Just recently, OPPO started the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for a bunch of smartphones in multiple markets. Within a few days, the company has now added two more devices to the program. These phones are OPPO Reno4 and OPPO Reno4 Pro.

According to official announcement posts on OPPO Community, the ColorOS 12 beta program is now live for the OPPO Reno4 in Indonesia and the OPPO Reno4 Pro in India as well as Indonesia. The company is recruiting  5,000 testers for the handsets in each region. The registrations began on February 23 and will remain open until March 2.

OPPO Reno4

• Region: Indonesia
• Seats: 5,000
• Required Firmware: C.23, C.24
• Deadline: March 2

OPPO Reno4 Pro

• Region: Indonesia, India
• Seats: 5,000 (each region)
• Required Firmware: C.42, C.43
• Deadline: March 2

Interested users on the required firmware can head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions to enroll in the Android 12 beta initiative.

OPPO says that selected applicants will receive the beta software via OTA within 3 working days from the selection. That said, those who don’t get picked can try their luck in the next round of recruitment if there’s going to be any.

As far as stable release is concerned, OPPO is yet to reveal the timeline for it. Going by the rollout so far, it may happen in a month or two from now.

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Oppo released its ColorOS 12 Q1 2022 rollout plan for its less recent smartphone models last month, and it looks like Oppo is keeping up with its promise as it seems that all is going even better.

The rollout is ahead of schedule! 

According to the plan, it was mentioned that Oppo will release its ColorOS 12 open beta for its Chinese variant of the Oppo Reno4 5G and Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G phones on Jan 17, 2022. However, in the latest announcement in the Chinese Oppo forum as of recent, Oppo announced that it will be conducting recruitment for its Oppo ColorOS 12 Open Beta from Jan 14 to Jan 17 3PM CST for Oppo Reno4 5G and Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G users in China. 

Here’s are the key details provided by Oppo that you need to know if you want to join the open beta:

1. The recruitment is for Oppo Reno4 5G and Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G users in China only.
2. The recruitment is running from Jan 14 to Jan 17 3PM CST.
3. Users will be reviewed within 5 business days after they submitted their application to join the open beta.
4. The ColorOS 12 update will be pushed to beta users within 3 business days once the review has been passed.

Do note here that beta builds are still 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 you are interested in signing up for the beta Android 12-based ColorOS 12 builds for the Oppo Reno4 5G and Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G, here’s how to apply in two simple steps.

First, ensure your Oppo Reno4 5G and Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G are on the required latest builds: Reno4 5G(C.33 and above), Reno4 Pro 5G(C.32 and above). Then just head over to “Settings > Software Update > Settings icon > Upgrade early adopters > Upgrade to beta build” to upgrade to the open beta build.

Do note that this Android-12 based ColorOS 12 open beta is only available currently in China, however, the global beta is believed to be announced soon in the coming months.

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Netflix is arguably one of the best streaming platforms available worldwide. The service can be accessed on a wide variety of devices with a display. But the OEMs require a license to support the app on their devices. Hence, not all Android smartphones can stream in HD or HDR quality. 

Above all, not all companies disclose whether their phones support Netlfix. Customers can only know about it by installing the application themselves. But thankfully, Netflix has a dedicated page on its website with a list of supported devices. This list has been now updated with the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S21 series, a bunch of OPPO smartphones, and a TCL handset.

According to the update list, Netlfix can be now streamed in HD and HDR on the following phones.

• Netflix HD

  • OPPO A73
  • OPPO A93
  • OPPO F17
  • OPPO F17 Pro
  • OPPO Reno4
  • OPPO Reno4 F
  • OPPO Reno4 Lite
  • OPPO Reno4 5G
  • OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G

• Netflix HDR

• • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
  • OPPO Reno4 Pro
  • TCL 20 5G

It is interesting to know that only the 4G variant of OPPO Reno4 Pro supports Netflix HDR although the 4G variant has the exact same display. Also, all the OPPO handsets listed above are on sale for months but they have received Netlfix certification only now.

On the other hand, the TCL 20 5G launched only last month and the Galaxy S21 series just hit the shelves today.

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OPPO debuted the Reno4 series back in June in China. International variants of Reno4 and Reno4 Pro that launched in late July are totally different from the original models. Thankfully, the company has now officially announced to launch the OG Reno4 Pro 5G alongside Enco W51 in the Middle East and select European countries in the coming days.

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO will unveil the original Reno4 Pro first in UAE on September 22, followed by a separate launch for Europe on October 1. The handset will be accompanied by Enco W51, an affordable pair of truly wireless earphones with ANC (Automatic Noise Cancellation).

In case, you have forgotten, the OPPO Reno4 Pro was unveiled as a camera-centric 5G smartphone emphasizing on design. The device comes with a 48MP IMX586 primary sensor paired with a 12MP Sony IMX708 sensor with a 120° ultra-wide lens, and a 13MP sensor with a 5x optical zoom lens. 

Whereas, on the front, it flaunts a 32MP selfie camera nested in a punch-hole located a the top left side of its curved AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate.

Another highlight of this phone is support for 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging for its respectable 4,000mAh battery. Last not least, though it packs some flagship-level features, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

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OPPO officially launches Reno4 Pro Artist Limited Edition in collaboration with James Jean after teasing it for a few days. It is priced at 4,299 yuan ($619) and comes in a  single 12GB + 256GB storage configuration. As for availability, it can be only purchased in China from the company’s official online store and selected retailers.

The specifications of the newly launched OPPO Reno4 Pro Artist Limited Edition remains the same as the regular version. The only difference is the new paint job with engraved art.

James Jean is a well-known Taiwanese-American artist known for his cover art for Marvel Comics and DC Comics. He even painted posters for movies like mother!, The Shape of Water, and Blade Runner 2049.

For Reno4 Pro, he created an art depicting “Summer Carnival of Dreams” with mystical creatures like unicorns. This painting is etched on the phone’s rear AG glass with a “SoleLuna” logo at the centre as it was the name of this project. The smartphone also ships with two dedicated themes based on this painting

Further, the special edition of the phone comes in silver color, which is different than the other four colors of the handset. This helps in reflecting the engraved painting very well. Even the box contents such as earphones, case, and the 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charger are themed after the painting.

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That said, if you wish to get his variant of OPPO Reno4 Pro, you will have to import one as there’s no word on international availability

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Oppo initially launched the Reno4 Pro alongside Reno4 in early June in China. Powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G as its predecessor, it focuses more on design and photography. Now, after two months from its debut, the company teases an Artist Limited Editon of this handset in collaboration with James Jean.

Chinese smartphone makers are known for launching special editions of their certain handsets. Only recently, Oppo launched Ace2 EVA Limited Edition with a number of other accessories themed after Neon Genesis Evangelion anime. 

And now, just within a few months, the company is back again with another collaboration device called OPPO Reno4 Pro Artist Limited Edition. This time the brand has partnered with world-renowned artist James Jean.

Mr Jean is known for winning multiple awards for his cover arts for DC Comics and Marvel Comics in the early 2000s. In recent years, he even created poster arts for blockbuster Hollywood movies like mother!, The Shape of Water, and Blade Runner 2049.

He has even worked with Prada, an Italian luxury fashion house on multiple occasions. As for Oppo, we are not sure how this limited edition Reno4 Pro will look like. But going by the teaser poster, the phone may feature art inspired by Chinese tradition.

Anyway, we will get to know the design of OPPO Reno4 Pro Artist Limited Edition on August 17 when this device will be unveiled.

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Yesterday, OPPO unveiled the Reno4 series of powerful mid-range phones in China. The 5G-ready Reno4 and Reno4 Pro smartphones that are driven by Snapdragon 765G are equipped with stellar cameras. It seems India will be the next country to receive the Reno4 series as OPPO India has confirmed that it will be soon launching the Reno4 series in the country.

The Chinese firm did not reveal any exact timeline for the arrival of the Reno4 series in India. However, the company revealed that the Reno4 models will come with features that are relevant to the Indian market. It is not clear whether it will be releasing Reno4 as well as its Pro version in India.

The Reno4 5G models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$423) and 3,299 Yuan (~$465), respectively in China. On the other side, the Reno4 Pro 5G variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are priced at 3,799 Yuan (~$536) and 4,299 Yuan (~$607), respectively.

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OPPO Reno4 5G and Reno4 Pro 5G specifications

The Reno4 and Reno4 Pro are equipped with 6.43-inch and 6.55-inch full HD+ AMOLED screens. The Pro model supports a 90Hz refresh rate and comes with a single punch-hole for its 32-megapixel selfie camera. The Reno4 has a pill-shaped camera cutout on the screen for its 32-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie camera system.

The Reno4 and Reno4 Pro phones are packed 4,000mAh batteries with 65W fast charging support. The Reno4 has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera system. The Reno4 Pro has a 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel (telephoto) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera setup. The ColorOS 7.2 based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the Reno4 and Reno4 Pro smartphones.

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