OPPO has been rolling out beta as well as stable builds of Android 12-based ColorOS 12 for eligible devices ever since the software went official in mid-September. Now, four more smartphones from the company have joined the ColorOS 12 open beta program before the end of 2021 in China. These devices are OPPO Ace2, OPPO Reno5 K 5G, OPPO K9 5G, OPPO A93 5G.

In order to participate in the ColorOS 12 open beta program, users should be on the following firmware versions.

• OPPO Ace2, OPPO Ace2 EVA Limited Edition

  • Required Firmware: C.20

• OPPO Reno5 K 5G

  • Required Firmware: A.21

• OPPO K9 5G

  • Required Firmware: A.10

• OPPO A93 5G

  • Required Firmware: A.14

The beta registrations for the first batch have already ended for OPPO Ace2 and OPPO A93 5G. Whereas, they are live until today (December 29) for OPPO Reno5 K 5G and OPPO K9 5G.

To register, users will have to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions. Selected applicants will receive the update via OTA within 3 working days from the selection.

Since OPPO has been releasing stable builds around a month after the beta release, these handsets will most likely get access to ColorOS 12 stable by the end of January 2022 or early February 2022.

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ColorOS 12 was launched last month and became the second time in a row that OPPO brought along a major UI overhaul with an update. The skin is based on Android 12 and OPPO has currently been testing it on a wide range of devices. Recently though, the company announced closed beta recruitment for the same for the OPPO Ace2, and here’s all you need to know.

The recruitment for the ColorOS 12 closed beta program will be carried out from November 29th to November 30th for both the OPPO Ace2 and the Ace2 EVA Limited Edition. 500 will be recruited following a review that will be conducted within 5 working days of recruitment. The new update will be pushed within 3 working days after the review is completed.

Do note here that builds pushed through the internal test channel would still be under the development stage and will hence not be as stable as regular updates. Prepare to run into bugs, abnormal power usage, and other issues. While issues aren’t exactly guaranteed to exist, if you do run into them then just be sure to report them to OPPO.

If interested in signing up for beta Android 12-based ColorOS 12 builds for the OPPO Ace2, then just head over to “Settings > Software Update > Settings icon > Upgrade early adopters > Upgrade internal test.” If selected, you will be getting an SMS notification, so stay tuned.

Also note here that the internal beta testing program is currently still limited to China but a public beta program should also be kickstarted soon. For further details and a list of known bugs on ColorOS 12, head over to this official page.

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Just a few months ago, OPPO announced the Ace2, a flagship phone that is dubbed as the successor to the Reno Ace that launched last October under the Reno series. With the launch of the Ace2, it was reported that OPPO was creating another smartphone line. A new leak has now revealed that the new line has been killed off just as quickly as it was created.

The source of the info is the Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station, and it was revealed on Weibo. He stated that there will be a sort of replacement for the Ace line but this time, it will launch under Realme with the same flagship specs of the Ace series and also support for 125W fast charging.

At the moment, Realme has three product lines for China. There is the Q series which has just one phone – the Realme Q; there is also the Realme V series, and then there is the Realme X series.

The Realme X series is the only Realme series that is not exclusive to China but it is too early to know if the series that will serve as the replacement for the Ace series will be exclusive to China or will also be announced in other markets.

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After comparing the Realme X3 SuperZoom to Realme X2 Pro and X50 Pro Player, we are here for another flagship killers comparison. This time, we choose three devices from three different brands owned by BBK Electronics. All of them carry very interesting price tags while still offering flagship-class specifications. We are talking about the Oppo Ace2, the vanilla OnePlus 8, and the Vivo X50 Pro+. Which flagship should you buy and which offers the highest value for money? We will try to answer these questions through an in-depth specs comparison.

Oppo Ace2 vs OnePlus 8 vs Vivo X50 Pro+

Design

At first glance, since it features a less invasive camera module, OnePlus 8 looks more elegant than its rivals. But the Vivo X50 Pro+ comes in a stunning color variant including a leather body which, in my honest opinion, would win almost every design comparison. I also like the Vivo X50 Pro+ for its curved screen and its incredibly high screen-to-body ratio. Sure, its camera module is huge and it is not the most elegant solution, but it remains one of the most stylish phones out there.

Display

With OnePlus 8, Oppo Ace2 and Vivo X50 Pro+ you do not get so many differences when it comes to display specifications. We give the first place to the Vivo X50 Pro+ because it has a higher refresh rate: 120 Hz instead of the 90 Hz found on the OnePlus 8 and the Oppo Ace2. With 120 Hz, you get a smoother viewing experience. In each case, you get an AMOLED panel with rich colors and the HDR10+ certification, as well as the same display diagonal.

Hardware/Software

The strongest point of OnePlus 8, Oppo Ace 2 and Vivo X50 Pro+ is undoubtedly the hardware side. They all feature the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform which is actually the best Qualcomm SoC released in 2020 for mobile devices. You even get up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 native storage. These devices are able to provide blazing speeds, high stability, and very high performances in every scenario, including the most demanding games and multi-tasking. The most interesting software side is the one found on the OnePlus 8 as it runs the Oxygen OS which is close to stock Android and well-optimized, but ColorOS is getting very close with a lot of improvements in the last period.

Camera

Vivo X50 Pro+ is definitely the best camera phone of this trio with a 50 MP main camera, dual OIS, 5x optical zoom and gimbal-like stabilization technology which is actually a lot better than normal OIS systems. Right after (but it does not stand a chance against the Vivo X50 Pro+), we got the OnePlus 8 with a 48 MP triple camera. Oppo Ace2 is definitely not a high-end camera phone.

Battery

Oppo Ace2 has the fastest charging technology and even the fastest wireless charging technology ever brought to the market. It needs just 30 minutes for a full charge and 56 minutes with wireless charging. But the OnePlus 8 can provide the longest battery life thanks to a bigger battery.

Price

OnePlus 8 sells in China with a starting price of €502/$565, Oppo Ace2 is priced $565 too, and Vivo X50 Pro+ sells for $709/€630. If we consider all the specifications, Vivo X50 Pro+ is the most convincing one as it offers a higher refresh rate and much better cameras. If you do not care about cameras, you can save some money with the Oppo Ace2 without facing important compromises. OnePlus 8 carries the same starting price as the Oppo Ace2 but it offers better cameras and slower charging speeds, as well as a great software department with the Oxygen OS.

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Oppo Ace2 vs OnePlus 8 vs Vivo X50 Pro+: PRO and CONS

Oppo Ace2

PROS

• Fastest charging
• Fastest wireless charging
• Reverse charging
• Good price
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Vivo X50 Pro+

PROS

• Best cameras
• Better display
• Amazing design
• Gimbal-like stabilization

CONS

• Nothing particular

OnePlus 8

PROS

• Very good software
• Worldwide availability
• Stereo speakers
• Great battery life

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Earlier today (21st May 2020), an upcoming Oppo Ace2 special edition was spotted again on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website. The device was the Ace2 EVA Transparent Edition, which is based on the popular anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. While the existence of the smartphone was previously confirmed, it had yet to be launched or seen. Now, we finally have a proper look at the device.

The limited variant of the Oppo smartphone was first shared by @i冰宇宙 on his blog that revealed that the Ace2 EVA Transparent Edition was meant to commemorate the upcoming Evangelion movie. This movie was the final part of a 4 film series that retold the events of the iconic anime and was scheduled for release in June 2020. Unfortunately, this has since been delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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As the name suggests, the special Oppo Ace2 variant features a unique design. On the back, one can observe the nostalgic patterns and design that is a nod to the anime and its EVAs (giant human controlled mechas/robots). The rear panel is mostly covered in a black background over which angular circuitry designs run across the back and with the series logo above the Chinese company’s own brand name.

In recent times, smartphone vendors are increasingly adopting various and popular cinematics IPs for new launches. These handsets are generally limited edition and are said to be quite popular in certain markets. The Oppo Ace2 was launched back in April 2020 and is the flagship entry from the tech giant. Thus, it is no surprise the company would wish to attract consistent sales with a special edition.

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Yesterday, Oppo announced the the Ace2 flagship smartphone. It’s a high-end device with top-notch specs like Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC and a 90Hz refresh rate display panel. The Ace2 launches as the first phone in a new line of smartphones rather than under the Reno line as last year’s Ace. After the event, a senior executive of Oppo revealed why the company split up Ace lineup into an independent series.

Soon after the launch conference, Oppo held a press conference as well. In this, the Product Manager of Oppo Ace2, Wu Di, and Wang Shiming, the Senior Hardware Engineer of Oppo, answered various questions regarding the smartphone. One question answered is why Ace is now an independent series. The company wanted to make up for the mid to high-end product, while also better catering to the needs of the market segment.

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In other words, Oppo made the decision after carefully formulating and strategizing according to the current market situation. The senior executive believed that an independent series could better target the trending demands of the market and also bridge the mid to high-end product line gap as well.

Wu Di also explained the reason for opting for a 90Hz panel over a 120Hz panel. According to him, there is no one step adopting of 120Hz refresh rate. He stated that even if it is trending, it is not perfect, and its implementation and compatibility is still low. Another notable reason was the power consumption and heat generation since the battery drain is significantly higher with a faster refresh rate, which may even have some games making the device run even hotter.

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OPPO officially announced the Ace2 flagship at an online event in China today. The phone succeeds the OPPO Reno Ace model announced last year with better hardware and the world’s fastest wireless charging technology. The Ace lineup is being split up from the Reno series and will be sold as a separate lineup from OPPO. Overall, with 5G, Snapdragon 865, and an ultra-fast charging technology, the phone is being marketed as a gaming flagship. So it’s no surprise that the Ace2 is the official smartphone of the Peacekeeper Elite League in China this year.

The OPPO Ace2 features a traditional 2020 smartphone design which includes a punch-hole display upfront and a round quad-camera setup at the back. The phone weighs just 185 grams and is 8.6mm thick, which means it will be comfortable to hold. There’s a 3D back curved design as well, improving the overall ergonomics. You get a 6.55-inch OLED display with 2400 x 1080p resolution with a high 91.8% screen to body ratio. The phone comes with the 5th generation Corning Gorilla Glass protection, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1100nits brightness, HDR10+ certification, and a high 90Hz refresh rate.

OPPO Ace2 Specs

The OPPO Ace2 comes with a Snapdragon 865 chipset with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 with Turbo Write and Host Performance Boost (HPB) for fast read and write speeds. Thanks to Snapdragon 865 chip, the phone supports dual-mode 5G with roaming enabled in over 25 countries worldwide. Like all flagship phones of 2020, the OPPO Ace2 also supports Wi-Fi 6 and this can be combined with 5G to reach peak speeds of up to 2950Mbps!

At the online event in China today, OPPO said that the Ace2 scores around 608,000 on AnTuTu at room temperature. But if the phone’s cooling system kicks in, it can go up 625,184 in the same benchmark application. OPPO revealed that it has managed to reduce power consumption by up to 12% in some games and the temperature can be brought down by up to 1.4° C without sacrificing its performance.

The OPPO Ace2 comes with an optimised gaming experience. The company claims that it supports a stable high frame rate and comes with good battery life with excellent temperature control. Thanks to the new HyperBoost 3.0, the Ace2 manages to games like Peace Elite at stable 90FPS for a long time. The company says that you can keep playing even when the phone is charging, thanks to its advanced 4D VC cooling technology.

Since this is a flagship focused on gaming, OPPO has optimized e-sports and balanced mode on the device by gathering data from over 200 internal test players. The phone also supports a new social feature which is similar to the popular online commentary system in China called danmu. In case you are confused – if you have ever seen live comments fill up a video (its very popular in China), that’s danmu. OPPO Ace2 comes with a similar feature wherein your new messages will be shown on your game screen like a comment.

The Ace2 also supports voice controls during gameplay via OPPO’s Breeno smart assistant. You can tweak the volume, brightness and other features using Breeno. The phone also comes with 4D Game Vibration 2.0 standard which will customize gameplay vibrations according to the weapons being used. Finally, dual stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos ensures an immersive sound experience on the device.

The OPPO Ace2 comes with an average 4000mAh battery. But this is paired with an ultra-fast 65W wired charging solution. You also get the world’s fastest 40W Super AirVOOC Wireless Charging technology on board which gives you an additional hour of usage in just 5 minutes of wireless charging. This charging tech is certified by TUV Rheinland. You also get 10W reverse charging tech.

The Ace2’s camera setup isn’t exactly extraordinary but it should still be good enough for decent shots. The phone comes with a 48MP IMX586 primary sensor paired with an 8MP 119° ultra wide-angle camera, a 2MP portrait lens, and another 2MP Black and White camera.

There’s a 16MP f/2.4 front punch-hole shooter.

As for software, the phone runs on Android 10 based ColorOS 7.1.

OPPO Ace2 Pricing & Availability

The OPPO Ace2 starts at 3999 yuan ($567) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM variant and goes up to 4399 yuan ($623) for the 8GB and 256GB ROM variant. The 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model is priced at 4599 yuan ($652).

Note that the 8GB RAM models are all LPDDR4X and only the 12GB RAM model comes with the latest LPDDR5 standard.

These three storage variants are available in Black and Purple color options. The OPPO Ace2 is up for reservations in China starting today and will go on sale for the first time on April 20.

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OPPO is all set to launch a new smartphone under its Ace lineup — OPPO Ace2. Now, ahead of the official launch of the device, the company has shared the AnTuTu benchmark score of the device.

The OPPO Ace2 has managed to score 615,984 points when tested under the conditions of daily usage while the device scored 627,553 points with a cooling mode. This confirms that the upcoming device is indeed a powerful smartphone.

The company has recently confirmed that the smartphone will come with a punch-hole display with support for up to 90Hz refresh rate along with 180Hz touch sampling rate. The display will offer 96.3 percent DCI-P3 color space. With deltaE value as low as 3, the Ace2 promises to deliver impeccable color accuracy. The screen will deliver maximum brightness of up to 819 nits.

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The TENAA listing of the device has already confirmed that the OPPO Ace2 will feature a 6.5-inch panel with Full HD+ screen resolution and will feature an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 flagship chipset will be powering the device with up to 12 GB of RAM and The phone will come with up to 256 GB of storage. It will be running the latest Android 10 operating system with the company’s own ColorOS 7 on top.

The smartphone will come with a 48-megapixel quad-camera setup on the back and a 16-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling. As for the battery, it is expected to be powered by a 4,000mAh battery. The company has already confirmed 65W fast charging and 40W wireless charging for the device.

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OPPO Ace2 is confirmed to debut on April 13 at 5PM (local time) in China. Ahead of the launch, the Ace2 is now listed on Chinese retailer site JD.com for reservations. The listing has carries official renders of its two colorways. Moreover, the Chinese firm confirmed the fast charging capabilities of the smartphone.

The JD listing of the Ace2 reveals that it will be arriving in two color options like Moon Rock Ash and Fantasy Purple. The listing further states that the Ace2 will be available in three variants in China such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Their price tags will be confirmed on April 13. The handset is expected to be priced 3,000 Yuan and 4,000 Yuan in China.

Today, the Chinese manufacturer took to Weibo to reveal the support for 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging. It was bound to come with the said feature as the predecessor OPPO Reno Ace had also supported 65W fast charging. The Ace2 will be also coming with support for 40W wireless charging.

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OPPO Ace2 specifications

The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform will be powering the Ace2 along with LPDDR5 RAM. The handset will be flaunting a 6.5-inch AMOLED punch-hole display that delivers full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio support. The phone will be housing a 4,000mAh battery.

The handset will come with 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system. It will have a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

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OPPO has recently confirmed that the company will be launching the OPPO Ace2 smartphone in its home country on China on 13th April, after the company’s Vice President Brian Shen teased the same.

Now, ahead of the launch, the company has shared a teaser poster which gives us a partial look at the upcoming smartphone’s design. The poster also confirms that the device will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC.

It also confirms that there will be a quad-camera setup on the OPPO Ace2 smartphone where the sensors will be placed on a circular module which is also referred as “Oreo” camera design. The phone will have volume rocker keys on the left side while the power button is placed on the right.

The OPPO Ace2 smartphone was recently spotted on AnTuTu where it scored 180,132 points in the CPU test, 210,371 in the GPU test, 89,927 in the memory test and 79,787 in the UX test. It recorded an average benchmarking score of 560,217 points on AnTuTu.

Interestingly, the AnTuTu listing shows a warning that the device may be rooted, and system parameters may have been changed due to the root, which may lead to an inaccurate score.

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As per the reports, the OPPO Ace2 could come with a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole cutout at the top-left corner. The display is expected to offers Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 20:9.

Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, along with 8GB and 12GB RAM, and two storage options — 128GB and 256GB. The device could have a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel setup for the quad rear cameras.

Running on Android 10 operating system with ColorOS 7 on top, the smartphone is reportedly equipped with a dual-part battery with a single-cell capacity of 1,955mAh. The phone carries support for 40W wireless charging. The 3C listing of the phone had revealed that it could be shipped with a 65W charger.

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OPPO VP Brain Shen recently confirmed that the company will be announcing the next Ace branded phone on April 13. Unlike the OPPO Reno Ace phone that debuted in October, the successor edition will not have “Reno” branding its name. Hence, it is expected to break cover as the OPPO Ace2. Today, the Chinese firm released the first teaser of the phone. Also, the company has revealed that the Enco W31 TWS will break cover alongside the Ace2.

While OPPO VP revealed some information on the Ace2, the social platforms of the company had not release any of its teasers. It appears that starting from today, the company will continue to tease the arrival of the Ace2 before its April 13 launch. Unfortunately, the first teaser has not revealed any details on the phone.

At the beginning of the previous month, OPPO had launched the Enco 31 TWS in India at the unveil event of the OPPO Reno3 Pro 4G. It was announced with a price tag of 4,499 INR (~$59).and color edition such as black, white and pink. OPPO Acoustics Weibo account has confirmed that the Enco 31 TWS will be also announce on April 13 in China and it will come in the same colors as it arrived in India.

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OPPO Ace2 specifications

The OPPO Ace2 has a 6.5-inch AMOLED display that offers full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform is expected to power the handset with up to 12 GB of RAM. The handset reached a score of 560K+ on AnTuTu benchmarks.

The phone may come with up to 256 GB of built-in storage and a microSD card slot for additional storage. It will be equipped with a dual-part battery. The minimum capacity of one of its cell is 1,955Ah. The phone will be arriving with support for 65W fast charging and 40W wireless charging.

The Ace2 will be loaded with Android 10 OS and ColorOS 7. The rear side of the device has a 48-megeapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system. It has a frontal shooter of 16-megapixel.

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