A blend of past and future with a distinct feature at the intersection of vision and nostalgia: the fundamental design idea behind the Reno12 Pro, OPPO's latest flagship smartphone. Now available in two distinctive finishes, Nebula Silver and Nebula Black, the new high-end smartphone mobile device pushes the boundaries of smartphone aesthetics by delivering a Colors, Materials, and Finishes (CMF) mix that's unique and bold. 

In designing the Reno12 Pro and its product identity, OPPO's teams took inspiration from Retro Futurism. This style takes elements from bygone eras (particularly the mid-20th century) and mixes them with contemporary or, even better, futuristic themes such a robots, spaceships, or high-tech instruments. 
The reference to bold geometric shapes and patterns and the use of a lively and variegated color palette with a touch of neon all work together to evoke a sense of optimism and positive futurism.

The two color finishes of Reno12 Pro are the perfect example of how the retrofuturistic design philosophy could blend with contemporary design and, above all, top-of-the-game material science. 

Like previous models like the Find X5 Pro, OPPO has pushed the envelope by pioneering the concept of "fluid ripples" on the Nebula Silver model. The phone's rear surface is as smooth as a mirror, yet it incorporates the flowing ripples of a fluid material. The goal was to create a three-dimensional visual effect on a flat surface while imbuing the fluid-like appearance with a sharp metallic texture of silvery metal.

According to the company, creating a Nebula Silver finish for the Reno12 Pro posed a significant challenge. Due to the material's 90% reflectivity, conventional coatings would have disrupted signal reception and reduced durability. OPPO's innovative solution consisted of adopting an amorphous silicon-based compound, a material known for its high refractivity and low electrical conductivity. As a result, the Reno12 Pro features a striking silver look and maintains high quality and full radio reliability over extended use.

The Nebula Black model, on the other hand, plays with the juxtaposition of matte and glossy textures. The upper part of the phone is fully matte, while the lower part sports a shiny finish, creating an unusual encounter of boldness and elegance, just like old and new can clash, yet blend surprisingly well in retro-futuristic aesthetics. 

Another distinctive element of Reno12 Pro is its All-side-curved Screen. The display features an ultra-narrow bezel, and the design minimizes the visibility of the screen's black edges, with the additional advantage of preventing accidental touches along the curved screen edges. Unlike traditional dual-curved designs, the Reno12 Pro features shallower curves on the left and right sides, enhancing the touch sensitivity and responsiveness of the screen. Deep curves are incorporated at the top and bottom to further reduce accidental touches during gaming. This all-side-curved glass design ensures an optimal touch experience, whether the device is held horizontally or vertically.

The unique design also creates the illusion that the Reno12 Pro's screen is floating above the body, breaking traditional screen limitations and extending the content infinitely. Last but not least, durability is a key feature: OPPO employed Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (GGV2) for the phone's display, making the Reno12 Pro not only the most drop-resistant Reno ever but also one of the best smartphones in its class in terms of durability.

Reno12 Pro is also thin and light, with a thickness of 7.25mm and a weight of just 179g. The phone's body sports a straight-edge design, which increases the contact area between the mid-frame and the palm of the user's hand. OPPO's designers could also seamlessly blend the curvature around the back cover with the middle frame. The result is a top-notch ergonomic feel that ensures a secure one-handed grip at all times, making it harder to drop the phone and easing the strain when the device is held for a prolonged period.