Oppo Reno series is the home to some of the most popular mid-rangers, and also to some of the prettiest ones. The last year’s Reno 9 Pro Plus was a feast for the eyes with its polished metal camera island and curved display. Oppo has always placed a high emphasis on design, and it shows in the company’s products.
On May 24, the brand will be unveiling the new Reno 10 lineup with upgraded hardware and a design that may not actually live up to your expectations. Just like the previous series, Reno 10 will include three models namely the Reno 10, the Reno 10 Pro, and the Reno 10 Pro Plus. Ahead of the official release, we have gathered everything about the new smartphones here in this post. Let’s dive in.
Design and Display
Although the Reno 9 series did not make it to the global market, our reviews noted that the lineup, particularly the Reno 9 Pro Plus (watch), offers a very balanced experience with a top-notch display and beautiful design. Oppo seems to have gotten the hardware part right even with the Reno 10 series, but the design lacks character, at least according to this author.
The phones don’t look all that bad, but when you compare them to the previous models, you start noticing flaws. In comparison, the Oppo Reno 8 Pro (review) from 2022 debuted with an appealing appearance. With extra large bezels around the corners of the camera module, the phone stands out from the crowd. Moreover, there’s something about its flat, iPhone-like sides, back, and front that adds to its appeal.
You can see in the images that Oppo has done away with the large rectangular camera module and instead opted for a pill-shaped one. The design remains consistent across all three phones. The module is divided into two compartments, with the upper one housing the camera rings and the lower one featuring a square housing for the periscope lens (only on the Reno 10 Pro Plus).
When it comes to the display, the Reno 10, Reno 10 Pro, and Reno 10 Pro Plus all sport a curved panel on the front with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The bezels surrounding the display are minimal. Both the Reno 10 and Reno 10 Pro will feature a 6.74-inch OLED screen with an FHD+ resolution of 2412 x 1080 and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Pro Plus model is expected to have a similar size, but Oppo might include some additional perks.
Specifications
The Reno 10 series is expected to bring several upgrades in the hardware department, with new cameras and chipsets. The vanilla Reno 10 will have a 32MP front-facing camera and a triple rear camera system consisting of a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 32MP telephoto camera. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 778G processor, have 12GB of RAM, and a 4,600mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. It will weigh 180 grams and measure 7.58mm in thickness.
The Reno 10 Pro will have a similar camera system to the Reno 10, but it will be powered by a Dimensity 8200 processor and have 12GB or 16GB of RAM. It will also have a larger 4,600mAh battery with 100W fast charging support.
The Reno 10 Pro+ will have a more advanced camera system than the other two models, with a 64MP periscope zoom lens in addition to the 50MP main camera and 8MP ultra-wide camera. It will also be powered by the more-powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and have 16GB of RAM. The battery will be slightly larger at 4,600 or 4,700mAh, and it will support 100W wired charging.
The OPPO Reno 10 series will run on Android with ColorOS 13 on top. The Reno 10 and 10 Pro will come in Brilliant Gold, Colorful Blue, and Moon Sea Black. All three phones will have an in-display fingerprint sensor, NFC, an IR blaster, and a plastic middle frame.
Expected Pricing
The pricing of the Oppo Reno 10 series is still anyone’s guess. We would expect a slight bump in the price as compared to the previous year’s models. For reference, the base variant of the Reno 9 starts at around $350, the Reno 9 Pro costs about $480), and the Reno 9 Pro+ is available in China for around $550.
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