Oppo is one of the largest smartphone makers in the world and has launched a number of popular series that target multiple price segments. Out of these, the Reno lineup has become quite popular across the globe, with the company claiming that nearly a 100 million Reno phones have been sold so far.

Oppo Reno phones’ sales near the 100 million mark

The Chinese tech giant shared a new teaser on its official Oppo India Twitter handle. Here, they claimed that the Reno devices that have been sold so far have nearly hit 100 million units. To be more specific, the company adds that more than 67 million users across the globe have created over 2 million portrait photos using their Reno series smartphone.

For those unaware, the Reno smartphone lineup was launched as a series that will include both mid range and flagship grade models. However, these specifically have a focus on photography. Initial models had arrived with 10x magnification with newer entries having a portrait photography focus.

As per the teaser, Oppo states that “The remarkable Reno Series has inspired and elevated the smartphone photography to unprecedented heights.” Notably, this teaser also arrives soon after the brand announced its latest Reno 10 series of smartphones in India earlier today (10th July 2023), which is the newest entry in the Reno lineup. The new models include the Reno 10, Reno 10 Pro, and Reno 10 Pro+ (you can even check out our review of the Reno 10 Pro+ by clicking here).

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It is not uncommon to see Chinese smartphones being rebranded across different markets in the world with a different model name to cater to the specific markets. The main Chinese tech conglomerates which practice this business tactic are respectively Xiaomi (with its sub-brands Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco) and the BBK Group (with its sub-brands Oppo, Realme, Narzo, OnePlus, Vivo and iQOO).

However, what if say the next-generation smartphone had the exact same specs as the last generation release? 

This may be a first for the industry, as the latest Oppo Reno 8 Z 5G released in Southeast Asia last month, has the exact same, fully identical specifications as the previous generation Oppo Reno 7 Z 5G which was also released in the Southeast Asia market as well. 

Don’t believe it? Here’s a comparison table for you to check the specs yourself.

As you can see here, the new Reno 8 Z has the same Snapdragon 695 5G SoC under the hood, the same 6.43” 60Hz screen with identical brightness specs, the same 4500 mAh battery, the same 33W SuperVOOC charging, the same triple camera setup, even the same 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and even the same 128GB of UFS 2.2 base storage.

The only difference between the two phones is just the back camera island, which has been extended to the plastic frame of the device. But even the camera placement on the module remains unchanged, and the phone has even gotten thicker and heavier at 181g (Oppo Reno 8 Z) compared to the 173g on the Oppo Reno 7 Z.

And the crazier fact, the Oppo Reno 7 Z (and Oppo Reno 8 Z) has been rebranded and re-released for many Asian and European markets in 2022 under many aliased names. Here is a quick rundown of what the device is named in other markets:

1. Oppo Reno 7 Z 5G – Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines), March 2022
2. Oppo F21 Pro 5G – India, April 2022
3. OnePlus Nord N20 5G – North America, April 2022
4. Oppo Reno 7 Lite – Europe, April 2022
5. Oppo Reno 8 Lite – Spain, June 2022
6. Oppo Reno 8 Z 5G – Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines), August 2022

Whether it be the chip shortage or the lack of competition in the space, it is unclear why innovation is stagnant for both Oppo and OnePlus smartphones in 2022. However, as smartphone consumers ourselves, we should be aware of the company’s practices and their device releases before purchasing a device. And this time around, the Oppo Reno 8 Z is literally just a previous generation smartphone repackaged in a new body to be sold.

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Oppo is holding a major launch event in India this week to reveal the company’s latest electronic products for the Indian market, which include its next-generation of Oppo Reno smartphones, wireless earphones and an affordable Android tablet.

Dubbed the “OPPOverse” launch event, the launch event will be live-streamed on the Chinese tech brand’s official regional Indian YouTube channel. The live stream starts tomorrow July 18th at 6 pm New Delhi Time (GMT +5:30) / 1:30 pm London Time (GMT +1) / 8:30 am New York Time (GMT -4)

Link to Oppo India Launch Event live stream here.

Oppo has announced that the company will be launching 3 new product lines at the “OPPOverse” launch event tomorrow. The products aforementioned are respectively the latest Oppo Reno 8 series of mid-range smartphones, the company’s shiniest and newest Oppo Enco X2 wireless ANC earbuds, and a new yet affordable Android tablet from the brand called the Oppo Pad Air.

Oppo Reno 8 Series

The Oppo Reno 8 series is expected to be the highlight of the event. The Oppo Reno 8 series is placed in the mid-range category of devices offered in the brand’s smartphone portfolio. It is the successor to the popular selling Oppo Reno 7 series launched last year.

Oppo will launch two Reno 8 models in the Indian market, the standard Oppo Reno 8, and the Oppo Reno 8 Pro. The former will launch with a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC under the hood, while the latter will feature MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MAX flagship SoC.

However, the MediaTek SoCs are not the only silicon powering the Oppo Reno 8 series. Oppo has revealed that the company’s own in-house developed Marisilicon X NPU will also be present in the Oppo Reno 8 series to bring the camera performance of these smartphones to the next level.

Both smartphones will also sport the flagship 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor in its triple camera setup, which is the same main sensor used in the company’s flagships like the Oppo Find X5 Pro and Oppo Find X3 Pro.

The Oppo Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro will also feature a generous 4,500mAh battery cell equipped with support for 80W SuperVOOC fast wired charging. For more info about the Oppo Reno 8 series, you can head over to our roundup article here.

Oppo Enco X2 and Oppo Pad Air

Besides the Reno smartphones, Oppo will also be launching the Oppo Enco X2 and Oppo Pad Air in the Indian market tomorrow as well.

The Oppo Enco X2 are the company’s latest generation of TWS wireless earbuds which feature active noise cancellation, wireless charging as well as a lightweight and ergonomic design.

The Oppo Enco X2 earbuds were launched earlier in the year in China with an in-ear style construction. Compared to its predecessor, the newer Oppo Enco X2 brings some notable upgrades such as support for Bluetooth 5.2, low latency 94ms Bluetooth transmission, IP54 dust and water resistance, and noise cancellation that can filter out noises of up to 45dB.

When paired with the charging case, the battery life of these earbuds can reach up to 20 hours with ANC on or 27 hours with ANC off. Buyers will also be glad to know that the earbuds support both USB-C wired charging, and Qi Wireless Charging to top up the battery.

As for the Oppo Pad Air, it is the brand’s first-ever Android tablet in the Indian market. From what we have gathered so far, we know that the Oppo Pad Air will be featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 680 chipset, a 10.36-inch IPS LCD screen with Full HD+ resolution along with a 7100 mAh battery.

For more info such as pricing and colour options of the aforementioned devices above, stay tuned to our coverage of the Oppo launch event tomorrow here at Gizmochina!

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Oppo is holding a launch event for its highly anticipated OPPO Reno 8 series in China tomorrow May 23rd (Monday) at 7 pm Beijing Time (UTC +8) / IST 4:30 pm / GMT 11 am. 

The upcoming Reno 8 series will arrive as the successor to last year’s Reno 7 series and will consist of a standard, Pro, and Pro+ variant. 

The entire event will be live streamed online for the general public to tune in. To watch the launch event, you can head on over to the link below on May 23rd, 2022 7 pm Beijing Time (UTC +8) sharp to follow the announcement.

Link to live stream here.

So before the official launch event, we compiled all the highlighting features that we know about the OPPO Reno 8 series so far.

Design and display

The OPPO Reno 8 series is expected to feature a squarish-shaped protruding camera island on the top left corner of the back panel. All three smartphone models have a boxy form factor with flat edges on the sides.

As per an earlier TENAA listing, the Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro+ are tipped to feature a 6.43-inch and 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90 or 120Hz refresh rate. Both the regular and Pro variants have a punch-hole cutout at the top left corner with the former also having a thicker bottom chin. The Pro+ variant will come with a centre-aligned punch-hole camera cutout. All three smartphones are expected to be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Specs

As confirmed earlier by OPPO, the Oppo Reno 8 Pro will be world’s first smartphone to feature’s Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. Meanwhile, leaks reveal that the OPPO Reno 8 will reportedly be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor whereas the Pro+ variant is to be powered by the Dimensity 8100 SoC. The TENAA listings also reveal that the standard and Pro+ models will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging.

To learn more about what we know of the OPPO Reno 8 series so far, head on over to roundup article here. And stay tuned to our coverage on the OPPO Reno 8 series launch on Monday for more details such as the official pricing of the lineup in China!

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Oppo Reno 7 Pro which was launched a couple of days back, is now available for $699 at Giztop, for all global customers.

Oppo Reno 7 Pro features a 6.55” AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 1080 X 2400 p Full HD+ resolution, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Powered by an MTK Dimensity 1200 Max 5G chipset, the smartphone comes with 8GB / 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Packed with a triple rear camera setup it features a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. For your selfies, you can use the 32MP front camera. Oppo Reno 7 Pro is fueled by a 4500mAh battery and supports 65W fast charging. It runs on Android 11 based Color OS 12 and comes with a 6th gen in-screen fingerprint reader. Other interesting features include the advanced VC liquid cooling technology, X-Axis linear motor, and dual stereo speakers. 

You can now buy Oppo Reno 7 Pro for $699 only at Giztop. This price is applicable to the 8GB + 256GB Black, Gold, and Blue color variants. Please note that this is a Chinese edition phone but supports multiple languages and OTA updates and comes with pre-installed google mobile services and google play store.

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OPPO is working on its next-generation Reno7 series smartphones which are expected to get launched in China next month. While not much is known about the upcoming phones, details have now started surfacing online.

After details about the camera sensor got leaked online, a new report now reveals the processors powering the upcoming phones. According to a Chinese tipster, the OPPO Reno7 series smartphones will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920, Dimensity 1200, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipsets.

It is safe to assume that the standard OPPO Reno7 will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset while the Pro model will come packed with the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. The top-end model, Reno7 Pro+ will have Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and not the Snapdragon 888+ that we expected.

Apart from the chipsets powering the phones, nothing much is known about the devices. But we expect the top-end variant to come packed with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.

Recently, it was revealed that the OPPO Reno7 series will use large-sized camera sensors. and the report further says that the standard Reno7 will have a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor, which measures 1/1.56” in size.

Prior to that, it was revealed that the upcoming Reno-series flagship smartphones from OPPO will come with a metal frame and a punch-hole at the top left corner, similar to the design of its predecessor.

The OPPO Reno7 with model number PFDM00 has recently been approved by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT). This indicates that the phone’s launch isn’t far away. If that’s the case, then we expect the Chinese brand to announce a launch event in the coming days.

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ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 was unveiled in September 2020. Since then, OPPO has been rolling out beta as well as stable builds for eligible smartphones worldwide. The latest device to get the stable update is OPPO F17. Additionally, the company has also opened beta registrations for the original OPPO Reno.

OPPO is known for releasing its ColorOS update timeline at the start of every month. Following this month’s timeline, the firm has started seeding out the stable update for OPPO F17. For those unaware, the beta program for this phone went live in late May.

According to the official announcement, the update is currently live in India with firmware version C.10. Users should be running either A.39 or A.41 builds to get the update.

In order to install the Android 11 stable update on OPPO F17, users need to head over to Settings > Software updates > Gear Icon > Official Version Application, mark the I agree checkbox, and select Apply now. Then, tap on check for new version option, download, and install the ColorOS 11 stable update.

At the same time, OPPO has begun to recruit ColorOS 11 beta testers for the first-ever OPPO Reno smartphone in India. The registrations will remain open from June 26 until July 3.

In order to enroll in the program, users should be on firmware version C.37 or C.38. If they are, then they can navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions to region. Once done, selected users will receive the beta build via OTA.

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OPPO has just announced its latest upper mid-range smartphone in India, the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G. It is the first Dimensity 1000+ smartphone in India and comes with premium features such as a 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging, a beautiful curved 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, and a special Reno Glow matte design.

OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G Design

OPPO is focused on bringing a sleek and lightweight design on the new Reno5 Pro 5G. The phone comes in a super thin 7.6mm body and weighs only 173 grams, which makes it one of the lightest 5G smartphones in the market. The front features a 6.5-inch 3D curved Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The display is rated for HDR10+ certification and is Amazon Prime and Netflix HD certified.

One of the biggest highlights of the Reno5 Pro 5G is the Reno Glow texture at the back. This adds a sparkly texture to the back of the device but features a matte finish ensuring that it’s not a fingerprint magnet. The Astral Blue variant shifts its color from blue to purple at different angles. There’s a Starry Black color variant as well.

OPPO also adds that its new phone brings a 360-degree surround antenna design which will select the appropriate antenna group based on how you are holding the device. This will ensure that there’s always a stable network connection without any interference.

OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G Specs

Inside, the Reno5 Pro 5G comes with the same Dimensity 1000+ processor, similar to its Chinese variant. The Dimensity 1000+ features an integrated 5G modem and comes with 4 big Cortex A77 cores for flagship-level performance along with the Mali-G77 GPU. MediaTek claims its Dimensity chip is the world’s lowest power-consuming 5G chip in the market right now. As for RAM and ROM variants, the Reno5 Pro starts with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of ROM.

Camera

Coming to its camera specs, the new OPPO device features a quad-camera setup at the back. This includes a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle shooter, 2MP Macro and depth sensors, respectively. Unfortunately, there’s no telephoto sensor on the Reno5 Pro 5G.

However, OPPO is leveraging its new FDF Portrait Video system to improve the videography experience on its new model. We have already explained how the FDF Portrait System works in an earlier article. The system basically takes advantage of OPPO’s imaging algorithms to combine Live HDR and Ultra Night Video and offer a better video shooting experience on the Reno5 Pro. OPPO claims that the new model is able to capture brighter, more colorful, and less noisy videos, even at night.

As for software, the Reno5 Pro 5G runs on the new ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11.

Battery

The OPPO Reno5 Pro comes with a fast 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging technology which promises 100% charging of its 4350mAh battery in just 30 minutes. OPPO claims that a mere 5 minutes of charging will top up the phone for an additional 4 hours of video playback.

OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G Pricing & Availability

The OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G starts at Rs. 35,990 (~$491) in India for its 8GB RAM and 128GB variant. The company is also offering cashback up to 10% to HDFC and ICICI card users along with exclusive offers for existing OPPO users.

Our Reno5 Pro 5G hands-on article will be up very soon, so stay tuned for that.

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OPPO has already launched different versions of the Reno5 Globally(4G) in countries like Indonesia, Vietnam. It has already confirmed that the ‘Pro’ variant is coming to India on Jan. 18. However, the company has now brought the entire series- Reno5 5G, and Reno5 Pro 5G to Taiwan, and surprisingly, they are exactly the same as Chinese variants.

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OPPO Reno5 5G, Reno5 Pro 5G Taiwan – Price, Offers, Availability

OPPO has brought only a single 8GB RAM, 128GB storage of Reno5 5G and 12GB RAM, 256GB storage of the Reno5 Pro 5G. You can take a look at the pricing below:

• Reno5 5G(8GB + 128GB) – NT$14,990($536)
• Reno5 Pro 5G(12GB + 256GB)- NT$20,990($749)

The Reno5, Reno5 Pro comes in two colors- Symphony Silver and Starry Night Black. Both of them are currently in Pre-order in Taiwan. This pre-order, which runs from January 12 16:00 PM to January 15 11:59 AM, includes some gifts. Those are as follows:

• OPPO Enco W31(value: NT$1,899)
• A Screen Protector(value: NT$899)
• 12-months Accidental Damage Protection
• 6-months Extended Warranty

OPPO’s website says that the shipments will begin on January 15 once the Pre-order period ends. In case your pre-order has any discrepancies, the shipment should get sorted out by January 18 at max.

OPPO Reno5 5G, Reno5 Pro 5G Taiwan- Features

As mentioned above, the Reno5 5G series is exactly the same as the Chinese variant that launched on December 10, 2020. Hence, for the Reno5 5G, you get a device that measures 159.1×73.4×7.9mm and weighs 172g. It features a 6.43-inch OLED Flat 90Hz display with a 2400x1080p resolution, Snapdragon 765 5G SoC, 64MP quad-Cameras, 32MP selfie shooter, 4,300mAh with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging.

The Reno5 Pro 5G, on the other hand, features a 6.55-inch curved OLED 90Hz display with 2400x1080p resolution, MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ 5G SoC, 64MP quad-cameras, 32MP selfie camera, 4,350mAh battery with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging. Finally, the Reno5 Pro measures 159.7×73.2×7.6mm and weighs 173g.

Both the devices feature the latest Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi, USB-C, dual-SIM support, and run ColorOS 11 based on Android 11. As Digitimes reports, OPPO says that it has circumvented the Semiconductor shortages and managed to bring the MediaTek variant outside china after realme X7 Pro.

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Oppo has been updating its devices to ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 for weeks now. But it is yet to roll out updates in all the regions. Two weeks back, the Chinese smartphone maker updated some of its handsets like Reno 2, Reno Z, F11 series, and others in some global markets. Now, today, the official Twitter account of ColorOS shared update timeline for 17 smartphones sold in countries across Europe and Australia.

Here’s the list of 17 Oppo devices and their respective ColorOS 7 update timeline for Europe and Australia.

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition

Oppo Reno

Oppo Reno 5G

Oppo R17

Oppo R17 Pro / RX17 Pro

Oppo Find X Series

Oppo A5 2020, A9 2020

Oppo Reno 2

Oppo Reno Z

Oppo Reno 2 Z

Oppo F9, F9 Pro

Oppo F7, F7 128GB

Oppo R15

Oppo R15 Pro

Oppo A91

As usual, the updates will be rolled out in batches and hence it may take time to reach every device. Optionally, users can go to Settings -> Software Update on their phones to manually check and download the update during the given time.

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Oppo has recently applied for a new trademark with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). It is for an upcoming Reno series smartphones and may be called the Reno Glow.

The Reno series from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is a popular lineup of handsets. These range from affordable to even mid range and certain flagship products. Unfortunately, it is still unclear which category the Reno Glow will fall into, even after looking at the patent application. However, the name does suggest an interesting feature that may arrive with the device.

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The Reno Glow could be related to a new camera system with better voice controls, although that is just speculation at this point. Notably, Oppi did release a “Glow in the Dark” version of the Oppo Reno 2 last year, to advertise its new Ultra Night camera function. The “Glow” could also be in reference to a better display since flagships have now been shifting towards a higher refresh rate panel on QHD displays with more colors and even higher maximum brightness.

All we have to go on currently is the trademark application. So, it is still too soon to provide any concrete statements. Since Oppo has been launching an increasing number of devices with 5G networking, the Reno Glow could also receive a similar treatment. But for more details, we will have to wait a while. So stay tuned.

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A new patent has surfaced from Oppo that details of a smartphone with a unique camera module. The patent details a device with a circular camera module on the rear which, although resembles the OnePlus 7T, is unique due to the number of sensors being a total of seven.

The Oppo smartphone in question is said to be from the Reno family series, according to the source. The design patent was filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and describes a smartphone with 7 image sensors on the rear. In the patent, two distinct models have been detailed with each carrying a different number of cameras on the rear.

Notably, the design also bears a certain resemblance to the Nokia 9 PureView which had its penta rear cameras arranged in a sort of similar manner. Although the patent reveals 7 circular cutouts for the cameras, it is also likely that one of them is for a dedicated microphone that was the case with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. Furthermore, the image sensor in the middle is likely to be the primary sensor, owing to its relatively larger size in comparison to the ones around it.

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Interestingly, the circular camera module is also sightly raised in the form of a bump from the rear panel of the Oppo Reno smartphone. This has not been observed in other Reno models, which feature a smooth and seamless rear panel with cameras being housed on the inside. Since it arrives with 7 image sensors, it is likely that the smartphone in the patents describes a next gen flagship model.

Unfortunately, finer details and the actual name of the Oppo device is still at large. But, the patent does leave a lot to expectations regarding upcoming Oppo launches. The Oppo Find X2 is also just around the corner, while another Oppo handset with a moon shaped rear camera was also reported on recently. So stay tuned as the year is getting busier with anticipated launches just around the corner.

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A couple of days back, we reported that OPPO Reno & Reno Ace Early Adopters program had kicked off in China. Today, those who signed up for the early adopter program are getting the first ColorOS 7 update. Devices from the Reno & Reno Ace series are receiving the update today.

OPPO Reno, Reno 10X Zoom edition, Reno Barcelona Edition, Reno Ace, and Reno Ace Gundam Edition (make sure to check out our hands-on with the Gundam edition here!) have started receiving the new ColorOS 7 beta update. Note that this update will roll out only to those users who have signed up for the early adopter program. Other OPPO models will get the ColorOS 7 update in the coming weeks. You can check out the update schedule here.

Earlier today, CEO Madhav Sheth also revealed the ColorOS 7 update schedule based on Android 10 for Realme devices. Given that Realme phones will run on a slightly customized ColorOS 7 version, the timelines are a bit delayed. The update will kick off from Q1 2020. The Realme 3 Pro and Realme XT will be the first to get the Android 10 update in January 2020. The Realme X and Realme 5 Pro will join the Android 10 party in February while the Realme X2 Pro is scheduled to get its own OTA update in March. Expect more details on ColorOS 7 India and international release schedule at tomorrow’s special event.

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A week ago, Oppo opened the initial trials for Android 10 beta version on the standard Oppo Reno handset in China. Tagging along ColorOS 6 beta, the update also introduced features like dark mode, focus mode, two-sided gestures, and so on. Initially, the update was scheduled for the end of October, so it’s a bit earlier than expected.

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Now today, the update is rolling out as a public beta version to the Oppo Reno in China. The ColorOS 6 beta update has software version PCAM00_11_W.02_Beta and, as expected, brings lots of Android 10 goodies into the mix. This includes things like an improved visual core, the already mentioned system-wide dark mode and new themes.

For some reason, the Reno 10x Zoom variant isn’t getting this update for now. For those of you who don’t remember, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom was scheduled to get the update at the same time, but it seems it’s gotten the shaft. We can still probably expect it to stick to the planned schedule, so it’ll hopefully be here by the end of October.

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OPPO is reportedly planning to launch the successor to the OPPO Reno series later this month. The existing Reno series was first launched in China, but this time, the new-generation model is said to launch in India first.

91Mobiles has obtained a teaser for the upcoming OPPO Reno2 series launch. The teaser image reveals that the new series will launch on August 28 in India. It also confirms that the new Reno smartphone will feature a quad-camera setup at the back. So, the Reno2 model is getting an additional fourth camera as compared to the triple camera setup of its predecessor.

What’s more, the teaser also confirms that the shark fin selfie camera will make a return to the Reno2 series. Finally, it shows that the Reno2 model will feature 20X Hybrid zoom, which will be an upgrade from the 10X zoom on the existing model. If you recall, ZTE also added 20X Hybrid zoom to the Axon 10 Pro flagship a few weeks back.

Editor’s Pick: OPPO VP confirms new Reno models coming later this year but no in-screen camera phone

As for the specs, the OPPO Reno2 is expected to feature a Snapdragon 700 series processor with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display featuring 2400 x 1080 pixels. The quad-camera setup is likely going to feature a 48MP primary camera with an 8MP wide-angle sensor, a 13MP telephoto lens as well as a 2MP monochrome sensor. The battery department should get an upgrade, with rumors stating up to 4065mAh capacity one inside the new flagship.

If OPPO Reno2 launch is indeed scheduled for August 28 in India, we can expect more details pretty soon.

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OPPO launched its brand new OPPO Reno series earlier this year and the lineup has turned out to be quite popular among customers, especially in China. The company is now planning to take advantage of its popularity by introducing new models in the Reno series.

OPPO’s VP Brian Shen has been quite vocal about the brand’s upcoming products. He revealed earlier today that there would be at least two OPPO Reno branded products later this year. He also mentioned another product that’s likely not a part of the Reno series. Weibo users speculate that the new product could be OPPO’s new noise-canceling over the ear headphones. Or it could be a Pikachu themed Power Bank with support for SuperVOOC charging. We had seen a similar power bank last year, so it could be an update to the old model.

Brian also confirmed OPPO won’t release the previously detailed in-screen camera smartphone this year. There won’t be an OPPO TV either.

So OPPO is likely going to focus on adding more models in the Reno series in the remaining half of year. The Reno lineup already has four models, the OPPO Reno, OPPO Reno Z, OPPO Reno 10X Zoom, and the OPPO Reno 5G.

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Yesterday we reported that the iQOO Neo and the Honor 20 will be getting special gift box editions that celebrate Chinese art. It turns out they are not the only ones. The Huawei Nova 5 Pro and the OPPO Reno are also getting special gift box editions.

Huawei Nova 5 Pro Gift Box Edition

Inside the sky-blue box is a Forest Green variant of the phone with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is a beautiful case with a painting of some Chinese mountains, a screen protector, a notebook with a cover that has the same mountain drawing as the case, a phone stand, and a brooch.

This special edition is priced at ¥2999 (~$436) and is available for pre-order on JD.com ahead of the first sale on August 8.

OPPO Reno Gift Box Edition

The OPPO Reno Gift Box Edition is inspired by Chinese mythological animals – the Dragon and Phoenix. The box is green in this case and contains a Fog Sea Green OPPO Reno with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. You also get a custom green case, an engraved tempered glass, a custom power bank, a fridge magnet, and a key holder.

It is priced at ¥2999 (~$436) too and is also available for pre-order on JD.com. It will go on sale on August 8.

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Earlier this year, Oppo launched its all-new Oppo Reno smartphone series, making it the one with flagship smartphones and ditched the Oppo R lineup. The interesting part of the Reno lineup is the shark-fin front camera which is similar to the pop-up selfie camera.

Now, the Chinese company is gearing up to introduce protective covers for the Oppo Reno series smartphones. Last week, Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications filed for a trademark with the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) for the name “FinShell” for the name as well as the associated logo.

The trademark for FinShell is categorized as Class 9/35/36/42 with a detailed description, including; ‘ smartphone case; Smartphone cover; screen protectors ‘. Although the description leaves the space that it also might go a different type of product, the name seems to be suggesting smartphone case.

The “Fin” part of the name refers to the Shark-fin camera module for the self-elevating selfie camera on the Reno series smartphone. The word “Shell” is being used in the smartphone industry to refer to cases and covers. Thus, it’s very likely that the upcoming FinShark product is a case for the Oppo Reno series devices.

However, it is not yet known which of the Reno series smartphones will get the case that has now been trademarked. Given that the Reno Z comes with a waterdrop notch to house the selfie camera, the phone seems out of the question for the new cover.

Recently, the company launched the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom FC Barcelona Edition which comes with a protective cover in the box. Apart from this special edition phone, there are four smartphones in this series so far — Oppo Reno, Reno 10X Zoom Edition, Reno 5G, and Reno Z. Also, the company is gearing up to launch the Reno F smartphone in the coming weeks but nothing much is known about it yet.

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OPPO took the industry by storm when it released the Reno series comprising the OPPO Reno 10x zoom and the Reno. Later the Reno Z joined the fray. The Reno 10x zoom is unarguably the top of the pack model but if you can’t afford the price tag, the Reno is a worthy replacement with mid-range specs, including a Snapdragon 710 SoC and without the periscope camera.

The Reno still retains the design of the flagship 10x zoom variant including the amazing triangular pop-up shooter that houses the selfie camera on one side and the LED flash for the rear snappers on the other side.

The OPPO Reno has now been subjected to the durability test process of Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything fame. There’s hardly the possibility that phones would go through the sort of torture that characterizes the test. However, it gives us an idea of how the phone fares under extreme conditions in real life.

First off, the YouTuber subjected the phone to a scratch test. The scratch test doesn’t really reveal anything out of the ordinary. Since there is a Gorilla Glass protection over the screen, the device will scratch at similar levels on the Mohs hardness scale. The device was also subjected to the rather pointless flame test which turns the AMOLED pixels white after around thirty seconds, and they never quite recover.

The one that interests us the most is the bend test. The only snag is that the glass back separates from the frame, perhaps due to weak adhesive but there is no irreversible damage to the phone.

Check out the YouTube video from down below.

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After publishing the first comparisons with the new Mi CC series which included Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e, it is time to talk a bit about the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition. A special version of the new line-up released in partnership with Meitu, the luxury phone manufacturer which was recently acquired by Xiaomi. It is the most powerful and expensive variant of the new series, that is why we think it is perfect to compare it with the base variants of the main line-ups from Oppo and Huawei’s sub-brand Honor. We chose Oppo Reno and Honor 20 because they are among the most important devices on a similar price range and they might become the main rivals of the new Mi CC9 Meitu Edition. But let’s discover who is the best together.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition vs Oppo Reno vs Huawei Honor 20

Design

Which design you should choose? It really depends on your tastes, in each case you get impressive premium aesthetics. The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition has a stunning glass back which creates different effects depending on the reflection, but it comes with a notched display. Honor 20 and Oppo Reno’s back covers are less impressive (according to my tastes), but they do not feature a notch and they come with much more interesting solutions. While the former has a shark fin pop-up camera, no bezels, and no display interruption, the latter comes with a punch-hole display. Note that Honor 20 is also the most compact and the most lightweight.

Display

On the paper, Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition seems to come with the best display. It is the only to support the HDR technology, despite it has a less strong Gorilla Glass protection than the Oppo Reno (Gorilla Glass 5 vs 6) and it has a waterdrop notch instead of a true full screen display. Oppo Reno takes the second place with its AMOLED display boasting a high DCI-P3 coverage, while Honor 20 does not convince me with its midrange-class IPS panel.

Specs & Software

There is no challenge here: while Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Oppo Reno are powered by a midrange chipset, Honor 20 has the best Huawei’s flagship SoC. We are talking about the Kirin 980 which is a lot faster and smoother than the Snapdragon 710 by Qualcomm. Honor 20 does not have a variant with 8 GB of RAM, but the superiority of its SoC wins everything. Right after, there is the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition with its 8/256 GB memory configuration and expandable internal storage through a micro SD slot.

Camera

It is hard to pick the best camera phone of this trio. Xiaomi Mi CC9 has an amazing triple camera on its back which includes an ultrawide sensor too, and it can record super slow motion videos up to 960 fps. There is also an amazing 32 MP camera which supports the awesome camera algorithms developed by Meitu. These algorithms are able to enhance selfie quality by relying on AI for beautification and more. They are the main reason why Xiaomi acquired Meitu. But for now (at least until we personally test the Mi CC9) it is a draw with the Honor 20 as it also comes with a pretty amazing setup: a quad camera including a 16 MP ultrawide lens and a dedicated macro camera.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition is equipped with a big 4030 mAh battery and it will probably last a lot more than its opponents on a single charge, in most of the scenarios. It even features an efficient AMOLED display, unlike the Honor 20. But until we tested it thoroughly, we cannot confirm our opinions about Xiaomi Mi CC9’s battery life in a definitive way.

Price

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition debuted with a $378/€425 price tag in China, while Oppo Reno and Honor 20 start from €500/$560 worldwide. Due to its amazing camera performance, wider display than the Honor 20, bigger battery, a better display, and more internal storage, I prefer the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition. But for people who want the highest performance, Honor 20 is the best.

• Read More: Oppo Reno gets two new colour variants

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition vs Oppo Reno vs Huawei Honor 20: PROs and CONS

Huawei Honor 20

PROs

• Good cameras
• Flagship performance
• Compact
• Faster charging

CONS

• Worse display

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition

PROs

• Amazing design and builds quality
• Great cameras
• Nice display
• Big battery

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo Reno

PROs

• Innovative design
• Worldwide availability
• Good performance
• Nice display

CONS

• Less impressive cameras

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When it comes to performance, the actual midrange phones are very close to flagships from just two years ago. That is why buying a midrange actually makes sense even for an advanced user. But only if you know what you are buying, and in order to know it, you must be constantly updated about the latest models released and their specifications. One of the latest upper-midrange devices out there is the new Huawei Nova 5 which is very interesting as it is the first phone to be powered by the new Kirin 810 chipset. Here, we compared it with the other best-selling mid-rangers in the actual market: the new Redmi K20 and the iconic Oppo Reno.

Huawei Nova 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 vs Oppo Reno

Design

Redmi K20 Pro and Oppo Reno are one step forward if we talk about the design. They come with fewer bezels around the display thanks to the presence of a pop-up camera above it, which shows up through a motorized slider. While Redmi K20 Pro has a classic pop-up mechanism, Oppo Reno is equipped with a shark fin pop-up camera. Whether you should go for the Redmi K20 or the Oppo Reno is up to your tastes. We do not recommend the Huawei Nova 5 if you want an original design, but it is far from being an ugly handset.

Display

There are just marginal differences between the displays of these smartphones, so you should definitely not base your choice on the display quality. Further, note that each of these devices has a great OLED panel with brilliant colors and great chromatic performances. I personally prefer the Redmi K20 because it is HDR-compliant, but Huawei Nova 5 is amazing as well thanks to its 108 percent DCI-P3 coverage. Oppo Reno has a high DCI-P3 coverage too, but not as high as the Huawei Nova 3. On the other side, it should have a more resistant glass due to the Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

Specs & Software

We still had no chance to test the performance of the new Kirin 810 chipset, but on the paper, it is an amazing chipset. It should theoretically be very close to the Snapdragon 730 found on the Redmi K20 (it is even superior according to the first benchmarks), but I love the latter due to its awesome Adreno 618 GPU. Further, the Redmi K20 has internal storage which goes up to 256 GB, while Huawei Nova 5 stops at 128 GB in its most expensive variant. Note that Huawei Nova 5’s storage can be expanded, while Redmi K20 does not feature an expansion slot.

Camera

Here it is a very hard fight between Redmi K20 and Huawei Nova 5. As long as we do not personally test the latter, we can not give you a definitive verdict about its camera quality. Especially because it is equipped with a quad camera setup including a dedicated macro camera. Redmi K20 Pro has a triple camera but it is an incredible camera phone in most of the light conditions, so it may not be easy to establish a winner.

Battery

Redmi K20 wins the battery comparison because it has a way bigger battery than its rivals. With 4000 mAh, it can last up to two days with moderate usage. Huawei Nova 5 has the smallest battery, but it comes with an incredibly fast charging technology, unlike Oppo Reno and Redmi K20. With a max power of 40W, it can reach 85 percent in just 30 minutes.

Price

Huawei Nova 5 launched in the Chinese market with a €360/$410 price tag in the 8/128 GB configuration, Redmi K20 Pro starts from just €260/$295 in the 6/64 GB variant, and Oppo Reno starts from €500/$570. Huawei Nova 5 and Redmi K20 are currently two phones with a higher value for money, at least in a few Asian markets. I would personally go for the Redmi K20 Pro for its amazing performance, bigger battery, and great design.

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Huawei Nova 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 vs Oppo Reno: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K20

PROs

• Amazing cameras
• Affordable
• Bigger battery
• High performance
• HDR display

CONS

• No micro SD

Huawei Nova 5

PROs

• Good performance
• Great quad cameras
• Faster charging technology
• Nice display

CONS

• Smaller battery

Oppo Reno

PROs

• Innovative design
• Nice cameras
• Worldwide availability
• Many color variants

CONS

• No micro SD
• Costlier

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On May 28, OPPO had launched the OPPO Reno series of smartphones in India. The first sale of the Reno and Reno 10x Zoom smartphones will begin today in the country. Both phones will be available for purchase through online and offline stores.

OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom Price in India

The OPPO Reno that comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage is priced at Rs. 32,990. The Reno 10x Zoom will be available in two models in the country such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Both variants are respectively priced at Rs. 39,990 and Rs. 49,990.

Both smartphones will be available for purchase in color option such as Ocean green and Jet Black color through Flipkart. Customers who have already pre-ordered the Reno smartphones using HDFC bank card will be provided with a discount of 10 percent. Through Instacash, they can also available additional 10 percent cashback on exchange. It is also offering assured buyback for a year.

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OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom Specifications

The Reno and Reno 10x Zoom smartphones are respectively equipped with 6.4-inch and 6.6-inch notch-less AMOLED displays with under-screen fingerprint sensor. Their displays are shielded by Gorilla Glass 6 panels. The Reno is an upper mid-range phone powered by Snapdragon 710 whereas the Reno 10x Zoom smartphone is a flagship phone with Snapdragon 855 onboard. The ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9.0 Pie OS comes preloaded on both devices.

Both smartphones are equipped “shark fin” shaped pop-up camera module with 16-megapixel sensor and an LED flash. The Reno smartphone is equipped with a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup while the Reno 10x Zoom comes with 48-megapixel + 8-megpaixel + 13-megapixel triple camera setup which includes a periscope lens that brings forth 10x zoom capabilities.

There is a 3,765mAh battery inside the OPPO Reno phone while the Reno 10x Zoom is packed with a 4,065mAh battery. Both handsets carry support for 20W VOOC Flash Charge technology. The OPPO Reno lacks a microSD card slot and it is equipped a 3.5mm audio jack. On the other side, the Reno 10x Zoom with does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack but comes with a microSD card slot.

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For 2019, Xiaomi, Samsung, and Oppo completely revolutionized their midrange line-ups in order to face the concurrency in the best way. Redmi is not just a series of Xiaomi phones anymore: now it is an independent brand and it even includes a high-end line-up in which you can find the Redmi K20. Oppo launched a brand new series called Reno, which is also the same name of the first device from the series. Samsung renewed the A series with a new name scheme and innovative phones with a higher value for money, such as the Samsung Galaxy A80. Here is a comparison between Redmi K20, Samsung Galaxy A80, and Oppo Reno that you should definitely check if you are looking for the best upper-midrange handset.

Xiaomi Redmi K20 vs Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Oppo Reno

Design

Goodbye notches, finally. None of these devices comes with a display interruption: they are all full-screen phones, but they rely on different solutions to get rid of bezels. Redmi K20 has a classic pop-up camera, Oppo Reno has a shark fin pop-up camera and Samsung Galaxy A80 comes with the most innovative solution: a rotating rear camera which can be used as selfie camera as well. In my opinion, it is not the high screen-to-body ratio (neither the pop-up cameras) to make the difference. The rear side of the Redmi K20 with its “liquid” finish is simply amazing, so the Redmi K20 is my favorite one aesthetically.

Display

It is really hard to pick a winner among these displays as you will not easily notice the difference in everyday use. If you are a multimedia lover, you may like the Redmi K20 more because it is HDR-compliant, so it enhances the colors in a brilliant way. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A80 comes with a wider display and a taller 20:9 aspect ratio which is very interesting as well. Last but not least, Oppo Reno has good DCI-P3 coverage, so good colors too. All of them come with an under-display fingerprint scanner. Given the marginal differences, we do not suggest you focus on the display quality.

Specs & Software

Given that Oppo Reno is powered by a less powerful Snapdragon 710 chipset, it loses the hardware comparison. The main battle is between the Redmi K20 and the Samsung Galaxy A80 which come with the same SoC and the same amount of RAM in the most expensive memory configuration. However, Redmi K20’s high-end variant wins the comparison because it is equipped with more internal storage (256 GB). None of these devices supports a micro SD expansion slot, while all of them come with Android 9 Pie out of the box, as well as a custom user interface.

Camera

When it comes to the rear cameras, Redmi K20 has the most impressive setup on the paper. It is composed of a main 48 MP sensor with a bright f/1.8 aperture, a secondary ultrawide lens with a 13 MP resolution and a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. On the other hand, when it comes to selfies, Samsung Galaxy A80 wins as it allows to use the rear camera as a selfie camera thanks to its rotating mechanism.

Battery

In each case, you get an above-average battery, but Redmi K20 is the real winner as it simply comes with a bigger 4000 mAh unit. Samsung Galaxy A80 has the fastest charging technology but also the smallest battery. We are satisfied with Redmi K20’s battery life, it lasts one full day with moderate use.

Price

Samsung Galaxy A80 carries a price tag of €650/$723, Oppo Reno starts from €500/$555, Redmi K20 costs just €260/$290. Given the higher value for money and the bigger battery, Redmi K20 wins this comparison.

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Xiaomi Redmi K20 Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Oppo Reno: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K20

PROs

• Amazing cameras
• More affordable
• Bigger battery
• 3.5 mm jack
• HDR display

CONS

• No micro SD

Samsung Galaxy A80

PROs

• Innovative design
• Great cameras
• Faster charging technology
• Bigger display

CONS

• Higher price
• No micro SD

Oppo Reno

PROs

• Innovative design
• Nice cameras
• 3.5 mm jack
• More memory options

CONS

• No micro SD
• Lower-end hardware

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The Oppo Reno has been making waves since it launched earlier this year. People seem to really love its blend of design and specs, enough to make Oppo release two new colour variants of the thing. We’ve got a Coral variant which is pretty much a fancier orange, and then we’ve got the infinitely more interesting Inspiration Edition in a dark navy blue shade with a bunch of interesting spaceman looking illustrations on the back.

The Oppo Reno variant that will get the new colors is the regular unit with two cameras on the back. It is powered by a Snapdragon 710 chipset and comes with 6 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. The phone also comes with VOOC 3.0 fast charging and latest ColorOS 6, based on Android Pie. Nothing really new in terms of the specs on these two devices.

The Coral Orange Oppo Reno will come in a standard white box, seeing as it’s just a simple colour change. The Inspiration Edition on the other hand comes in a new, awesome looking box that resembles the phone itself. It’s even got a whole bunch of cool looking knick knacks in the box that follow the same design theme, like a phone case and some stickers.

So, what about pricing? The Coral variant of the Oppo Reno comes in at 3299 yuan ($480), which pretty much the standard price. What’s more surprising is the Inspiration Edition coming in at the exact same price, despite all the extras in the box. Pre-orders for both colour variants begin on June 6, which is exactly a week from now.

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In April, OPPO had launched the Snapdragon 710 SoC powered OPPO Reno smartphone and the Snapdragon 855 chipset driven Reno 10x Zoom flagship phone. Today, the Chinese firm has introduced the Reno and Reno 10x Zoom smartphones in India. These phones have arrived with respective starting prices of Rs. 32,990 (~$475)  and Rs. 39,990 (~$575).

OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom Price and Availability in India

The OPPO Reno that comes with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is priced at Rs. 32,990 (~$475). The Reno 10x Zoom editions such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage respectively cost Rs. 39,990 (~$575) and Rs. 49,990 (~$720).

The Reno series of smartphones will be available for pre-orders from today through all OPPO stores, Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm Mall, Snapdeal and Tata CLIQ. These handsets will be releasing in the Indian markets on June 7. There is 10 percent cashback offer for HDFC bank card users. There is additional 10 percent discount on exchange powered by Instacash. It is also offering one-year assured buyback offer. The Chinese manufacture is also providing one-time screen replacement for the buyers.

Editor’s Pick: OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition vs Huawei P30 Pro: Which One Is Better

OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom Specifications and Features

The OPPO Reno comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with notch-less design. On the other side, the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom is fitted with a 6.6-inch notch-less AMOLED display. Both phones are equipped with in-display fingerprint scanners and Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

The Snapdragon 710 fuels the OPPO Reno whereas the 10x Zoom model is powered by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. The Reno houses a 3,765mAh battery while the advanced 10x Zoom model has a bigger 4,065mAh battery. Both smartphones are equipped with support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology. The ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the OPPO Reno of smartphones.

There is a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup on the rear side of the OPPO Reno. The 10x Zoom smartphone has a triple camera setup on its rear which includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, a periscope telephoto lens of 13-megapixel sensor and 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. Both phones are fitted with “shark fin” shaped pop-up camera module that includes a 16-megapixel sensor and an LED flash. The other features of the Reno series include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, dual-band GPS frequency and USB-C. The OPPO Reno features a 3.5mm audio jack, whereas the Reno 10x Zoom lacks it.

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The OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom are already on sale in China. Both phones are also expected to launch in India on May 28, and now pricing and release details have surfaced for the UK too.

According to a Tweet by the official OPPO global account, the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom has been launched in the UK. However, it isn’t yet on sale. The phone will actually be available in early June alongside the regular OPPO Reno.

ICYMI: Here's everything you need to know about #OPPOReno 10x Zoom. OPPO Reno is now launched in the UK! #FurtherYourVision

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— OPPO (@oppo) May 20, 2019

The OPPO Reno will be priced at £449 and be available for purchase on June 5 while the Reno 10x Zoom will be available for purchase on June 12 at £699. Both phones will most likely be available via Carphone Warehouse.

The Reno has a 6.4-inch 2340 x1080 display that covers virtually the whole front. There are almost no bezels and it doesn’t have a notch or a punch hole. It has a pop-up selfie camera styled like a shark-fin. The camera in the pop-up module is a 16MP sensor. On the back, it has a 48MP + 5MP dual camera combo. The OPPO Reno is powered by the Snapdragon 710 and paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage. It also has a 3765mAh battery with support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

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The Reno 10x Zoom has a similar design but its display is bigger at 6.6-inches but keeps the resolution at FHD+. It is powered by the Snapdragon 855 with similar RAM and ROM configuration as the Reno but adds storage expansion. Another major difference is its triple camera setup which adds a 13MP periscope zoom lens with 5x optical zoom and OIS. The other two sensors are a 48MP f/1.7 primary camera and an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera. It also has a bigger 4065mAh battery with support for fast charging too.

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Can mobile phones replace SLR cameras? That is a question.

SLR cameras can take photos with excellent image quality, while the mobile phones can share the photos immediately, which image quality is good.

One of the attractive reasons of the phone’s camera is its light and portable, therefore, manufacturers continuously improve function and image quality of phone’s camera. Last year, we could know how stunning the multi camera module, which realize the features of depth of field and 2x lossless zoom. This year, manufacturers make smartphones camera module supporting 10x zoom.

OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition and Huawei P30 Pro support 10x zoom, which are the flagship smartphone coming with their best hardware.

Now, we will do a comparison of OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition and Huawei P30 Pro. Let’s check out.

Most of manufacturers consider how to make sure that the phone’s design keeps slim and support long focus. OPPO and HUAWEI decided to adopt Periscope Camera with horizontal modules, which in order to reduce the phone’s thickness problem caused by ultra-telephoto lens.

Combine main camera, which is good enough to realize digital zoom, with good telephoto lens and amazing wide-angle lens, the complicated camera modules support 10x zoom feature.

Both OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition and Huawei P30 Pro are made up of the most complicated multiple cameras. Although they have similar zoom design, the different algorithm makes them have different image effect.

At the 5x zoom or 6x zoom factor, we found that the effect of OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition is better than Huawei P30 Pro. The details keep well and the brightness is better.

When the zoom exceeds the limitation of the optical lens, and the two smartphones start wo turn on the mixed zoom, there are different image quality for the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition and the Huawei P30 Pro. In the 10x zoom factor, OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition is clearer than Huawei P30 Pro because of the higher sharpening. But if taking photos in the plain indoor condition, the over-sharpening will make the noise obviously.

Another difference between the two smartphones is color casts. OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition is blue cast. In the cloudy day in Shanghai, the blue cast makes the image hierarchically. The Huawei P30 Pro is yellow cast in the auto mode, which is general.

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The Huawei P30 Pro has vivid color mode, which can make the images more colorful after turning on, and the mode will increase the automatic exposure factor, which can make the image brighter. However, if turn on the color mode when taking images in the scene of red subject, the color mode will cause the serious color shading, which is unnatural.

The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition also offers color mode, which will make the images more colorful. But it is more cautious than the Huawei P30 Pro color mode. The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition will optimize the contrast and saturation of images.

However, the color mode will make the image latitude lower, and there is a huge difference between the two smartphones. The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition still keeps more dark details at the 6x zoom or 10x zoom factors. Although the image latitude performs generally, it is enough to shoot. While it seems that Huawei doesn’t care about the image latitude. Look at the Huawei P30 Pro 10x zoom sample below, the dark details are almost invisible. The sample of OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition still keeps some of details.

It also seems to be related to the automatic exposure orientation of the two smartphones. The telephoto lens and the wide-angle lens of OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition adopt similar focusing and photometric way, and the exposure performance is well. The telephoto lens and the wide-angle lens of Huawei P30 Pro have different focusing and photometric way. The wide-angle lens performs well, but the telephoto lens is obviously underexposure.

The underexposure can make the images taken by Huawei P30 Pro have higher contrast, but for those users who want to take more details will prefer the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition. The color shading problem can be solved by filter, but the images details cannot be recovered.

Actually, both smartphones perform not well in the focusing aspect.

Therefore, when the two smartphones turn on the telephoto mode, they will offer infinity focus way by default to save focusing time. This is a good way, because people often shoot scenes by telephoto mode, and the infinity focus way is enough to keep the image sharp.

Huawei and OPPO add OIS technology to increase the success rate of telephoto shooting. Actually, they perform well when shooting in daily life with digital image stabilization. Even in a dark room, it is easy to take clear images if you hold the phone stably.

The image quality at the telephoto will drop in low light, so both smartphones have night mode which is to improve brightness and sharpness with multi-frame compositing.

After the accumulation of several generations of handheld night mode algorithms, Huawei has more experience in dealing with urban night scenes than OPPO. For example, look the samples below, the detail retention and brightness of Huawei P30 Pro is better than OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition which opens night mode.

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The night mode is not suitable for all scenes. Look at the samples below, they show the disadvantage of multi-frame compositing. It can show more details and clear the image, but the images appear stiff. The performance of OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition is more natural.

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In fact, the Huawei P30 Pro’s performance is surprising at the telephoto if you don’t consider the night mode’s software algorithms. Its camera module of super wide-angle lens, wide-angle lens and telephoto lens shows three different performances. Look at the samples below, can you believe that they are taken by the phone in automatic mode?

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OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition is more uniform, it provides the same exposure factor and color representation, and when manually turn on the night mode, the overall details and picture exposure performance has improved.

It is worth mentioning that OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition and Huawei P30 Pro are capable of doing over 10x zoom, OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition achieves maximum 60x zoom, and Huawei P30 Pro achieves maximum 50x zoom. However, the two features are based on 10x mixed zoom and then digital zoom, so it is hard to take beautiful images at the maximum zoom factor.

Overall, we believe that the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition is superior to Huawei P30 Pro in the telephoto with better resolution, automatic exposure and color performance. When both smartphones don’t be turned on night mode, OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition still has good images with detail retention, which is enough to shoot. The night mode of Huawei P30 Pro can bring brighter image in some of scenes, but it often shows some stiff images.

Conclusion:

Both Huawei P30 Pro and OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition are a reflection of the current progress in smartphone technology. Through the ingenious mechanical structure, OPPO and Huawei break the optical barrier and combine zoom with lightness.

Do you think which is better?

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In the last years, innovation is not just a thing limited to flagship phones, but it also started regarding midrange smartphones. Recently, Samsung started testing a lot of its innovative features on midrange devices first: just look at the Galaxy A8s which was the first company’s device with a punch-hole display. Recently, the company even launched the Galaxy A80, its first smartphone with a rotating camera. A few weeks after, Google came up with its Pixel 3a series including the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL: the first midrange Pixels. Even Oppo launched a brand new line-up which includes Reno and Reno 10x zoom, and the former is an upper-midrange handset. Here, we will compare the three upper mid-rangers Galaxy A80, Oppo Reno and Google Pixel 3a XL as we loved their specs and performances, and we think they are among the best choices in the upper-midrange segment. But which one is the best? Let’s discover it together.

Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Oppo Reno vs Google Pixel 3a XL

Design

Both the Samsung Galaxy A80 and the Oppo Reno offer stunning and futuristic design. They feature a notch-less display with a very high screen-to-body ratio thanks to their pop-up and rotating cameras. My favorite one is the Oppo Reno because I like its glass back more. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy A80 seems to have a better build quality. In my opinion, Google Pixel 3a comes with a design which is far from being impressive due to its thick bezels around the display and a full plastic body. It even lacks an IP certification, unlike its older siblings from the Pixel 3 line-up.

Display

All of these phones feature very nice OLED displays with vivid colors and deep blacks. I liked very much the color accuracy of the Oppo Reno, but there is also to mention that Samsung Galaxy A80 has a bigger display size due to its taller 20:9 aspect ratio. As a multimedia lover, I would choose the Google Pixel 3a not only for the display but also because it is equipped with louder stereo speakers.

Specs & Software

If you are looking for the highest performances, then Samsung Galaxy A80 is the right choice for you. It comes with the most powerful midrange processor by Qualcomm: the octa-core Snapdragon 730 running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz. And it only has a configuration with whopping 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. But you can not expand the storage. On the other hand, Google Pixel 3a XL has a stock operating system which will get updated faster and it will also be safer as it will get security patches more quickly. But in terms of performances, even the Oppo Reno is better due to its Snapdragon 710 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage.

Camera

The most stunning camera belongs to the Google Pixel 3a XL, even though it is just a single rear camera. It is the same sensor as the vanilla Pixel 3 and it even works with the same algorithm. Its performances in low light conditions are amazing and it can shoot flagship class photos. At the second place, there is the Samsung Galaxy A80 which even includes an ultrawide sensor, as well as a 3D TOF camera. It is a rotating camera setup, so you can also use it for selfies.

Battery

Oppo Reno has a slightly bigger battery, but just slightly. Samsung Galaxy A80 and Pixel 3a XL have the same battery capacity. So we do not expect big differences in battery life. We still did not test it, but given the usual software optimization, Google Pixel 3a XL might last more on a single charge.

Price

Google Pixel 3a XL debuted with a €480/$540 price, Oppo Reno carries a €500/$562 price tag and Samsung Galaxy A80 costs €650/$730. Overall, I personally prefer the Galaxy A80 due to its better chipset and its amazing build quality, but the price would let me go for the Pixel 3a XL and its astonishing camera performances.

• Read More: Galaxy A80 powered by Snapdragon 730, scores over 200K points on AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Oppo Reno vs Google Pixel 3a XL: PROs and CONS

Google Pixel 3a XL

PROs

• Amazing cameras
• Stereo speakers
• Updated OS
• Stock Android

CONS

• No micro SD
• Bezels and plastic body

Samsung Galaxy A80

PROs

• Innovative design
• Great cameras
• Nice display
• Better hardware
• Faster charging technology
• Under-display fingerprint reader

CONS

• Higher price

Oppo Reno

PROs

• Innovative design
• Nice cameras
• Affordable price
• Big battery
• Under-display fingerprint reader

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Last month, OPPO had introduced the OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom Edition smartphones in China. Within few weeks after the launch, 91mobiles had revealed that the Chinese manufacturer will be launching OPPO Reno series in India by June end. The same publication has today shared a leaked poster for the Indian market. It reveals that the OPPO Reno phones will be launching in India on May 28.

OPPO, Vivo and OnePlus are smartphone brands that belong to China’s BBK Electronics. While OPPO seems to have planned May end launch for its OPPO Reno series launch in India, OnePlus will be debuting the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones on May 14. It is speculated that that the iQOO flagship phone will be also coming to India in June. Since they are all powered by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform and carry similar specs, these brands may end up rivaling with each other in Indian market.

OPPO Reno Specifications

The OPPO Reno standard edition phone has a 6.4-inch notch-less OLED screen shielded by Gorilla Glass 6. The display is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The smartphone is fueled by Snapdragon 710 mobile platform.

The rear shell of the phone features a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. A selfie snapper of 16-megapixel with LED flash is placed inside a “shark-fin” shaped pop-up camera module. The handset includes a 3,765mAh battery that carries support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge. The OPPO Reno variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are respectively priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$440; Rs. 30,790), 3,299 Yuan (~$484; ~Rs. 33,870) and 3,599 Yuan (~$528; ~Rs. 36,970). It comes in four colors such as Ocean Green, Jet Black, Nebula Pink and Pink Mist.

• Read More: OPPO K3 specs leak, will have pop-up selfie camera and Snapdragon 710 SoC

OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition Specifications

The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition is a flagship smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. It features a notch-less 6.6-inch AMOLED display that supports full HD+ resolution. Its protected by Gorilla Glass 6 and it is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera setup of the smartphone carries support for 10x optical zoom and 60x digital zoom. It also features a 16-megepixel pop-up selfie snapper. Its packed with a 4,065mAh battery supports 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge. Ocean Green and Jet Black are the two color editions of the phone. It is available in three variants in China such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are respectively priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$586; ~Rs. 41,060), 4,499 Yuan (~$660; ~$46,190) and 4,799 Yuan (~$704; ~$49,272).

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Last month, Oppo officially launched its all-new Oppo Reno smartphone series, replacing the decade-old Oppo R-series for flagship smartphones. Under this new line-up, the China-based company had launched two phones — Oppo Reno and Reno 10X Zoom Edition.

While the Oppo Reno standard edition is already available for purchase in China, the flagship smartphone of this new series — Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Edition, is all set to go on sale in China from tomorrow. The smartphone was available for pre-orders for over a week.

As for the pricing, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at 3,999 yuan (~$587) while the 6GB RAM + 256GB storage version costs 4,499 yuan (~$660). The top-end variant that packs 8GB RAM + 256GB of internal storage is priced at 4,799 yuan (~$704).

The Reno 10x Zoom has a 6.6-inch AMOLED notch-less display that produces full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It offers a screen-to-body ratio of 93.1 percent and the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 6.

Under the hood, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 flagship mobile platform fuels the smartphone, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The phone is also equipped with a PC-grade liquid cooling technology.

The shark-fin module includes a 16-megapixel selfie camera and an LED flash. It is fitted with a triple camera setup that includes an OIS enabled 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.7 aperture, a 13-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and an OIS assisted 8-megapixel super wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture.

Read More: Oppo is reportedly reducing reliance on celebrity endorsements and will shift focus towards large-scale sports events

The smartphone runs ColorOS 6 out-of-the-box, which is based on the Android 9 Pie operating system. The 4,065mAh battery of the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition also supports VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology.

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Oppo Reno was unveiled last month in Zurich, Switzerland. It carries compelling hardware including – a powerful camera, Snapdragon 710 chipset coupled with 6/8GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage. Now, another variant of the same device – Oppo Reno 10x is launching on May 10 in China. According to a recent Weibo post by Brian Shen – the VP for the Chinese domestic market, the Oppo Reno 10x will support 60x Digital Zoom.

It is a significant advancement over the Oppo Reno standard version. Oppo Reno 10X zoom edition even surpassed the Huawei P30 Pro’s 50x digital zooming capability.

A triple camera module consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor + 12-megapixel telephoto lens and an 8-megapixel ultra wide angle lens resides on the Oppo Reno 10X. The periscope lens module with the focal length of 16-160 mm facilitates its zooming capabilities. There is OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) to reduce shake for better camera quality while zooming. Whereas, a 16-megapixel pop-up front camera is present for beautiful selfies. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset and a 6.65-inch AMOLED display.

Another variant of the Oppo Reno was recently spotted on the Chinese regulatory TENAA featuring an improved front camera and few other changes. The devices with codenames PCDM10 and PCDT10 is powered with Snapdragon 710, 6GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage. It also embeds a dual camera module as like of the standard version. Slightly thicker bezels and bigger battery size are also expected on the new edition.

• Read More: Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Edition teardown showcases camera implementation

The Oppo Reno 10X edition will release on May 10 with better zooming capabilities than the Huawei P30 Pro. Users can reserve the device ahead of launch in China.

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OPPO has ushered in a new ColorOS 6 update for the new Reno flagship. The update with version number PCCM00-11-A.16 adds new full-screen gesture controls to the device.

The various gesture controls include swiping from both sides of the display to carry out specific tasks. Swiping from the left or right side of the screen inward takes you to the previous app. When you swipe upwards from the bottom of the screen, it takes you to the home screen. While to open up recent apps, you swipe upwards from the bottom and then pause at the middle.

Read Also: Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Edition teardown showcases camera implementation

The Gesture navigation method is an alternative to the use of virtual buttons that have been implemented on Android phones for a while now but continues to get improvements, including the latest Andriod 9.0 Pie. The Reno runs on ColorOS 6.0 based on Android 9.0 Pie and already has some gesture control features but the update seems to bring some added gestures. Gesture buttons bring ease to phone operation when you get a good grasp of all the supported gestures. It also allows for one-handed operation easier.

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Today, Oppo’s Vice President Shen Yiren announced on Weibo that the companys’s recently launched Oppo Reno 5G edition has become the first commercially available 5G compatible smartphone in Europe.

Oppo, which is one of the first 5G commercial partners of Swisscom, took the lead in releasing the Oppo Reno 5G edition smartphone in Zurich, Switzerland. Thanks to this, Oppo managed to become the first company to officially launch a commercial 5G smartphone in European market.

Further, for the Chinese market, the company has also announced the establishment of a “5G Experience Center” with China Unicom. In the field 5G network speed test, the performance of the smartphone is powerful, achieving a peak download rate of more than 1.5Gbps , and stable at around 1.4Gbps download rate.

The Reno 5G is based on the flagship Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Edition. As for the pricing, the Oppo Reno 5G has a slightly higher pricing than other Reno series models, costing €900. It will be available for purchase from this month itself.

The smartphone features a 6.6-inch AMOLED notch-less display that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It offers a screen-to-body ratio of 93.1 percent and the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 6.

The shark-fin module includes a 16-megapixel selfie camera and an LED flash. The phone comes fitted with a triple camera setup that includes an OIS enabled 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.7 aperture, a 13-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and an OIS assisted 8-megapixel super wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture.

Read More: Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Edition teardown showcases it’s internals and camera implementation

Under the good, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 mobile platform fuels the smartphone and is packed with a 4,065mAh battery that carries support for VOOC 3.0 flash charging. It also comes equipped with a PC-grade liquid cooling technology.

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A few weeks ago, Oppo took the wraps off its new flagship lineup — Oppo Reno. So far, the company has launched two models of the series in China — Oppo Reno and Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Edition.

The phone, which is currently available for pre-order in China and before the device goes up for sale, here’s the teardown of the Reno 10X Zoom Edition, explaining the internals of the flagship smartphone.

Removing the plastic back cover of the phone reveals that it is connected to the NFC chip. The company has made some changes on both sides of the cover, including the addition of grooves for heat dissipation gel and to make the wire turn to the flash.

Moving ahead, we can see the two major highlights of the smartphone — the new and unique pop-up camera mechanism and the 10X hybrid zoom triple-camera setup for the back panel. Because of these two features, the PCB board or the motherboard layout is quite compact compared to others.

It seems that the device offers a good level of heat dissipation on the motherboard. It has metal shields on both the front as well as the back and a uniform copper foil. Also, silicone grease and gel have been added to the front and the back side of the CPU core area.

There’s also soft protective ring protection around the BTB and the lens for the protection and is not much difficult to take it apart. However, the precision and the quality used for this definitely looks like a flagship-grade device.

The smartphone has a unique pop-up mechanism and so does its implementation and layout under the hood. It combines a front camera, soft light, an earpiece, a microphone, and a rear flash on the asymmetrical rotating structure and the stepper motor is placed on the right side. The volume of the transmission part is also small and has a seven-toothed gear that reduces movement sound.

The whole pop-up mechanism is made up of a circular motion which centers on one point on the right side of the fuselage. The guide rail is made of a metal frame which offers much higher stability.

Coming to the major highlight — the 10X Hybrid Zoom camera setup — it comes with a 48 MP primary sensor, an 8 MP wide-angle lens, and a 13 MP telephoto lens. These three lenses are held together in an L-shaped arrangement and are fixed by a gel.

It seems that the periscope lens, which measures 11.5 x 5.7 x 24.5 mm, is separately packaged in another metal cover. When opened, along with the CMOS for the general lens, it can be seen that the lens and the refractive prism are much larger than the conventional size. The company has also customized the lens module to cut the circular lens further in parallel, reducing the volume occupation, which is the origin of the D-Cut module. To achieve the anti-shake effect, the company uses electromagnetic control.

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Overall, the internal structure of the Oppo Reno 10X Hybrid Zoom Edition is quite compact. As with the unique pop-up mechanism, the internals for the same is also executive a bit differently. It also takes care of the heat dissipation and offers protections for regular usage. So, the phone does have the flagship grade build quality.

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Nokia is gaining global popularity once more as a result of the resurgence of the Nokia smartphone brand. This seems to have made us forget that Nokia has other core technology business concerns including the manufacture of network equipment and gears. Nokia also owns the OZO brand which manufactures advanced camera and audio technology. Turns out the new OPPO Reno smartphone that launched with several revolutionary features also had OZO’s audio recording technology known as OZO Audio.

This was disclosed by Nokia in its Q1 2019 report, where it announced that at the beginning of the second quarter of 2019, OPPO released its new flagship smartphone, OPPO Reno, which uses Nokia’s OZO Audio technology. Nokia did not reveal if the OZO Audio is on the Reno or the 10X zoom version or both.

Read Also: Nokia Shuts Down OZO VR Division, Cuts Workforce By 35%

Interestingly, OPPO never mentioned this audio feature during the launch of the Reno models. This may be due to brand strategy since Nokia is a direct competitor in the smartphone terrain. The company may also not want the feature to overshadow the 10X zoom capable periscope camera which is the main feature of the Reno 10x zoom edition and Reno 5G that was unveiled in Europe recently.

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Chinese tech giant OPPO has launched the Reno models for the global market. The models will soon be available to buy in Europe. The Reno was first unveiled in China a couple of weeks back bearing a 10X zoom version.

The OPPO Reno models comprise of the Reno, Reno 10X Zoom edition and now a Reno 5G. The OPPO Reno 10X Zoom Edition elicits more excitement and the 5G version also bundles the 10X zoom edition features. While the standard edition is powered by a Snapdragon 710 chipset, the Reno 10x zoom edition packs a Snapdragon 855 chipset. Both models look very similar but there are some few differences in their designs. The 10x zoom edition packs a 6.65-inch AMOLED display while the standard model has a smaller 6.4-inch display. Both displays are near bezel-less, devoid of any form of screen notch. The Reno models use a similar 16MP shark fin-shaped pop-up camera design for the selfies. The locations of the power button on the right and the volume rockers on the left side of the display are consistent on both models. Further, both the standard and 10X zoom edition of the Reno come with USB-C ports and the SIM card slot is located on the left side of the USB-C port while there is a speaker grill on the right.

The back panel is where you will find most of the significant differences between the two models. The major highlight of the 10x zoom model is the 10X hybrid zoom technology which it features. It packs three rear cameras; a 48MP high-definition main camera + 13 MP periscope telephoto lens + 8 MP super wide-angle lens. At the same time, the device uses dual optical image stabilization (OIS), triple focus, and can take a true and clear 10x zoom photo without a tripod. The model will only be available in 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option.

On its part, the standard Reno comes with a dual camera setup as it lacks the 10x zoom feature. OPPO Reno standard edition features OIS-assisted 48MP + 5MP dual camera module on its rear aspect. This version comes in 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB variant. Both phones have in-display fingerprint readers, stereo speakers and VOOC 3.0 charging, however, only the Reno 10x zoom offers Dolby Audio and a slightly larger battery. The vanilla Reno does get a 3.5mm headphone jack, which the premium model lacks.

OPPO Reno 5G

OPPO also announced that it has partnered with Swisscom (Switzerland), EE (UK), SingTel (Singapore), Telstra and Optus (Australia) to launch the Reno 5G version globally. The Reno 5G is based on the flagship 10X zoom edition and may grab the crown as the first 5G phone to be available in Europe. Swisscom launched its 5G network in Zurich just two weeks ago. EE will trial its 5G network at the Glastonbury Festival scheduled to hold in late June.

Read Also: OPPO Reno Review: Stunning Full-Screen and Amazing Night Shot

As for the pricing, the standard Reno will start at €500 and will be available on May 10 in France, The Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Poland. The 10X Zoom edition is priced at €800 and will be available in early June. The Oppo Reno 5G will adopt a slightly higher €900 price tag and will go on sale in May. The Reno 10X zoom and Reno 5G come with International Warranty Service covering repairs in any country where OPPO as an official sales channel.

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After launching the new Oppo Reno series in China, now the company is aiming to expand its availability across other countries. According to a report from 91mobiles, Oppo Reno and Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Edition are surfacing in India by June end.

The pricing and exact launch details of both the device in India are still missing. Reno is Oppo’s sub-brand as like of Redmi to Xiaomi. Both the Oppo Reno and Reno 10X Zoom edition are the maiden devices of Reno brand, and currently retailing in China for the starting price of 2999 Yuan (~$447). However, they will be launching Oppo Reno in Europe on April 24 for the expected starting price of EUR 499 and EUR 779 for 10X Zoom Edition.

The Oppo Renox Zoom Edition features a 6.6 inch OLED notch-less full HD+ display. The device is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC and is available in different storage variants:  6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 256GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB. There’s an in-screen fingerprint sensor, 4065 mAh battery with VOOC fast charging and runs on Android 9.0 Pie.

A triple camera module featuring a 48 megapixel, 13 megapixel and an 8-megapixel camera is present on teh rear side with 10x hybrid zoom. On the front, a 16-megapixel sensor is present for selfies.

Read More: Oppo Reno 10x zoom vs Huawei P30 Pro: Specs Comparison

On the other hand, Oppo Reno is powered by Snapdragon 710 processor, 6.4-inch display, a dual camera with 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel sensors and 3764 mAh battery.

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OPPO Reno fueled by Snapdragon 710 and Reno 10x Zoom with Snapdragon 855 SoC and 10x hybrid zoom are the first Oppo Reno series of smartphones that were announced earlier in this month in China. Both smartphones are available for purchase in the home market and they will be debuting in European markets on April 24. A new leak reveals that the company is working on the Indian launch of the Reno and Reno 10x Zoom smartphones. The OPPO Reno series of phones are expected to hit the Indian market at the end of June month.

Vivo is expected to release iQOO gaming smartphone in India by the end of May or at the start of June. It is speculated that the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom will be rivaling with iQOO gaming phone in the Indian markets. Last year, the Chinese firm had introduced Realme brand in India for targeting mid-range market. The company is also rumored to debut Reno as a separate brand in India. There is no information available on the price tags of OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom smartphones.

OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom Specifications

The Oppo Reno and Reno 10x Zoom respectively features AMOLED displays of 6.4-inch and 6.6-inch. Both phones are equipped with in-display fingerprint readers. The Snapdragon 855 powers the Reno X10x Zoom whereas Snadragon 710 fuels the Reno smartphone. Both smartphones are fitted with a uniquely shaped pop-up camera system that includes a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a LED flash.

The Reno 10x Zoom comes with 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera setup whereas the Reno phone has 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. These handsets are respectively equipped with 4,065mAh and 3,765mh batteries that carries support for VOOC 3.0 flash charging. In the home market, the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage base variants of OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom are respectively priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$447) and 3,999 Yuan (~$596).

• Read More: Oppo A5s featuring Helio P35 SoC, dual rear cameras and big battery launched in India for INR 9990 (~$143)

In Europe, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom is expected to arrive in 5G version. India may not receive the Reno 10x Zoom 5G edition.

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Earlier this week, on 10th April, Oppo took the wraps off its latest premium smartphone lineup — Oppo Reno. The company has launched two smartphones under the Reno series and is expected to launch five models in the series.

With the launch of Reno lineup, it wasn’t clear which series will be the company’s flagship series as the Oppo currently has three series — R-series, Find-series and Reno-series. But, that is settled now.

In an interview Oppo’s senior vice president Shen Yiren confirmed that the company will scrap the R-series and will no longer update the lineup with new models. Instead, the company will be focusing on Oppo Reno and Oppo Find series, which will meet all the customers’ demand.

Thus, it seems that the Oppo R17-series was the last from the company in the lineup and the flagship series is now being replaced with the Reno and Find lineup. While Reno models have started becoming official, the company is yet to launch the successor of the Oppo Find X that was launched last year.

Oppo recently launched Oppo Reno and Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Edition in China. The Reno standard edition comes with 6.4 inches display that offers full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is also fitted with an in-display fingerprint reader as well as Gorilla Glass 6.

The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset along with up to 8GB of RAM. It comes with inbuilt storage of up to 256 GB and it also features a microSD card slot for extra storage. It features 48MP + 5MP dual camera at the back and a 16MP pop-up front-facing camera.

On the other hand, the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom, as the name suggets, comes with a camera setup that supports 10x hybrid zoom. It features a 6.65-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.3 percent.

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Under the hood, this one is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor, along with up to 8GB of RAM. It houses a 16-megapixel front camera and LED flash. On its rear, there’s a triple camera setup that includes 48MP + 8MP + 13MP sensors. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

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Pop-up cameras became one of the biggest trends among smartphone manufacturers. A lot of them consider this as an amazing solution to get rid of bezel around the display. With the new Galaxy A80, even Samsung embraced this solution, but in a slightly different way. The Korean giant brought more innovation by realizing a rotating camera. But will this new handset be better than its Chinese competition in the upper-midrange sector? You can discover it with us by going ahead with this comparison between Samsung Galaxy A80, the new Oppo Reno and the Vivo X27 Pro. We decided to compare the innovative Galaxy A80 with the best upper-midrange devices from Oppo and Vivo as they come with similar prices and they sport pop-up cameras too.

Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Oppo Reno vs Vivo X27 Pro

Design

Several people define it ugly, but I am magnetically attracted from the way Samsung Galaxy A80 flips its camera in order to let the users shoot both normal photos and selfies with the same triple setup. It definitely needs the innovation award. But Oppo Reno has a cleaner and more attractive rear side, that is why I prefer it slightly more. It is equipped with a “shark fin-like” pop-up camera and it also seems to come with the highest screen-to-body ratio. Last but not least, it has more compact dimensions, so it is easier to hold, to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket.

Display

Even though Samsung is the king of displays, you will not see noticeable differences between the panels of these handsets. They all come with the Super AMOLED technology, a Full HD+ resolution, and satisfying color reproduction. So it is kinda useless to make a comparison between their displays. Note that, with 6.7 inches, Samsung Galaxy A80 and Vivo X27 Pro come with a wider diagonal that is more satisfying for multimedia and productivity. But at the same time, they are less compact than Oppo Reno, as mentioned above.

Specs & Software

Do you want to always get the fastest and smoothest performances from your handset? Then go for the Samsung Galaxy A80 as it comes with a newer, more efficient and more powerful Snapdragon 730 chipset! It was officially announced just two days ago and it is very nice for gaming and advanced users. On the other hand, Oppo Reno and Vivo X27 Pro offer more internal storage in their most expensive variants: up to 256 GB (the Galaxy A80 stops at 128 GB). This is important because none of these phones features expandable storage. Do you prefer having slightly better performance or more internal storage?

Camera

The most complete camera department belongs to the Vivo X27 Pro. It is equipped with a triple camera setup on the back including an ultrawide sensor, while on the front there is an awesome 32 MP shooter. You get a similar configuration with the Samsung Galaxy A80 on the back, but it has a less bright focal aperture and it lacks the front camera as it can use its rotating camera as a front camera too. Oppo Reno has a front camera, but it has just a dual camera on its back and it lacks an ultrawide lens.

Battery

Given that the Vivo X27 Pro has the biggest battery (4000 mAh) and it has a way bigger capacity than Samsung Galaxy A80 and Oppo Reno, it will probably last more on a single charge in almost every scenario. There is not so many difference between the specs sheets of these phones, so the only doubt actually regards the software optimization, as we still did not test the Galaxy A80 and Oppo Reno battery life (as they just became official).

Price

Samsung Galaxy A80 will hit the market with a €650/$731 price tag in Europe, Oppo Reno starts from €400/$450 in China and Vivo X27 Pro costs €530/$596. Overall, these phones are more or less at the same level, but I would personally go for the Vivo X27 Pro because of its great camera department and its bigger battery.

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Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Oppo Reno vs Vivo X27 Pro: PROs and CONS

Vivo X27 Pro

PROs

• Big storage
• Wide display
• Big battery
• Under-display fingerprint reader

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy A80

PROs

• Innovative design
• Great cameras
• Nice display
• Better hardware
• Faster charging technology
• Under-display fingerprint reader

CONS

• Higher price

Oppo Reno

PROs

• Good display
• Nice cameras
• Affordable price
• Under-display fingerprint reader

CONS

• Nothing particular

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