The Reno 8T 5G is the latest Reno-series phone to launch in India. Apart from launching the 8T today, Oppo also announced the Enco Air 3 TWS earbuds. I will be reviewing both products in the coming week. Before I release the review, here is my first impressions post on the Reno 8T 5G and Enco Air 3.

Oppo Reno 8T 5G

The Reno 8T 5G is available in 128 GB and 256 GB variants in other markets. In India, however, the device is only available with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It is priced at Rs 29,999 (~$366). Readers can checkout our launch story to learn more about the bank offers that are available for online and offline buyers in India.

The Reno 8T 5G looks very impressive from the front as well as the back. It has a premium feel as the display and the back panel of the phone taper towards the edges. The top and bottom bezels (2.32mm chin) are slim and appear symmetrical, and the polycarbonate back panel shows off different colours when viewed from different angles.

OPPO Reno 8T 5G
OPPO Reno 8T 5G

The 8T has a thickness of 7.7mm and weighs only 171 grams, which makes it a few grams lighter than the Reno 8 5G, which weighs 179 grams. While I received the Sunrise Gold variant, the 8T also comes in Midnight Black. Like the other Reno 8 5G and Reno 8 Pro 5G, the Reno 8T does not have an IP rating.

The Reno 8T 5G has a flagship-level 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, which produces an FHD+ resolution, up to a 120Hz refresh rate, and 10-bit colors. It offers a screen-to-body ratio of 93 percent. One of the drawbacks of the Reno 5G (review) was that it had a single speaker. The Reno 8T 5G is blessed with dual stereo speakers.

OPPO Reno 8T 5G
OPPO Reno 8T 5G

Under the hood, the Reno 8T 5G features the Snapdragon 695, a reliable chip for mid-range performance. It has LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, up to 8GB of virtual RAM, and a 4,800mAh battery. The retail package includes an 80W charger, but the phone supports 67W charging. The company claims a full charge in just 44 minutes.

Cameras are one of the major highlights of the Reno series. For selfies, the Reno 8T inherits the reliable 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 sensor from the Reno 8 and Reno 7 series. It is the first Oppo phone to feature a 108-megapixel Samsung HM6 camera.  It is assisted by a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel microlens with support for 40x magnification. The handset runs on the Android 13 OS with the ColorOS 13 on top. Also, it features a microSD card slot for more storage.

Oppo Enco Air 3 TWS earbuds  

The Enco Air 3 has a distinct dual-tone design and retails for Rs 2,999 ($37). It comes in a “Glaze White” colour only and has a translucent lid. While it looks beautiful, I feel that its lid is a bit delicate. The compact case houses the earbuds, which have a half-in-ear design like the AirPods. Hence, it does not come with silicon ear tips. The charging case has an LED indicator, which glows green when the lid is opened or closed or when the earbuds are taken out or placed in their grooves.

OPPO Enco AIr 3
OPPO Enco AIr 3

The earbuds have 13.4mm audio drivers that promise rich bass and clear vocals. For better speech recognition, it has the Cadence HiFi 5 DSP onboard. There is Oppo Alive Audio support for an enhanced surround-sound experience. The usual touch controls are available on the earbuds.

The Enco Air 3 supports the latest Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. One of the good things about it is that users can pair it with up to two devices simultaneously. However, there is no physical button on the case for Bluetooth pairing. It is not a big problem as it pairs quickly with new devices.

OPPO Enco AIr 3
OPPO Enco AIr 3

There is a gaming mode that offers 47ms low latency. Oppo claims that the Enco Air 3 offers up to 25 hours of playback time with the charging case. A USB-C port is available for charging. Lastly, the device weighs only 50 grams.

The Reno 8T 5G is an enticing package that offers an attractive design, an impressive display, a smooth experience, and decent cameras. The 8T faces other similarly priced devices, such as the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Nothing Phone (1), and iQOO 9 SE.

I will be thoroughly testing the Reno 8T 5G and Enco Air 3 over the following few days to evaluate their performance and claims. The Reno 8T review will arrive in the coming week, while the Air 3’s review will be up a bit later. Meanwhile, those who are interested can head to Oppo India’s website, Flipkart, or offline stores in India to pre-order them. Both devices are scheduled to go on sale starting Feb. 10.

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