In late January, OPPO kicked off the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 beta program for the OPPO Reno2 F in India. Now, almost two months later, this handset has started receiving the stable update in the country.

According to OPPO’s ColorOS 11 update plan for the month of March, the OPPO Reno2 F was expected to get the stable update from March 16 in India. However, the company has started rolling out the update a few days ahead of schedule.

As per the announcement post on ColorOS Community, the OPPO Reno2 F Android 11 stable update is currently available for users in India who are on build number C.19. Interested users will have to manually apply to download the OTA update with firmware version F.11.

To do so, they will have to head over to Settings > Software Updates > Gear Icon > Official Version Application and tap on ‘Apply Now’ after marking the ‘I Agree’ checkbox. Once done, users can download and install the update to enjoy all the new ColorOS 11 features that are available for their device.

That said, just like the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom, ColorOS 11 (Android 11) could be the last major software update for the OPPO Reno2 F. Because OPPO is not known for providing three generations of Android updates like Samsung.

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The OPPO Reno2 F is a mid-range smartphone launched in the second half of 2019. The handset debuted with ColorOS 6.1 based on Android Pie. It was later updated to Android 10-based ColorOS 7. Now, the company has started recruiting beta testers for ColorOS 11 (Android 11) update in India.

OPPO announced ColorOS 11 in mid-September after Android 11 stable was released for the Google Pixels. Since then, the firm has been rolling out beta and stable builds to its smartphones worldwide.

Earlier this month, the Chinese handset maker shared the ColorOS 11 update rollout plan for the month of January 2021. According to it, the OPPO Reno2 F is supposed to get the beta build on January 26 in India. Hence, the brand has been recruiting beta esters for this phone since Saturday (January 23). 

That said, to enroll in the program, your device should be on software build number C.17. If it is, then simply navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions. If you get selected, the company will be seeding the ColorOS 11 beta build via OTA within a week.

Having said that, we are not sure when the stable update will be released. But it should be rolled out by next month at the earliest. Also, OPPO is yet to reveal the availability of this update in other regions.

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On Aug. 28, OPPO India had held a launch event in India to announce Reno2 series of smartphones such as Reno2, Reno2 Z and Reno2 F. The Chinese firm did not confirm the pricing of the Reno2 F at the event. Finally, the company has today revealed that the Reno2 F carries a price tag of Rs. 25,990 (~$369).

The Reno2 F will be available for pre-orders between Sept. 28 and Oct. 3 on Amazon India. The online and offline sales of the phone will kick off on Oct. 4. Sky White and Lake Green are the two color variants of the Reno2 F. Buyers of the Reno2 F with HDFC bank card can avail 10 percent cash back on EMI transactions and consumer loans.

Bajaj FinServ is offering zero percent down payment options whereas customers can avail the handset through EMI plans from IDFC First Bank, HDB Financial Services and Home Credit. Jio users can get extra on Rs. 198 and Rs. 299 recharges on purchase of the smartphone. With Rs. 255 recharge, Vodafone and Idea subscribers can benefit from Rs. 3,750 cashback and 250 GB of extra data. With Rs. 249 recharge, Airtel subscribers can take advantage of data double and unlimited calling. Lastly, there is additional 10 percent discount on exchange value from Instacash.

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OPPO Reno 2F Specifications

The OPPO Reno2 F has a notch-less AMOLED display with in-display fingerprint scanner. The handset delivers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The screen is shielded by Gorilla Glass 5. The ColorOS 6.1 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. The 4,000mAh battery of the phone supports 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology.

The MediaTek Helio P70 chipset powers the smartphone along with 8 GB of RAM. The device offers 128 GB of native storage and has a dedicated microSD card slot for more storage. The 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel vertical quad camera system is placed on its back. It has a pop-up selfie camera of 16-megapixel.

OPPO will be announcing the Reno Ace flagship phone and OPPO K5 in China on Oct. 10. Some reports have claimed that the OPPO Reno2 F will also made official at the same event for the home market

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OPPO seems to be gearing up to launch couple of new phones in China. On Oct. 10, it will be debuting the OPPO Reno Ace flagship smartphone. The entire specs of the phone have appeared on TENAA. A mysterious phone with model number PCKM80 has been spotted on. The specifications of the phone matches with Reno2 Z that was announced in India at the end of the previous month. Hence, it appears that the Chinese firm could be gearing up to launch the Reno2 Z phone in China.

The glass back of the OPPO PCKM80 features a vertical quad camera system that is coupled with a dual LED flash. The front side of the phone is mainly occupied by its notch-less screen. The left edge of the phone has volume buttons and a power button can be seen on the right side.

The PCKM80 smartphone measures 161.8 x 75.8 x 8.7mm and it weighs 195 grams. The handset has a 6.5-inch AMOLED display that produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The display of the phone is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The smartphone is powered by 2.2 GHz octa-core processor along with 8 GB of RAM. The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. When it comes to storage, it offers a native capacity of 128 GB and also carries support for microSD card.

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The smartphone could be featuring a pop-up selfie camera system for its 16-megapixel front lens. The rear shell of the phone is fitted with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel. The handset has a 3,920mAh minimum capacity battery that carries support for fast charging. The typical capacity of the phone could be 4,000mAh. It is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS.

The Reno2 Z that is available in India is fueled by the MediaTek Helio P90 chipset. Also, it carries support for 20W VOOC Flash Charge technology. In India, it is available in Sky White and Luminous Black color variants. OPPO India is yet to confirm the pricing of the Reno2 F. There is no leak on the pricing of the Reno2 F for Chinese markets. Probably, the company may announce it alongside the Reno Ace smartphone on Oct. 10.

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Every year a new phone from the Redmi Note series is official and every year it is a success. Will it be the same with the Redmi Note 8 released a few days ago alongside its Pro version? It is hard to tell now, there is a lot of internal and external concurrence this year and the midrange sector is very fragmented. You can find very different devices in the price range which goes from €100 to €300 (or dollars): some of them come with well-balanced specifications, other with a flagship-class feature (such as the camera department) and other below-average specifications. Here, you will learn which kind of devices Redmi Note 8, Honor 9X and Oppo Reno2 F are and (we hope so) you will understand which one fits your needs the most.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Huawei Honor 9X vs Oppo Reno2 F

Design

If you are looking for a phone which will surprise your friends as soon as they see it, you should not go for the Redmi Note 8. Go for the Oppo Reno2 F which comes with the most premium build quality, the highest screen-to-body ratio and the best attention to details. It sports a pop-up camera and very narrow bezels around the display, as well as an amazing glass back and an in-display fingerprint reader. Honor 9X is not at the same level, but it is still a very cool device with its pop-up camera and the side-mounted fingerprint scanner making the rear side cleaner and more suggestive.

Display

AMOLED displays are currently a trend because of their very deep blacks and their incredibly brilliant colors. And they are actually the only displays with UD fingerprint scanners. Oppo Reno2 F is the only device in this trio to be equipped with an AMOLED panel, so it is more suitable for most of the potential buyers out there. The second place goes to the Honor 9X and its notch-less LTPS panel with the widest diagonal (6.59 inches).

Specs & Software

Huawei released a very powerful chipset for its 2019 mid-rangers: the Kirin 810. It is the first mid-range SoC to be built at just 7 nm, so it is very performing but also very efficient. Unfortunately, the Honor 9X does not have up to 8 GB of RAM like the Reno2 F, but the chipset is way better so it wins the hardware comparison. And Oppo Reno2 F does not even take the second place, given that the Redmi Note 8 is equipped with a more powerful Snapdragon 665 SoC by Qualcomm. Each device supports a micro SD to expand the internal storage and has a customized Android 9 Pie fork out of the box.

Camera

Cameras are the strongest point of the Oppo Reno2 F. It is one of the few mid-rangers out there to boast OIS for an amazing stabilization. And it even has an interesting B/W sensor for portraits, besides the classic depth sensor and an additional ultrawide lens. Further, the Oppo Reno2 F is the only to sport a front-facing LED flash and HDR for the front camera. Redmi Note 8 Pro comes right after with a 48 MP quad-camera including a dedicated macro sensor, an ultrawide lens, and a depth sensor.

Battery

In each case, you get a 4000 mAh battery, but given that we did not test the Oppo Reno2 F thoroughly, we still can not give a definitive opinion. Judging from the specs on the paper, the efficient Kirin 810 should make the Honor 9X last more on a single charge.

Price

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Huawei Honor 9X vs Oppo Reno2 F: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

PROs

• Nice cameras
• Affordable price
• Good battery life
• Compact

CONS

• Worse hardware department

Huawei Honor 9X

PROs

• Wide display
• High performance
• Big battery
• Good design

CONS

• Worse cameras

Oppo Reno2 F

PROs

• Amazing design
• Awesome cameras
• Front-facing LED flash
• Good battery life

CONS

• Lower performance
• Higher price

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