limited to just 8GB of RAM, offering only 128GB and 256GB storage options.

Camera Features

On the front, the display features a punch hole that accommodates a 16MP front camera. The rear setup includes a primary 50MP f/1.8 sensor along with a 2MP monochrome camera. The phone is equipped with several AI capabilities that enhance photo quality. Additionally, it can record video in 4K at 30 fps.

Additional Specs and Pricing

The Oppo K12s is equipped with stereo speakers, NFC, an IR blaster, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and face unlock, but it does not feature a headphone jack. It is powered by an impressive 7,000mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging and comes with a charger and case included in the box. Oppo ships the K12s with ColorOS 15, which is based on Android 15. It is expected that the Oppo K12s, similar to the Oppo K13, will get 2 OS updates and 3 years of security patches.

Pricing for the Oppo K12s begins at ¥1,199 ($164/€143) for the entry-level model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, reaching up to ¥1,799 ($246/€215) for the 12GB RAM version featuring 512GB of storage.