OPPO kickstarted the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 Beta program for the OPPO Reno6 5G and the OPPO Reno5 5G at the end of November. Within a month, the two smartphones have now started receiving the stable update.

According to official announcement posts on OPPO Community, OPPO has begun to seed the ColorOS 12 stable update for the OPPO Reno6 5G and the OPPO Reno5 5G as scheduled. The latest system update for these handsets is currently live in the following regions.

• OPPO Reno6 5G

  • Region: China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam
  • Required Firmware: A.17/A.18/A.20
  • Firmware Version: C.26

• OPPO Reno5 5G

  • Region: Indonesia
  • Required Firmware: A.30
  • Firmware Version: C.41

In order to install the fresh software update, users need to go to Settings > Software Updates > Gear Icon > Trial Version and follow the on-screen instructions. The company recommends backing up important data before proceeding. Also, it warns about compatibility issues with some third-party applications on Android 12.

As with any system update, the device may heat up and power consumption may rise for some time due to background optimization after the installation of the update. OPPO says that this will get fixed by itself.

Having said that, if you own either of these phones and have already installed the update, then do share your experience in the comment section below. This way users who are yet to download the update can get an idea about the new software release.

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Update 1 [November 25]

As we mentioned the other day, the ColorOS 12 Open Beta program for the OPPO Reno6 5G is now finally live in India as scheduled. In order to participate, applicants should be on firmware version A.15 or A.17.

The registrations will remain open until December 1. The company is recruiting 5000 testers for the first batch.

Original Story [November 23]

Last week, OPPO kicked off the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 Open Beta program for the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G and OPPO Reno6 Pro+ 5G. Now, the same initiative is live for the OPPO Reno6 5G as well. However, it is currently limited to China.

According to an official announcement post on OPPO Community China, the brand has opened registrations for OPPO Reno6 5G ColorOS 12 Open Beta program in its home country. The registrations are live starting today (November 23) and will remain open until 3 PM (local time) on November 25.

In order to enroll, participants should be on firmware version A.17 or A.18. If they are, then they need to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow on-screen instructions. To increase their chance of selection, applicants can try participating in this questionnaire.

Applicants who get selected will receive the beta software build via OTA. Whereas, unselected participants can try reapplying during the next batch of recruitment.

As far as other regions are concerned, OPPO has confirmed to start the ColorOS 12 Open Beta program for the OPPO Reno6 5G in India on November 25. We will update this story once the initiative begins in the region.

Unfortunately, there’s no official information regarding the rollout of the stable update. It should be available once the teasers don’t find any major issue.

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The OPPO Reno6 5G is the most affordable model in the original Reno6 series. Almost six months after its initial announcement, the smartphone undergoes the DXOMARK battery review. The device beats the iPhone 13 Pro Max to take over the crown.

The mid-range OPPO Reno6 5G currently leads the DXOMARK Battery rankings with 96 points. It is followed by the iPhone 13 Pro Max in second place with 89 points.

According to the review, the Reno6 5G has the best autonomy score in its segment. It gains 10+ hours of autonomy with a just 5-minute charge when under 50% capacity. This is possible because of 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging protocol.

On the other hand, the iPhone 13 Pro Max takes 2 hours and 11 minutes to charge fully as opposed to only 35 minutes on the Reno6 5G. But the latest iPhone has an even better autonomy performance than the OPPO handset. It scores 84 points compared to 73 points.

Even in efficiency, the iPhone scores 95 points, which happens to be only a few points lower than Reno6’s 101 points. Additionally, the OPPO smartphone performs averagely in mobility and it also has a below-average autonomy performance in calls.

Whereas, the only major con of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is slow charging. The OPPO Reno6 5G has an overall better score due to its lead in charging speed. But that does not mean it lags behind in other categories though the scores are lower than that of the iPhone.

Even in our OPPO Reno6 5G review, I mentioned that the phone’s endurance is the best thing about it. At the end of the day, a much cheaper Android smartphone has beaten the most expensive iPhone in an overall battery performance review by DXOMARK.

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OPPO announced the OPPO Reno 6 5G alongside the OPPO Reno 6 Pro 5G in India in mid-July. The device is on sale in the country since the end of July. It is ₹10,000 cheaper than the Pro model and offers almost all the features of its bigger sibling with some exceptions. 

So is it really a better option of the two? Let’s find out the answer in my review.

OPPO Reno 6 5G Review

Disclaimer:

This review of OPPO Reno 6 5G is based on the author’s first-hand experience with a review unit loaned by OPPO India. The opinions stated here are the author’s alone.

The smartphone was running ColorOS 11.3 based on Android 11 with firmware version CPH2251_11_A.14 throughout the review period.

This review will be divided into the following two sections.

• The usual vanilla model dilemma
• Why does user experience matters?

The usual vanilla model dilemma

The OPPO Reno 6 5G is the smaller sibling of the OPPO Reno 6 Pro 5G that I reviewed back in July. The phone shares its DNA with the expensive model. However, to keep the price down, it arrives with an inferior set of specs.

Hence, there’s a dilemma whether you should save some bucks by opting for the vanilla model or go all-in for the Pro variant.

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The OPPO Reno 6 has a smaller 6.43-inch flat AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a 90Hz refresh rate, and good sunlight visibility with up to 750 nits peak brightness. The panel resolution is fine for the asking price, but the refresh rate isn’t, given the competitors offer a 120Hz refresh rate.

Since the Pro model itself comes with the same refresh rate, I don’t find this as a con. Above all, 90Hz is enough to experience smoothness throughout the UI. A normal user won’t find a significant difference between 90Hz and 120Hz or more refresh rates.

Personally, I liked the curved display on the Reno 6 Pro as opposed to a flat-screen on the Reno 6. Because curved screens enable a better experience for gesture controls.

Talking about the design, although the vanilla Reno 6 features the same OPPO Reno Glow design as its costlier brother, there’s a distinction between the two. The AG glass on both phones look identical with a similar hue, but they feel different in your hand.

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Both devices have crystal structures on the rear, but the ones on the Pro variant are more prominent. In other words, you can sort of feel the crystals while holding the Reno 6 Pro. At least, that’s what I remember from my experience. The same cannot be said for the vanilla Reno 6.

Additionally, I felt more comfortable holding the Reno 6 Pro. Because the curved rear and front of the phone with a thin frame nested in my hands without the sharp sensation, which I felt while holding the Reno 6.

Though the iPhone 12/13 series-like metal frame on the Reno 6 offers good grip, my preference is towards the plastic frame on the Reno 6 Pro.

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But there’s one thing that I don’t like about these two handsets. That’s none other than their cameras. The Reno 6 not only has a near-identical camera setup, but also a very similar processing standard.

It features the same 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide shooter, 2MP macro snapper, and 32MP selfie camera from the Reno 6 Pro. The only lens it misses is the 2MP monochrome sensor.

The output from these cameras is average, just like the cameras of Reno 6 Pro. This applies to both still photography and videography. Thankfully, OPPO appears to have fixed the issue with brightness with new system updates. Users need not fiddle with the slider to adjust brightness every time they click pictures.

Another noticeable improvement is in skin color tones. They are better than earlier, but not perfect. Hopefully, we will finally get to see true-to-life skin color tones from the cameras of Reno phones in the near future.

At the end of the day, the cameras need further improvements. Perhaps, we might see more refinements in the subsequent OTA software updates.

Coming to the performance, the MediaTek Dimensity 900 inside this handset is comparable to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G present inside the devices like iQOO Z3 5G. It is capable of playing high-end games in average graphic settings. 

It has the same optimization issues in games as I faced on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-powered Reno 6 Pro. This restricts the phone from utilizing the silicon’s true potential. However, I did not face any performance issues in day-to-day usage.

Now, as I am done talking about where the phone has cut corners, let’s take a look at why this smartphone matters despite its shortcomings.

Why does user experience matters?

A few years back, smartphones were all about specifications. When I was a high schooler and in my early days of college, even I was obsessed with specs. But I eventually realized that the decision of buying any device should not be solely dependent on specifications and features, rather it should be based on day-to-day user experience. Let me explain this using the OPPO Reno 6 5G.

The Reno 6 has its shortcomings, as discussed above, but that doesn’t make it a bad purchase. Because it offers certain things that can be experienced only by using the handset yourself.

The hardware powering the device is nothing without the software that users interact with. The Reno 6 nails this with ColorOS 11.3 based on Android 11. I never felt that I was using a mid-range smartphone. The phone felt as smooth as its more expensive OPPO Reno 6 Pro 5G sibling.

The only noticeable difference for me at least was the app opening times. A random user wouldn’t know this unless they have used smartphones with more powerful processors.

That said, the software is not perfect because of a few reasons. The ‘Browser’ and the ‘Theme Store’ throw push notifications every day though I have never opened these applications even once. Then, there’s the ‘Hot Apps’ apps recommendation folder that neither can be uninstalled nor disabled.

There are also several preloaded apps, in addition to Google Phone and Google Messages, instead of stock ColorOS Contacts and Messages applications.

I am not against OEMs using Google Phone and Google Messages because of the ‘call recording notification’ that most people detest. I don’t like them because they look out of place on an Android skin that’s not designed by Google.

As far as the connectivity is concerned, the device has a dual-SIM card slot that offers 5G connectivity. It has support for 13 5G bands and therefore, users need not worry about compatibility when the networks go live in India in the future.

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Then, there’s VoLTE, VoWiFi, dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. The internet experience through both WiFi and 4G mobile data is seamless. I didn’t face any call drops either. Also, the connection with Bluetooth earphones remained stable without any issue.

The earpiece and microphone perform well, as they should. The performance of the mono speaker is good, but it could have been even better with a stereo setup.

The best thing about the OPPO Reno 6 5G is its endurance. The phone can easily last for two days on moderate usage that does not involve gaming. 

The standby performance is also fantastic. It’s difficult to kill this handset’s battery in a day unless you game or use cameras extensively.

Even if it dies, the battery can be fueled up in around 30 minutes, thanks to SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging protocol. The smartphone not only ships with the required charger and cable, but also a pair of USB Type-C earphones and a transparent silicone case.

In a nutshell, customers get everything out of the box. They even need not invest in a screen protector as soon as they make the purchase. Because the handset comes with a basic screen protector pre-applied.

The only thing that hampers user experience on the Reno 6 is its haptics. OPPO shouldn’t have cut corners on this one. The haptics from the Reno 6 Pro should have been retained.

Now you know why day-to-day experience matters more than the specs. It is not a pleasure to use a smartphone without these traits. Hence, I personally prefer using a mid-range device with a good user experience rather than investing in a phone with powerful specs that lack crucial attributes discussed above.

Conclusion

Just like the OPPO Reno 6 Pro 5G, the OPPO Reno 6 5G is not meant for everyone. If you are one of those customers who value user experience over specifications and features, then you should definitely consider checking out this handset.

On the other hand, I certainly do not recommend this phone to those looking for a device for gaming or cameras. There are better options in this price segment for these purposes.

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The OPPO Reno6 5G was announced in India alongside the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G a couple of weeks back. The smartphone was made available for pre-order last week. As scheduled, the handset finally goes on sale in the country starting today.

The newly launched OPPO Reno6 5G is India’s first MediaTek Dimensity 900 smartphone. It features the Reno Glow design as found on the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G, in addition to flat metal sides like the Apple iPhone 12 series. Other highlights of this device are ‘Bokeh Flare Portrait Video’ feature and 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging.

The phone is priced at ₹29,990 ($404) in India for the single 8GB + 128GB storage configuration. It can be purchased from Flipkart and other leading offline retailers across the country. The sale offers for the handset remain the same as during the pre-order period. The only exception is the Flipkart SuperCoins deal, which is no longer valid.

Customers ordering the device are eligible for up to ₹3000 cashback on credit/debit card EMI transactions through HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Bank. They can also avail an instant 15% cashback through Paytm, ₹3000 cashback from Bajaj Finserv, and 1 EMI Cashback from IDFC First Bank.

Other launch offers for the phone include zero downpayment schemes, long tenure EMI schemes,  up to ₹3000 exchange bonus, Complete Damage Protection for 180 days, and assured payback of 80% when returned within 12 months. All the mentioned offers are valid until July 31.

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OPPO announced the OPPO Reno6 5G and the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G in India last week. The latter smartphone went on sale in the country earlier this week. The former handset is scheduled to hit the shelves on July 29. But the company has already started taking pre-orders from today (July 23).

The OPPO Reno6 5G is the first smartphone to launch in India with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC. The phone features the company’s Reno Glow design as well as flat metal sides like the iPhone 12 series.

It comes in a single 8GB + 128GB storage configuration priced at ₹29,990. Customers pre-ordering the handset can get up to ₹3000 cashback on credit/debit card EMI transactions through HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Bank.

Buyers can also avail an instant 15% cashback while making the payment through Paytm. There’s also a ₹3000 cashback offer from Bajaj Finserv and 1 EMI Cashback offer from IDFC First Bank.

Leading financiers in the country are also offering zero downpayment schemes, long tenure EMI schemes, and up to ₹3000 exchange bonus along with Complete Damage Protection for 180 days. All these offers are applicable till July 31.

Additionally, customers can avail assured payback offer to get up 80% of the phone’s value if they return within 12 months. Lastly, Flipkart will be also offering Supercoints worth ₹1,000 every hour for 2 days during the upcoming sale.

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After teasing for a while, OPPO has finally launched the OPPO Reno6 series in India as planned. The company has released two models, namely OPPO Reno6 5G  and OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G. Interestingly, they are the exact same models, which debuted in China at the end of May. Let’s take a look at what these smartphones have to offer.

OPPO Reno6 5G, Reno6 Pro 5G Specifications and Feaures

The primary highlights of the OPPO Reno6 5G and the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G are Reno Glow design and Bokeh Flare Portrait Video. You can learn more about them from here.

Display

The Reno6 5G sports a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, 410 PPI, 16.7 million colors, and 93.28% DCI-P3 color gamut. The panel has a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 600 nits peak brightness (typical), and 91.7% screen-to-body ratio. 

On the other hand, the Reno6 Pro 5G flaunts a 6.55-inch curved AMOLED display with a resolution of  2400 x 1080 pixels, 402 PPI, 16.7 million colors, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. The screen comes with a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 800 nits peak brightness (typical), and 92.1% screen-to-body ratio.

The displays on both phones feature an in-screen fingerprint sensor and are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Chipset and Software

The vanilla Reno6 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC. It is the first smartphone to launch with this chip in India. The silicon is paired with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage.

Whereas, the Reno6 Pro 5G houses a MediaTek Dimensiy 1200 SoC underneath it. This chipset is coupled with 12GB LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

Anyway, both phones run the brand-new ColorOS 11.3 based on Android 11. The new version of OPPO’s mobile operating system arrives with multiple device-specific AI camera features and a RAM expansion feature.

Camera

The Reno6 5G has a triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit (119° FOV), and a 2MP macro snapper. For selfies and video calls, the phone uses a 32MP front-facing shooter.

The Reno6 Pro 5G, on the other hand, comes with a quad-camera setup on the rear and a 32MP selfie camera on the front. The primary camera setup includes a 64MP main sensor, 8MP ultra-wide unit (120° FOV), 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP monochrome sensor.

Connectivity

As the name suggests, both the phones support 5G connectivity but India still does not have networks. Like any other upper mid-range smartphone, they support dual-SIM dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, and USB Type-C.

Unfortunately, they neither come with a 3.5mm headphone jack nor feature a MicroSD card slot.

Battery and Charging

Both the OPPO Reno6 series models support 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging. However, the battery of the vanilla model is slightly lower at 4,300mAh as compared to a  4,500mAh cell inside the Pro variant.

Dimensions, Weight, and Colors

The OPPO Reno6 series arrives in two colors – Aurora and Stellar Black. The vanilla model measures 156.8 x 72.1 x 7.59mm in dimensions and weighs 182g. Whereas, the dimensions and weight of the Pro variant are 160 x 73.1 x 7.6mm and 177g respectively.

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OPPO Reno6 5G, Reno 6 Pro 5G Price and Availability in India

The OPPO Reno6 series will retail for the following price tags in India.

• OPPO Reno6 5G

  • 12GB + 256GB – ₹29,990 ($402)

• OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G

  • 8GB + 128GB – ₹39,990 ($536)

The Pro model will go on sale from July 20, followed by the vanilla variant on July 29.

Launch offers include a ₹4,000 cashback on HDFC Bank, Citibank, ICICI Bank, and Kotak debit/credit cards as well as Bajaj Finserv EMI card. Paytm users can also avail a flat 15% instant cashback.

Customers opting for accessories with the OPPO Reno6 series can buy OPPO Watch, OPPO Enco X, or OPPO Enco W31 at discounted price tags of ₹12,990 (₹2,000 off), ₹7,990 (₹1,000 off), and ₹1,999 (₹1,500 off) respectively.

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OPPO is all set to launch the OPPO Reno6 series in India on July 14. The company has confirmed that it will be debuting two models, namely OPPO Reno6 5G and OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G. Both the devices will feature a common design language called ‘Reno Glow’. They will also come with ‘Bokeh Flare Portrait Video’, which is an AI-based camera feature. Let’s take a look at these two specifics of the phones one by one.

OPPO Reno6 Series Reno Glow Design

The OPPO Reno series is known for its designs since its introduction. The first two generations of the lineup featured unique pop-up camera modules. The company was the first and the only one to use a shark fin-style selfie pop-up camera in a smartphone.

It was later followed by the ‘Reno Glow’ design. The OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G was the first smartphone to utilize this design technology. Since then, all the primary Reno phones ever launched featured this design.

In simpler words, Reno Glow is a rear glass design process by OPPO, which is evolving since its debut. With every new generation, the company does something new with the phone’s back to make it stand out in the crowd.

The latest-gen OPPO Reno6 series, which is set to launch in India this Wednesday (July 14) comes with an improved design that was first used by the last-gen OPPO Reno5 series.

The upcoming OPPO Reno6 5G and the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G will arrive in two colors – Aurora and Stellar Black. The former color variant mimics the dawn sky, whereas the latter imitates starry night sky.

Usually, shiny phones have a glossy finish. But thanks to the Reno Glow design process, despite featuring shimmering colors, the new Reno smartphones come with a matte texture.

OPPO has achieved this unique design by drilling millions of pyramid-shaped crystals on the handset’s rear AG glass panel. These crystals not only offer a matte texture but also make the smartphone appear to sport glittering diamonds.

This is how those crystals look like.

The curve is the 'O' from 'OPPO' branding at bottom right corner.#OPPOReno6Series #GetTheGlow #MostAwaitedReno @OPPOIndia https://t.co/7qfm2b0FzU pic.twitter.com/yLuxQidPs4

— Sudarshan R (@sudarshan_nslr) July 8, 2021

The company says that it uses a total of five layers. These include a bullet texture layer, a PICASUS film, a color film, Fresnel Lens texture, and a reflective indium coating.

The Reno Glow design on the OPPO Reno6 series takes over 14 hours to produce. The manufacturing process takes place in a dust-free environment and undergoes manual checks at every step.

Despite undergoing complex processes, the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G measure only 7.6mm in thickness and weighs 177g.

OPPO Reno6 Series Bokeh Flare Portrait Video

Apart from the unique design language, the OPPO Reno6 series also comes with interesting AI camera features. Unlike most smartphones, the OPPO Reno6 5G and the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G focus more on videography than photography.

The selling point of the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G is the FDF Portrait Video System, which is a set of computational videography features like AI Highlight Video. The new OPPO Reno6 series comes with all these features and an additional one.

This extra AI video feature called ‘Bokeh Flare Portrait’ is the main highlight of the OPPO Reno6 series. As the name suggests, this feature offers bokeh with flare effects in video recording.

In other words, the feature enables DSLR-like cinematic portrait videography on smartphones. OPPO claims that this is first on a smartphone.

The firm says that it uses deep learning and computational vision for this feature. It is possible because of a large dataset training, which includes human body & posture detection, depth of field measurement, light strength & angle detection, and shadows, clouds, water & other scene detection.

The company states that the accuracy of its AI recognition is 97%. Hence, with 360° body mapping, the Bokeh Flare Portrait Video feature enables perfect separation of subject & background. The feature also offers frame-by-frame pixel-level enhancements with real-time previews.

That said, one might be wondering why OPPO is investing so much in R&D for these sorts of AI camera features for videography. The answer to this is simple.  According to the company, the OPPO Reno series users alone record 200 million videos every month. Therefore, the firm wants to provide more video functions for its customers.

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Last month, OPPO announced the Reno 6 series of smartphones such as Reno6 5G, Reno6 Pro 5G, and Reno6 Pro+ 5G in China. There have been reports that it will be launching soon in July in India. It is likely that Indonesia could be the first global market to receive the Reno6 5G handset as its microsite has gone live on OPPO Indonesia’s website. The listing reveals that the Reno6 5G will be launching on July 15 in the country.

The landing page of the Reno6 5G on OPPO Indonesia’s website has only confirmed its design. It shows that the Reno6 will be sporting a flat AMOLED display and its rear has a quad-camera system. The bottom edge of the device features a speaker grille, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The left side of the global Reno6 5G features volume buttons and its right edge is flanked by a power key. It carries support for NFC connectivity. Its rear shell is slightly curved towards the edges, and it features a camera module at the top-left corner. The handset will be available in two colors such as black and blue.

The global Reno6 5G appears to be different from the China Reno6 5G in terms of design. The Chinese variant has a curved edge display, a flat rear panel, differently designed rear camera setup, and it lacks a 3.5mm audio jack. There is a possibility that there could be some difference in the specs of the global and Chinese Reno6 5G.

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The OPPO Reno6 that has a model number of PEQM00 went official as the first Dimensity 900 SoC powered smartphone last month. Now a mysterious OPPO phone with CPH2251 has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site. It remains to be seen whether it arrives an entirely new OPPO phone with D900 or debuts as a global version of the Reno6 5G.

The Geekbench listing shows that the OPPO CPH2251 is powered by the MediaTek chip with MT6877V/ZA model name. Past reports have revealed that this model number belongs to the Dimensity 900 chipset.

The benchmarking site further shows that the CPH2251 has 8 GB of RAM. It runs on Android 11 OS, which is likely to overlaid with a skin of ColorOS 11. It scored 729 in the single-core test, and 2147 in the multi-core test. Before appearing at Geekbench, the CPH2251 was previously seen at Indonesia’s TKDN certification platform, but it did not reveal any information on its specs.

It is known that OPPO smartphones that are released in markets outside China have “CPH” in their model numbers. OPPO launched the Reno6 5G in May, which suggests that it is unlikely to launch another Dimensity 900 powered so soon. Hence, it appears that the CPH2251 could be the global version of Reno6 5G.

OPPO Reno6 5G specifications

The OPPO Reno6 5G has a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, which supports a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a 32-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple rear cameras. The Dimensity 900 chip fuels the phone with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM. The phone is available in China in 128 GB / 256 GB storage options. It has a 4,300mAh battery that supports 65W rapid charging.

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