Samsung just started releasing the Android 13 stable update for the Galaxy S22 series earlier this week. On the other hand, Oppo has already delivered the same update for multiple devices since last month.

At the same time, the company is running beta programs for various handsets. In fact, four more mode phones have joined the beta initiative recently. All of them are Reno series smartphones.

Oppo has started recruiting Android 13-based ColorOS 13 beta testers for the following handsets in the mentioned regions.

• Oppo Reno 5 5G
  • China
• Oppo Reno 6 5G
  • China
  • India
• Oppo Reno 7 5G
  • India
• Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G (including League of Legends Edition)
  • China
  • India

Users of the phones mentioned above can head to Settings > About Device > ColorOS Logo > Icon on the top right to access the ColorOS 13 beta registration page. They can fill out the form and submit it to enroll themselves.

Selected applicants will get access to the latest version of ColorOs in beta form via an OTA software update. Unqualified applicants can try their luck in the next batch of recruitments if any.

Going by Oppo’s track record of software delivery, these smartphones will receive the stable update as early as a month from now. Further, as October is about to end, we are looking forward to Oppo sharing the ColorOS 13 update schedule for November in the coming days.

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(Source 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

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Last week, reported that OPPO had finished the ColorOS 12 stable rollout for January 2022. However, just a few days later, the company has proved us wrong. Because it has now started rolling out the update for two more devices that weren’t supposed to receive it this month. These phones got access to beta builds ahead of Christmas.

OPPO has begun to seed the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 stable update for OPPO Reno5 and OPPO Reno6. The OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition also gets access to the new software at the same time. It is being pushed with the following firmware versions in Indonesia.

OPPO Reno5, OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition

• Region: Indonesia
• Firmware Version: C.08
• Required Firmware: A.28, A.29

OPPO Reno6

• Region: Indonesia
• Firmware Version: C.08
• Required Firmware: A.10, A.11

In order to check whether their unit has got the update, users of the aforementioned smartphones can head over to Settings > Software Update.

Since the latest software update for the phone is being sent via OTA, it may take some time to reach every user. For the uninitiated, OTA rollout is usually carried out in a batched manner, so that the company can pull back the update easily without affecting many users in case of any major bug.

Having said that, if you happen to have installed the update on your OPPO handset, then do let us know your experience in the section below. This may help users who haven’t got it.

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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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Last month, OPPO unveiled ColorOS 12 in China. Since then, the company has been rolling out beta builds for eligible devices in the country. A few days after the software’s global launch, the firm has now started recruiting testers for the Reno6 series in its home country.

According to the update timeline provided by OPPO, the OPPO Reno6 series is scheduled to receive Android 12-based ColorOS 12 open beta in China in November. Ahead of that, the company has now opened closed beta registrations for these devices.

As per an official announcement post on OPPO Community (via ITHome), the Chinese smartphone maker will be recruiting Android 12 beta testers for the following OPPO Reno6 series handsets till tomorrow (October 19) at 11 AM (local time).

• OPPO Reno6 5G
• OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G
• OPPO Reno6 Pro+ 5G

The OPPO Reno6 Pro+ 5G Detective Conan Limited Edition is not eligible for the closed beta program. However, it has been confirmed to receive open beta builds alongside the regular Reno6 Pro+ 5G.

Having said that, the firm will be currently recruiting only 700 users for the closed beta initiative. Applicants will be selected within the next 5 days and they will start receiving the update via OTA within 3 days from the selection.

As far as international markets are concerned, these phones will directly receive open beta builds in November, as per the plan shared by OPPO.

You can learn more about ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 by checking out our launch story as well review.

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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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Chinese tech giant and BBK subsidiary OPPO today held a launch event in China where three Reno 6 series models were launched. The three models include the Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+. The models live up to OPPO’s quality standard with the pricing of the base model starting at 2799 yuan ($438).

The vanilla OPPO Reno6 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset bringing onboard 5G capability. The Reno6 sports a 6.4-inch 2.5D high-sensitivity screen with support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The device also integrates an aluminium alloy mid-frame. The phone is the only model that utilizes a right-angle middle frame. The other two models have well-chamfered curved edges. The Reno6 is available in three color schemes.

In terms of the camera, OPPO Reno6 features a 32-megapixel lens at the front housed in the waterdrop notch. At the rear, there is a triple camera setup made up of a 64-megapixels main camera as well as an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro lens. The camera supports AI radiance video, super video anti-shake, mobile time-lapse video, multi-scene video, AI ID photo, Soloop instant recording, and other functions.

In addition, the Reno6 is equipped with a decent 4300mAh battery with support for 65W super flash charging. It runs on the latest ColorOS 11.3 OS based on Android 11. The phone also comes with VC liquid cooling heat dissipation.

OPPO Reno6 Pro

OPPO Reno6 Pro features a 6.55-inch curved edge screen. The display house a punch-hole design and equally features support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The Reno6 Pro is equipped with a Dimensity 1200 chip which features a 5G modem onboard. The back panel comes in three color schemes which OPPO dubbed; “Night Sea”, “Summer Sunny Sea”, and “Star River Like a Dream”.

For photography, the Reno6 Pro adopts a camera setup almost similar to the Reno6. The front houses a 32megapixel sensor under the punch-hole. At the rear, the phone packs a 2-megapixel portrait-style camera in addition to the 64-megapixels main camera, 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

The Reno 6 Pro packs a slightly bumped-up 4500mAh battery and also features support for a 65W super flash charge.

OPPO Reno6 Pro+

OPPO Reno6 Pro+ is the star product of the pack and outclasses the Reno6 and Reno6 Pro in several aspects. The Reno6 Pro+ is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. The phone is equipped with a 6.55-inch curved-edge flexible AMOLED screen but sadly, you only get 90Hz refresh rate support onboard. The Reno6 Pro+ is available in two color schemes dubbed “Moon Sea” and “Summer Sunny Sea”.

The Reno6 Pro+ features an improved camera setup which includes a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera. The setup also includes a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 13-megapixel telephoto, and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

The premium smartphone equally packs a 4500mAh battery and has support for 65W super flash charging. The heat dissipation is also upgraded to a full-size VC liquid cooling system.

OPPO also released a radiant and light-filling protective case which is priced at 299 yuan (~$47). The protective cases will be sold for 99 yuan ($15) when purchased with the smartphone.

Pricing & Availability

Here are the pricing and availability for the Reno6 series.

• OPPO Reno6 5G (8GB+128GB) ——————–2799 yuan (~$438)
• OPPO Reno6 5G (12GB+256GB)——————-3199 yuan (~$501)
• OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G (8GB+128GB) —————-3499 yuan (~$548)
• OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G (12GB+256GB)—————-3799 yuan (~$595)
• OPPO Reno6 Pro+ (8GB+128GB)——————-3999 yuan (~$626)
• OPPO Reno6 Pro+ (12GB+256GB)——————-4499 yuan (~$705)

The Reno6 Pro/Pro + will go on sale on June 5th while the vanilla Reno6 is expected to go on sale on June 11.

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Earlier this year, OPPO launched the Reno 5 Pro flagship smartphone with a focus on design and camera features. Now, the company is gearing up to launch its successor under the OPPO Reno 6 series.

The new flagship lineup from the brand — OPPO Reno 6 series has is ready to make its global debut in China today, i.e. on 27th May. Now, the lineup will be launched in the Indian market in the month of July, reports TechRadar India.

The report adds that the launch timeline is confirmed but there’s a possibility of last-minute change due to the lockdown and supply chain constraints. It’s likely that OPPO will launch three phones in the series — OPPO Reno 6, Reno 6 Pro, and Reno 6 Plus Pro.

It remains to be seen which of these phones will be made official in the Indian market. OPPO has not launched a high-end premium smartphone in recent times, the last such device being the OPPO Find X2.

The OPPO Reno6 Pro+ 5G is expected to come with a 6.55-inch AMOLED Full HD+ display with support for the in-display fingerprint sensor. It will feature a quad-camera setup on the back with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 13-megapixel telephoto camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

On the front side, the device is expected to feature a 32-megapixel snapper and will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging. The Reno 6 is expected to pack Dimensity 900 SoC while the Pro variant will be powered by the Dimensity 1200 chipset.

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OPPO is working on several smartphones including OPPO F, and A series apart from the reno series of devices. Also, we are already talking about the reno6 series launching in China. And add to this, a new TENAA listing reveals key specs and images of the OPPO PEXM00.

The OPPO smartphone appearing on China’s TENAA with model number PEXM00 is a 5G mobile device. Recently, OPPO has transitioned itself into launching both 5G and 4G versions of devices according to the market needs and one such example is the recent OPPO A74, OPPO A54 devices.

OPPO’s reno series of devices recently have had the PE_M00, PD__M00 model numbers while the F and A series have been spotted with CPHxx. Even this hasn’t been constant as OPPO A55, A93 5G has PEMM00 and PEMM00 respectively. Hence, we aren’t sure about the name of the device in question just yet.

Talking about the specs, the listing shows that the device measures 159.1×73.4×7.9mm. The images show that the device has a Triple-camera setup like the F and A series devices but there is a yellow line separating the sensors and the LED flash. The blue color variant listed has a power button on the right, volume buttons to the left.

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Further, the listing also shows that the device has a 6.43-inch display on the front. The device also has a dual-cell battery with 2100mAh as each cell’s capacity.

In addition to the TENAA images vaguely showing the camera specs, the camerafv5’s database suggests that the OPPO PEXM00 could have a 64MP main camera and a 32MP selfie shooter. Other specs include a SA/NSA 5G and Android 11 OS.

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