Oppo K12x 5G Game Test & Performance Review

oppo recently launched its new k series smartphone oppo K12x launch in India on 29 July 2024. It has a 6.67-inch Ultra Bright HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, it is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. This phone has an AnTuTu score is 449586 points.

But is it a good gaming phone? Welcome to Trakin Raj’s website who provide the Oppo K12x 5G game test and AnTuTu Benchmark Score review.

Hardware Required For Gaming Test

Oppo K12x 5G Processor and GPU

Oppo K12x has a mid-range budget series MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. In this under 12,999 price range competition like Redmi 13 and CMF Phone 1, iQOO Z9s 5G or a few more brands.

The Oppo K12x 5G uses ARG Mali-G57 MC2 graphics (GPU) for better gaming, you can play casual games and lightweight tasking. But this phone is not made for gaming.

Oppo K12x RAM and Storage

• RAM: Oppo K12x has a good 8GB high-performing LPDDR4X RAM type. In this price range, it is good.
• This LPDDR4X RAM consumes less battery energy and it has more power-saving capabilities, it can handle your light BGMI gameplay and day-to-day tasks.

• Storage: Oppo K12x has a UFS 2.2 storage type at this price it is good but the UFS-3.1 storage type is best for gaming.
• Oppo K12x supports fast file transfer when you transfer from one device to another device through a nearby share option its speed is average.

Oppo K12x Display Quality Test

The Oppo K12x design all almost the same as the Oneplus Nord CE 4 and another tech news site-thequint.com said it will be a rebranded version of the OnePlus Nord CE 4.

The Oppo K12x supports Splash Touch technology which is good for gaming and other tesking. This phone is already available in China.

• Display: Oppo K12x has a punch-hole 6.67-inch HD+ 8-bit display with a 120Hz refresh rate. This display is protected by twice-reinforced Panda Glass.
• If I talk about the bezels, the top and side bezels are thin. its thickness is 7.68mm and it is very lightweight because it weighs 186g.
• Resolution: Oppo k12x offers a resolution of 720 x 1604 and a Pixel density of 246ppi with a maximum peak brightness of 100 nits under sunlight giving good visibility outdoors and indoors. It has a 240Hz touch sampling rate that smoothly works for gaming.

Oppo K12x Network Connectivity Options

During the Game test, every user needs strong connectivity, Oppo K12x 9 5G bands with Ai Linkboost support. I do not notice any network coverage issues outdoors or indoors. Its casual gaming performance is good.

• Additionally, It has Bluetooth version 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax/2.4GHz) work smoothly. No NFC and no IR Blaster support.
• It has a single stereo speaker and the sound quality is louder, Noise cancellation support and 3.5mm Headphone jack support. which is good because at this price many phones do not provide an audio jack.

Overall, Oppo K12x meets all connectivity options and sound quality for the top level of performance required. But it is not a good gaming phone.

Oppo K12x – AnTuTu and GeekBench Score

• Oppo K12x 5G AnTuTu Score: 4,49,586
• Oppo K12x 5G GeekBench Single-core Score: 782
• Oppo K12x 5G GeekBench Multi-core Score: 1,948
• Oppo K12x 5G CPU Throttled test: 79%

This Oppo K12x 5G GeekBench AnTuTu sore, Single core score, and Multi-core Score is not bad in this price range. Oppo K12x day to day-to-day gaming performance is average.

But BGMI gameplay AnTuTu score required 7laks+ and Oppo K12x has AnTuTu score 4,49,586. It means Oppo K12x does not good give gaming performance.

Its real-world gaming Oppo K12x allows you to play Battleground Mobile India (BGMI) at 60fps at a lower setting and performs smoothly.

Additionally, Oppo K12x is not made for high graphics games like Genshine and Call of Duty.

Oppo K12x BGMI Game test

• First, I am trying smooth + ultra setting TDM match one-hour gameplay gives good performance all-time high 57fps and minimum 53fps.
• Second I am trying HD + High gameplay settings the Erangle, Sanhok, and Livik maps consistently delivered lower performance at all-time highs of 38fps and a minimum of 36.4fps.
• In my experience, Oppo K12x is not for gaming and I notice lag and heating issues.

Oppo K12x Free Fire and COD Game test

• Free Fire: This device’s free fire supports 60fps and provides a good gaming experience. consistently maintained a 55-59fps frame rate, without lag.

• Call of Duty: Oppo K12x 5G Call of Duty supports 40fps and delivers an average gaming experience. one-hour gameplay time gives lower gaming performance, an all-time high of 38fps and a minimum of 35fps. I noticed it getting worms and Throttle issues during gameplay time.

Overall, this real-world BGMI, Call of Duty, and Free mobile test performance is average. This phone is designed for casual work not for gaming and multitasking.

Oppo K12x Battery and Charging Test

• Battery:- 5100mAh
• Charger:- 45W SuperVOOC charging

Battery performance has a major role for every gamer. Oppo K12x 5G comes with a Li-Ai 5,100mAh battery and supports 45W SuperVOOC charging available in the box.

Oppo K12x 5G One hour gameplay battery drain 17%, you can non-stop play games and heavy multitasking for up to 6 hours easily backup. For normal day-to-day life use like social media and web browsing it can at least one and a half days backup easily.

The 45W SuperVOOC charging takes 0-20% charge in 10 minutes and 0-100% charge in 74 minutes. So, the Oppo K12 5G has a long battery backup for the best gaming.

Oppo K12x Pros and Cons

Positivity: Pros

• Oppo K12x 5G comes 120Hz punch hole FHD+ 8-bit display.
• This phone has a 240Hz touch sampling rate that smoothly works for gaming
• It has LPDDR4X RAM and type for fast gaming and multitasking
• Oppo K12x has 5,100mAh battery and 45W SUPERVOOC charging

Negativity: Cons

• Oppo K12x has a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor not for heavy gaming
• This Oppo K12x has a lot of pre-installed apps.

Final Verdict

The Oppo K12x 5G price starts in India at Rs 12,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant and Rs 15,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant. Oppo K12x 5G also HDFC bank offer of Rs 1000 on both variants, bringing the effective price down to Rs 11,999 and Rs 14,999, respectively.

However, Oppo K12x 5G does not deliver a good gaming performance for everyday use and can work as a casual gaming device But if you are a hard gamer this phone is not for you. So thank you read my honest Oppo K12x 5G Game and AnTuTu Benchmark Score review.