Oppo’s Budget Battery Beast: 12,000mAh Phone Rumored to Launch Soon

Oppo A7 Ultra could arrive with a massive 12,000 mAh battery

Oppo may be preparing to raise the bar for battery life once again. A new budget-focused Oppo phone has appeared in China’s TENAA certification database under the model number PNC110, and early information suggests it could launch as the Oppo A7 Ultra.

The most exciting detail is its battery. According to well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, the Oppo A7 Ultra may feature a huge 12,000 mAh battery, making it one of the biggest batteries ever seen in an Oppo smartphone.

If accurate, this would be a major jump over the Oppo A7 Pro Max, which launched with a 10,000 mAh battery. That phone already stood out as one of Oppo’s longest-lasting devices, but the rumored A7 Ultra would offer around 20% more capacity. It would also significantly exceed the 8,000 mAh battery found in the Chinese Find X10 Pro Max.

A 12,000 mAh battery would place the Oppo A7 Ultra in the same high-capacity category as recent large-battery phones from Honor, including models that launched in China with batteries slightly above 12,000 mAh. For users who prioritize endurance, this could mean multiple days of use on a single charge, depending on display size, chipset efficiency, software tuning, and charging behavior.

The TENAA listing reportedly includes images of the device, confirming that the phone is moving through the usual certification process ahead of launch. The PNC110 model has also received MIIT certification, which strongly suggests that the device may debut in China before reaching any other market.

Oppo has not officially confirmed the A7 Ultra name, its full specifications, pricing, or launch schedule. For comparison, the Oppo A7 Pro Max starts in China at CNY 2,199, roughly $325, for the version with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. If the A7 Ultra is positioned above that model, its pricing could be slightly higher, though nothing is confirmed yet.

For now, the Oppo A7 Ultra remains an upcoming device based on certification listings and industry leaks. Final specifications may change before launch. Still, if the 12,000 mAh battery claim proves accurate, Oppo could soon introduce one of the most compelling battery-focused smartphones in the budget segment.