Last week, OPPO revealed the ColorOS 11 update plan for the month of March. According to that, the Chinese smartphone maker is supposed to open beta registrations for the OPPO Reno2 for India tomorrow (March 10). However, the company has started recruiting testers a day earlier today (March 9) for not only India but also Malaysia as well.

OPPO launched the OPPO Reno2 smartphone in the second half of 2019. The device debuted with ColorOS 6.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie. It was later updated to Android 10-based ColorOS 7. And now, the company has begun to recruit testers for ColorOS 11 (Android 11) beta for this handset.

Right now, the Android 11 beta program for the OPPO Reno2 is only live in India and Malaysia. In order to participate, interested users need to be on firmware version C.45. If they are, they can head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions.

That said, it is worth noting that the company will be only recruiting a handful of users. So if you are interested, make sure to enroll in the program as soon as possible. However, the announcement post does say that there will be more batches down the link.

Anyway, selected users will start receiving ColorOS 11 beta build via OTA within a week. Lastly, the stable update should be available for the regular public in a month or two.

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Oppo just launched the global version of the Reno3 and, surprisingly, it looks inferior to its predecessor Reno2 on the paper. Even though there is also a Reno3 Pro version which is definitely more advanced than the Reno2, this may soon create a lot of confusion among potential buyers, that is why we decided to post a specs comparison between the two handsets. Given that the brand Realme launched by Oppo recently came up with a new mid-ranger in the same price range, we also decided to include it in this comparison: we are talking about the Realme X50 5G.

Oppo Reno3 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Realme X50 5G

Design

Oppo Reno2 deserves the design award because it offers the most original and impressive aesthetics. It is the only with a notch-less and holeless display, thanks to a shark fin motorized pop-up camera. Further, it has a very original design for the rear side. While Oppo Reno2 is the most impressive in terms of look, Oppo Reno3 is the most compact and the thinnest device here. But the Realme X50 5G is pretty nice too with its punch-hole display and premium materials. In each case, you get an aluminum frame and a glass back, as well as pretty nice build quality. But Oppo Reno2 is the most unique one.

Display

With Oppo Reno2 and Reno3, you get a high-quality AMOLED display with brilliant colors and an in-display fingerprint reader. Not the best displays out there, but very nice panels with high brightness, a good color reproduction, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Realme X50 5G does not have an AMOLED panel, it comes with a classic IPS display. But on the other hand, it supports a high 120 Hz refresh rate which is amazing for gaming and people seeking the smoothest viewing experience. Further, the display of the Realme X50 5G is a very wide 6.57-inch panel.

Hardware/Software

Realme X50 5G is the most advanced device when it comes to the hardware department. First of all, it is the handset with the strongest processor: the Snapdragon 765G. Further, it is the only which supports 5G connectivity. And it even comes with an integrated dual-mode 5G modem. Last but not least, it has the best memory configuration with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. The silver medal goes to the Oppo Reno2 with its Snapdragon 730G chipset paired with 8 GB of RAM, while surprisingly Oppo Reno3 has an even inferior chipset to the Snapdragon 730G with less internal storage in the most advanced variant.

Camera

Oppo Reno2 is the most advanced phone if we talk about rear cameras. It boasts a 48 MP quad-camera with OIS and it even has a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. Another interesting thing is the presence of a front-facing LED flash. But Oppo Reno3 and Realme X50 5G are definitely more interesting when it comes to front cameras: the former should offer the best selfie quality with its 44 MP front snapper, but the latter is still a very interesting selfie phone thanks to its dual front camera including an ultrawide sensor.

Battery

Realme X50 5G has a bigger battery, but this does not necessarily mean it lasts more on a single charge. Due to its 120 Hz display and 5G connectivity, Realme X50 has higher energy consumption. However, its battery life should not differ so much compared to Oppo Reno2 and Reno3 with their 4025 mAh battery.

Price

We still do not know the price of the global version of the Oppo Reno3. The Reno2 is actually sold for less than €400/$440 globally, while Realme X50 5G is yet to hit the shelves just like the Reno3. If you are looking for the highest performance because you are a power user, then Realme X50 5G is the best device for you. But Oppo Reno2 is a way better camera phone with a more interesting design, so if you do not care about having the highest performance and 5G, it is actually a better choice. The Oppo Reno3 is not as interesting as its rivals, but it is supposed to hit the shelves with a more intriguing price.

• Read More: Realme X50 Pro 5G launched in China; pricing starts at 3,599 yuan ($516)

Oppo Reno3 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Realme X50 5G: PRO and CONS

Oppo Reno3

PROS

• Thinner body
• Amazing selfie camera
• Compact
• Micro SD slot

CONS

• Inferior hardware

Oppo Realme X50 5G

PROS

• 5G
• 120 Hz refresh rate
• Best performance
• Ultrawide front camera

CONS

• IPS display

Oppo Reno 2

PROS

• Good cameras
• Better design
• Front-facing LED flash
• Nice build quality

CONS

• Thicker

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Huawei launched a brand new flagship killer: Honor V30. At a very modest price, it offers incredibly powerful hardware and a complete specs sheet. But Huawei actually has to compete with two other Chinese manufacturers in the affordable high-end phone segment: Xiaomi and Oppo. The former recently launched the Mi Note 10 with an amazing camera department, while the latter came up with the Oppo Reno2. All of these devices are focused on the quality-price ratio and they are among the most wanted phones for people who cannot afford the most expensive flagship. Here is a comparison between their specifications.

Huawei Honor V30 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10: Specs Comparison

Design

When it comes to the design it is all a matter of tastes, but I personally think Oppo Reno2 is superior. It has a more original glass back and a full borderless display without a notch or other interruptions. The phone features a shark fin pop-up camera which makes notches and holes unnecessary so that the phone can provide a full borderless experience. Oppo Reno2 also comes with a high builds quality, including a Gorilla Glass 5 back, a Gorilla Glass 6 front glass, and an aluminum frame. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Honor V30 still provide a very elegant look: the first has a great curved edge-to-edge display, while the second has a punch-hole display and a very modern form factor.

Display

The most convincing display is the one of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10. First of all, it is able to provide a higher image quality, thanks to the HDR10 technology and DCI P3 coverage. It even provides very high brightness with a peak of 600 nits. Right after, there is Oppo Reno2 with a still flawless AMOLED display, but it does not support HDR that is why we put it in second place. Honor V30 has a classic IPS display like the ones you can find on most mid-rangers.

Hardware/Software

While both Oppo Reno2 and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 have midrange-class hardware, Honor V30 is actually a flagship. It is fueled by the latest Huawei’s flagship chipset: Kirin 990. And it even supports 5G connectivity. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Oppo Reno 2 are both powered by the Snapdragon 730G, but only the Oppo Reno2 has an 8/256 GB configuration, while the Mi Note 10 only comes with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB of native storage.

Camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the king of camera phones. We believe its 108 MP penta-camera currently has only one rival, and it is not the Honor V30 and neither the Oppo Reno2. The camera department of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 includes OIS and 5x optical zoom, as well as a dedicated macro camera and an ultrawide sensor. While Xiaomi Mi Note 10 wins the rear camera comparison, Honor V30 offers a better selfie setup with a 32 + 8 MP dual camera and wide angle. Oppo Reno2 is still an amazing camera phone, but its photo quality does not reach the Xiaomi Mi Note 10.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 packs a mammoth 5260 mAh battery and it lasts up to three days on a single charge. It is the winner of the battery comparison, while Honor V30 and Oppo Reno2 offer a similar battery life with their 4200 and 4000 mAh units, respectively.

Price

Honor V30 made its debut in China with a €430/$474 price tag (it will go global in 2020), Xiaomi Mi Note 10 starts from €599/$660 globally but it is easy to find it at €450 thanks to online street prices, while Oppo Reno2 costs €499/$550. Overall, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the best phone if you are searching for the best camera and longest battery life, while Honor V30 has superior performances and offers 5G. Oppo Reno2 offers better aesthetics and still great cameras. Which one would you pick?

• Read More: Oppo registers consistent growth with Oppo-Realme 2 brand strategy

Huawei Honor V30 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

PROS

• Better cameras
• Huge battery
• Good quality-price ratio
• Nice display

CONS

• No flagship hardware

Huawei Honor V30

PROS

• Very fast charging
• Higher performance
• High performance
• 5G

CONS

• IPS display

Oppo Reno 2

PROS

• Great design
• Front-facing LED flash
• Micro SD slot

CONS

• No flagship hardware

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Despite the U.S. ban, Huawei keeps releasing smartphones in the global market. The latest released is the Nova 5T, a high-end device that recently hitten Europe with a very interesting price tag. But it has a lot of rivals there. Among the most interesting ones, there are Oppo Reno2 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: the first is a camera phone, while the second comes with flagship-class hardware. In this specs comparison, we will explain all the main differences between these devices and try to tell you which one is the best for your needs.

Huawei Nova 5T vs Oppo Reno2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

Design

In each case, you get an innovative and original design. The Huawei Nova 5T comes with a punch-hole design, so it does not feature any notch but it has a hole in-display for the front camera. Thanks to this solution and its small display diagonal, the handset is even the most compact one of this trio. And it has a very attractive reflective glass back available in gradient colors. Oppo Reno2 has the mos original design thanks to the shark fin pop-up camera and its amazing design scheme on the back. I like the Oppo Reno2 and the Huawei Nova 5T more than the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, but we are just talking about personal tastes. Choose depending on what you like more.

Display

If you want the best display, exclude the Huawei Nova 5T. It has a midrange-class IPS display and, if you were searching for a wide panel for multimedia and productivity, also note that it is a very compact display with its 6.26 diagonal. You would better go for the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro which comes with a more advanced AMOLED panel. Indeed, it is the only to support the HDR standard for richer image quality in multimedia. Oppo Reno2 sits in the middle, it does not support HDR but still has an awesome AMOLED display. Oppo Reno2 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro also feature an in-display fingerprint reader.

Hardware/Software

In terms of hardware, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is way superior to Huawei Nova 5T and Oppo Reno2. That is because of the Snapdragon 855 chipset offering better CPU and GPU performance. The second place goes to Huawei Nova 5T which features an inferior Kirin 980, but still a flagship-class chipset. Oppo Reno2 is the only with expandable storage, but it is fueled by a midrange Snapdragon 730G SoC. All the phones have Android 9 Pie out of the box: despite the U.S. ban, Huawei managed to install Google apps on the phone, so you should not worry about them.

Camera

The real camera phone here is the Oppo Reno2. It is the only with OIS, and it has a brighter f/1.7 focal aperture. It is able to record better videos and shoot better photos in the dark. While Oppo Reno2 has the best rear camera department, Huawei Nova 5T is the most interesting when it comes to selfies, thanks to its 32 MP front camera. But the Oppo Reno2 still comes with an excellent front camera for the price range, and it even features a front-facing LED flash, unlike the Huawei Nova 5T. So if you really want the best camera phone, go for the Oppo Reno2 without thinking twice.

Battery

Oppo Reno2 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro have a bigger 4000 mAh battery than Huawei Nova 5T, and the difference is evident. They have a longer battery life, with the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro boasting a faster charging technology. Which one lasts more between Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and Oppo Reno2? It mostly depends on the scenario, but they have very similar battery life.

Price

Huawei Nova 5T hitten Europe with a €430/$473 price tag, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro actually costs less than €400/$440 in the 6/64 GB configuration, and Oppo Reno2 starts from €499/$548 in the 8/128 GB configuration. There is not a clear winner of this comparison: if you prefer to have better performance and a rich software, go for the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. But if you need a better camera phone and a more interesting design, choose the Oppo Reno2.

• Read More: Oppo registers consistent growth with Oppo-Realme 2 brand strategy

Huawei Nova 5T vs Oppo Reno2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

PROS

• Better performance
• Very affordable
• Faster charging
• Nice display

CONS

• Not amazing cameras

Huawei Nova 5T

PROS

• Interesting design
• Compact dimensions
• Nice front camera
• Dedicated macro camera

CONS

• Lower-end display

Oppo Reno 2

PROS

• Best cameras
• Great design
• Front-facing LED flash
• Long battery life

CONS

• Higher price

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Camera phones are all around, even in the midrange segment. A lot of people prefer to have amazing camera performance instead of the best hardware department, that is why companies started equipping midrange devices with high-end cameras. A perfect example of this is the Mi Note 10, a handset launched with one of the most impressive camera departments but a midrange-class hardware side. Even Oppo Reno2 is similar, but it has a more affordable price since its camera is not as impressive as the Mi Note 10. On the other hand, there is Huawei P30 Pro: it is a flagship but thanks to street prices and other factors it became as affordable as the Mi Note 10, but it still features a flagship-class camera department. We believe it is worth showing you a comparison between these three devices given their actual prices and potentialities.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Huawei P30 Pro

Design

Oppo Reno2 has the most futuristic and original design. It is the only to feature a notch-less full-screen display, thanks to a shark fin pop-up camera mechanism which also includes a front-facing LED flash. But the Huawei P30 has a more interesting build quality and it is waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification. It means that you can put it underwater up to 2 meters deep for max 30 minutes. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 still has a premium and original design with a curved screen, rounded corners, a glass back and an aluminum frame, but it has a notched display and it does not offer any kind of water protection.

Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Huawei P30 Pro are able to provide a better display quality than Oppo Reno2 thanks to the support to HDR10 standard and a high DCI P3 coverage. There should be no much difference in the quality between the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and the Huawei P30 Pro, while Oppo Reno2 does not support HDR, so it is inferior in multimedia content reproduction. Each of these devices features an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Hardware/Software

In terms of the hardware department, both Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Oppo Reno2 offer great performance, but they are just mid-rangers. They are both powered by the Snapdragon 730G which is perfect for gaming, but it does not provide the same CPU and GPU performance as flagship-class Qualcomm chipsets from the Snapdragon 8xx series. Huawei P30 Pro, instead, provides a more powerful Kirin 980 chipset. Not the best Kirin SoC, but still a very powerful one. Further, Huawei P30 Pro has the most advanced memory configuration with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage that you can furtherly expand with a micro SD.

Camera

On the camera side, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 takes the gold medal. It features a Penta-camera with an impressive 108 MP main sensor able to capture an amazing level of detail. Further, it supports 5x optical zoom, a dedicated macro camera, and an ultrawide sensor. At the second place of this comparison, we got the Huawei P30 Pro with a 40 MP quad camera including a periscope lens with 5x optical zoom and a 3D TOF camera. Oppo Reno2 still has an awesome camera with OIS, but not at the same level as its rivals.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 boasts a mammoth 5260 mAh battery and it can guarantee the longest battery life. But unlike the Huawei P30 Pro, it does not support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 debuted in the European market with a €599/$660 price tag, Huawei P30 Pro currently costs about €620/$683 thanks to online street prices, while Oppo Reno2 8/128 GB starts from €499/$550. While Oppo Reno2 provides a higher value for money, in my opinion, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the most impressive device due to its amazing camera and a huge battery.

• Read More: Oppo registers consistent growth with Oppo-Realme 2 brand strategy

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Huawei P30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

PROS

• Better cameras
• Huge battery
• Good quality-price ratio
• Nice display

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei P30 Pro

PROS

• Good display
• Reverse wireless charging
• Waterproof
• High performance
• Great cameras

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo Reno 2

PROS

• Good cameras
• Better design
• Front-facing LED flash
• Good price

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Xiaomi just left everyone surprised by unveiling a smartphone with a 108 MP Penta-camera: the Mi CC9 Pro. According to the known portal DxOMark, it is the best camera phone out there alongside the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. Yet it is a pretty affordable device since not all of its specifications are flagship-grade. That is why, while waiting for its global launch as under the Mi Note 10 moniker, we decided to compare it with other affordable high-end smartphones and flagship killers actually available. For this comparison, we chose the Realme X2 Pro and the Oppo Reno 2 since they are among the most wanted devices in the same price range.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro vs Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Oppo Reno2

Design

Despite being an astonishing camera phone, for the Xiaomi Mi C99 Pro, the company did not focus so much on providing an innovative design. It is a very elegant and suggestive handset, but the Oppo Reno2 is undoubtedly more original and attractive. It has a notch-less display with very narrow bezels, as well as a shark fin motorized pop-up camera and amazing build quality including a Gorilla Glass 6 front side glass and a Gorilla Glass 5 rear side. Each of these devices features an optical in-display fingerprint reader.

Display

The most advanced display is on board of the Realme X2 Pro. It is one of the most affordable devices with a flagship-class screen. The Realme X2 Pro is equipped with a 6.5-inch panel boasting the support to HDR10+ technology, a full DCI P3 coverage, and a 90 Hz refresh rate. It is an amazing panel for both multimedia and gamers. With its high 600 nits peak brightness and the support to HDR, even Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has an awesome display, but it is far from the Realme X2 Pro.

Hardware/Software

Realme X2 Pro is way superior to both the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro and the Oppo Reno2 since it has a better hardware department. The processor is the best one released by Qualcomm this year: the Snapdragon 855+ running at 2.96 GHz. Both Reno2 and Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro feature a midrange-class Snapdragon 730G chipset. Further, the Realme X2 Pro is the only with up to 12 GB of RAM and even the only to come with a UFS 3.0 native storage (the configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage is UFS 2.1). Android 9 Pie is preinstalled on each of these phones, but on the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro it is customized by the MIUI instead of the ColorOS found on the Oppo Reno2 and Realme X2 Pro.

Camera

Despite being a mid-ranger, the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is one of the most awesome camera phones out there. It is equipped with a Penta-camera including a top-class 108 MP primary sensor, 5x optical zoom, an ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and OIS. While it wins the comparison, Oppo Reno2 takes the second place with a 48 MP quad-camera supporting OIS. Realme X2 Pro’s camera is its weakest point: despite it has a 64 MP resolution, its primary sensor is midrange-class.

Battery

After the camera, battery life is the biggest advantage offered by the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro. The battery has a huge 5260 mAh capacity and it fully charges in just 65 minutes thanks to 30W fast charging. Realme X2 Pro charges even faster: you need just 35 minutes, but its battery is smaller and the battery life is shorter. Oppo Reno2 sits in the middle but it has a slower charging technology than Realme X2 Pro.

Price

Realme X2 Pro costs €399/$442 globally, Oppo Reno2 starts from €499/$552, and Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro starts from €360/$399 in China, but we still do not know how much it will cost globally. Overall, Realme X2 Pro is the most interesting device if you are looking for the best performance (and display), but Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has an infinitely better camera department and a longer battery life. Oppo Reno2 is something in between: it boasts a better design than both its rivals and a good camera, as well as a longer battery life than Realme X2 Pro, but similar performance to Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro.

• Read More: Oppo registers consistent growth with Oppo-Realme 2 brand strategy

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro vs Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Oppo Reno2: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro

PROS

• Better cameras
• Huge battery
• Good quality-price ratio

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo Realme X2 Pro

PROS

• Affordable
• Great display
• Best performance
• Faster charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Worse cameras

Oppo Reno 2

PROS

• Good cameras
• Better design
• Front-facing LED flash
• Nice build quality

CONS

• Nothing particular

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If you are searching for a high-end phone but you do not want to spend money in a large amount, you currently have a lot of choices, especially if you opt for Chinese smartphones. The latest alternatives for money savers in a lot of countries are Nubia Red Magic 3S, OnePlus 7T and Oppo Reno 2. All of them hitten the global market in the last days and they carry very interesting price tags. But they are made for different kinds of users. Here is a comparison between their specifications and features which should help you to better understand each of these devices and discover which one you should prefer.

Nubia Red Magic 3S vs OnePlus 7T vs Oppo Reno2

Design

If you are looking for the most elegant and innovative design, then Oppo Reno 2 is undoubtedly your top choice. It is the only to sport a notch-less display and it integrates a shark fin motorized pop-up camera which helps to minimize the bezels around the screen. Even the rear side made of glass is very original and elegant. Further, the Oppo Reno 2 is a more compact device than its opponents. Nubia Red Magic 3S is all but elegant since it is a gaming-centric phone and it has an aggressive design. But it is a lot better for gamers since it has not only RGB LEDs, but also additional keys to improve the gaming experience. The phone is indeed equipped with pressure sensitive zones on the back.

Display

If you are looking for the best display quality choose the OnePlus 7T without thinking twice. The support to full DCI-P3 coverage and the HDR10+ standard deliver the best performance in color reproduction and with multimedia content. OnePlus 7T also comes with a high 90 Hz refresh rate that is great for gamers. At the second place, we find the Nubia Red Magic 3S which still features an AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate, but it lacks the HDR10+ support. In each case you get a Full HD+ resolution.

Hardware/Software

OnePlus 7T and Nubia Red Magic 3S are the best performing phones since they are equipped with the best chipset by Qualcomm: the octa-core Snapdragon 855+ clocked at 2.96 GHz. Oppo Reno 2 is just an upper-midrange phone if we only consider performance, since it sports a Snapdragon 730G SoC. Nubia Red Magic 3S is more suitable for gaming since it integrates a built in fan instead of a classic cooling system, which helps to dissipate the heat a lot more. On the other hand, OnePlus 7T has a better software optimization and runs Android 10 out of the box, while Nubia Red Magic 3S and Oppo Reno 2 are still based on Android Pie.

Camera

Oppo Reno 2 has the most complete camera department since it sports an amazing quad camera on the back and even a good front camera with a front-facing LED flash. It has a bright focal aperture and it even supports OIS. Not many upper-midrange smartphone comes with such features. OnePlus 7T is almost at the same level with its rear triple camera, it has an even brighter aperture but it lacks a fourth monochromatic sensor.

Battery

Nubia Red Magic 3S is equipped with the biggest battery, so it should be able to last more on a single charge with most of the usage patterns. Oppo Reno 2’s battery is bigger than the one of the OnePlus 7T, but the latter fully charges in less time due to its faster charging technology.

Price

Nubia Red Magic 3S starts at €479/$534 globally, OnePlus 7T costs €599/$668 and Oppo Reno 2 costs €499/$556. Overall, OnePlus 7T is a more complete smartphone, but gamers should prefer the Nubia Red Magic 3S. Oppo Reno 2 is for everyone who does not need the best performance and display but wants to spend less money to get an amazing camera as well as an elegant design.

• Read More: Oppo registers consistent growth with Oppo-Realme 2 brand strategy

Nubia Red Magic 3S vs OnePlus 7T vs Oppo Reno2: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 7T

PROS

• Best display
• Slimmer design
• Android 10 out of the box
• Very high performance
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Smaller battery

Nubia Red Magic 3S

PROS

• Better cooling system
• Good performance
• Big battery
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Worse cameras

Oppo Reno 2

PROS

• Good cameras
• Better design
• Front-facing LED flash
• Not expensive

CONS

• Worse hardware

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The day after Redmi Note 8 Pro made its official debut in Europe, Oppo’s sub-brand announced the Realme X2 which we can consider its perfect rival. Both come with a very high value for money, but also with another important quality: they are both equipped with a gaming-centric midrange chipset. Alongside these devices, even the recently-announced Oppo Reno2 which will soon launch in the European market comes with a gaming-centric midrange mobile platform. That is the reason why we decided to compare the specifications of these three powerful smartphones which carry very interesting prices.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Oppo Reno2

Design

There is no doubt about the fact that Oppo Reno2 provides the best build quality and even the most innovative design. First of all, it has the highest screen-to-body ratio as well as a notch-less display, thanks to the pop-up camera housed in a motorized pop-up slider. Further, the phone’s body consists of a Gorilla Glass 6 glass back and an aluminum frame, while both Realme X2 and Redmi Note 8 Pro have a plastic frame and a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

Display

Besides having a better design according to my tastes, Oppo Reno2 also provides a wide display with higher image quality. It is not a top-tier panel, but it is still a Super AMOLED panel with realistic colors. Right after, we got the Realme X2 which still comes with a Super AMOLED display, but it is a smaller screen and it is notched. Redmi Note 8 Pro is the most disappointing one as it is equipped with a classic LCD panel which does not integrate a fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

There are very marginal differences between the performances provided by the Snapdragon 730G and the MediaTek Helio G90T chipsets. What differs is the energy consumption: the Snapdragon 730G is a lot more efficient thanks to its 8 nm production process. Further, you should consider memory configurations. Given that Realme X2 comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage, it is more powerful on the paper. That is the same for the Oppo Reno2 boasting the same memory configuration.

Camera

The camera champion of this trio is the Oppo Reno2. Despite Realme X2 and Redmi Note 8 Pro come with higher resolutions for the main sensor, Oppo Reno2 has a higher-end sensor supporting the optical stabilization. Further, it has a front-facing LED flash allowing to take selfies even in the dark. The Oppo Reno2 also comes with a better secondary sensor, so there is definitely no challenge. Between Realme XT and Redmi Note 8 Pro, the former wins because it boasts a way better front camera.

Battery

Redmi Note 8 Pro has a bigger battery, but its mobile platform is more energy-demanding, that is why we believe Realme X2 may effectively last more on a single charge. Realme X2 might also last more than Oppo Reno2 since it has to manage a smaller display and it comes with a UFS 2.1 storage. It also comes with the fastest charging technology: it is able to reach up to 67 percent in 30 minutes thanks to VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 technology.

Price

Realme XT starts from €210/$231, Redmi Note 8 Pro carries a €250/$275 price tag, and Oppo Reno2 launched with a higher €470/$517 price (8/256 GB). Oppo Reno 2 wins the specs comparison as it boasts a better build quality and a higher-end camera department, while I think overall Realme XT offers the highest value for money.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Oppo Reno2: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

PROs

• Great graphics performance
• Nice cameras
• Good battery life
• Wide display

CONS

• IPS display

Realme X2

PROs

• Amazing performance
• AMOLED display
• Great front camera
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo Reno2

PROs

• Better design
• Better cameras
• Higher build quality
• Nice performance
• Front-facing LED flash

CONS

• Costlier

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OPPO had launched the Reno2 series of smartphones on Aug. 28 in India. It included phones such as Reno2, Reno2 Z and Reno2 F. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has officially unveiled the Reno2 smartphone in China with a price tag of 2,999 Yuan (~$420). China is yet to receive Reno2 Z and Reno2 F smartphones.

OPPO Reno2 Specifications and Features

The OPPO Reno2 comes with a glass chassis houses a 6.5-inch notch-less AMOLED display that offers 1080 x 2400 pixels. Embedded under the screen of the device is a fingerprint scanner. The company claims that it offers 93.1 percent scree space. Its TUV Rheinland rated panel that can filter harmful that can filter harmful blue rays coming from the screen.

The 8nm Snapdragon 730G processor powers the phone along with 8 GB of LPDRR4X RAM. It has 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. It comes with a shared SIM slot for microSD card. The smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with ColorOS 6 UI that tags along Breeno assistant. It draws power from a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for VOOC 3.0 20W flash charging. For enhanced gaming experience, the handset comes with Game Boost 2.0 support.

The back panel of the OPPO Reno2 is decked with a four camera system that contains Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary shooter with f/1.7 aperture and 5-axis OIS, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture and PDAF, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 116-degree field-of-view and a 2-megapixel bokeh lens. The phone can shoot images with 2x optical zoom, 5x hybrid zoom and 20x digital zoom. The top edge of the phone has a shark-fin shaped pop-up camera module that includes an LED flash and a 16-megapixel lens. The connectivity features available on the Reno2 are dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.

OPPO Reno2 Pricing and Availability in China

The OPPO Reno2 is up for reservations in China with a price tag of 2,999 Yuan (~$420). India has received that 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition of the Reno2 for Rs. 36,990 (~$515). Probably, the company may debut its 256 GB model in China in the near future.

India received the Reno2 in two colors like Ocean Blue and Luminous Black. In China, the Reno2 has arrived in three colors like Heart of the Sea (Blue), Deep Sea Night Black and Mist Pink. The handset will be available for buying in the home market from Sept. 12.

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In the previous week, OPPO had launched the OPPO Reno2, Reno2Z and Reno2F smartphones in India. The Chinese manufacturer will be holding an unveil event on Sept. 10 to announce Reno2 series of smartphones in China. The regular Reno2 has already appeared on TENAA with its entire specifications. A new phone that has a model number of PCKM70 has surfaced on TENAA with full specifications. It appears to be the 5G version of the Reno2.

The alleged Reno2 5G smartphone weighs 212 grams and it measures 161.8 × 76.6 × 9.5mm. The smartphone is fitted with an AMOLED display with notch-less appeal. The 19.5:9 aspect ratio supporting screen offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The screen of the phone is integrated with a fingerprint sensor.

The OPPO PCKM70 is fueled by an octa-core processor that works at 2.96GHz and 8 GB of RAM. It seems to be featuring the 7nm Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform. The handset has a minimum capacity battery of 3,930mAh. Its typical size could be 4,000mAh. The PCKM70 phone was spotted on the database of 3C regulatory platform of China in the previous month. It had revealed that the phone may arrive with support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology.

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The Android 9 Pie OS is loaded on the PCKM70 OPPO phone. The built-in storage of the smartphone is 256 GB and it lacks a microSD card slot. For shooting selfies, it has a frontal snapper of 16-megapixel. There is a possibility that it could be sporting a shark-fin module for the front camera and its LED flash.

There is a quad camera system on the rear side of the phone. The TENAA listing states that it has a main lens of 48-megapixel and it also features a 13-megapixel lens and an 8-megapixel sensor. The information on the fourth lens is not revealed. Also, a careful look at the quad camera system of the phone suggest that it includes a periscope lens. It is speculated that the smartphone will offer 20x hybrid zoom support.

While the rumor mill is speculating the OPPO PCKM70 will be launching as Reno2 5G, it remains to be seen whether the company launches it with a different name. The handset is most likely to go official on Sept. 10 along with Reno2 phone in China.

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Just a few months after launching the Oppo Reno smartphone series, the company recently launched the Oppo Reno2 series in the Indian market. Now, the company is all set to launch the same smartphone series in China on 10th September.

While the Reno2 series phones will get launched in China next week, Oppo’s Vice President Shen Yiren has revealed that the company is gearing up to launch yet another smartphone, which will feature a 90Hz display.

However, he has confirmed that the 90Hz display smartphone is not the Oppo Reno2 and will be a new smartphone. The phone is expected to get launched in the second half of this month, after the launch of Reno2 lineup in China.

However, no more details about this smartphone have been revealed so far. Another report claims that the company will completely get rid of the 60Hz screen from its flagship smartphones in a couple of years.

Since the Oppo Reno2 smartphone has already been launched in India, it’s full specifications is known. It features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Panoramic display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 93.1 percent screen-to-body ratio. The phone also comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

The phone’s front panel is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6, while the back panel is being protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor.

The smartphone packs 8GB RAM and comes with 256GB internal storage. Focusing on the gaming side, the company will be offering anti-cheat extensions, 25% better graphic processing, HDR10 Gaming support, and Game Assistant, among others.

The device is equipped with a selfie camera of 16-megapixel and houses a quad-camera setup on the back. It consists of a 48-megapixel sensor, an 8-megapixel lens, a 13-megapixel sensor, and a 2-megapixel lens. Powered by a 4,000mAh battery, the phone comes with 20W VOOC 3.0 fast-charging support.

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After launching the Oppo Reno smartphone series earlier this year, the Chinese smartphone maker is now all set to introduce its successor, the Oppo Reno2 series in India tomorrow. The company has also confirmed that the Reno2 series will be launched in China on 10th September.

Now, ahead of the phone’s launch in the Chinese market, the Reno2 is now available for reservations on JD.com. While the phone will be launched in China on 10th September, it will be available for purchase from 14th September.

The company has already confirmed key specifications of the upcoming Reno2 smartphone. It will feature a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Panoramic display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 93.1 percent screen-to-body ratio. The phone will also come with an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

The phone’s front panel is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6, while the back panel is being protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor.

The smartphone is confirmed to pack 8GB RAM and will come with 256GB internal storage. Focusing on the gaming side, the company will be offering anti-cheat extensions, 25% better graphic processing, HDR10 Gaming support, and Game Assistant, among others.

The Bluetooth certification of the phone has revealed its camera specifications. The Reno2 is equipped with a selfie camera of 16-megapixel and houses a quad-camera setup on the back. It consists of a 48-megapixel sensor, an 8-megapixel lens, a 13-megapixel sensor, and a 2-megapixel lens.

The company has also revealed that the device will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery which will come with 20W VOOC 3.0 fast-charging support and USB Type-C port for connectivity. Other features announced by the company for this phone include Frame Boost 2.0, Touch Boost 2.0, and Link Boost.

The JD.com listing of the Oppo Reno2 confirms that the phone will come in three color options — Jet Black (Deep Sea Night), Ocean Green (Heart of the Ocean), and Mist Pink (Mist Powder). However, the pricing details will be revealed at the launch event.

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Oppo has already announced a launch event on 28th August in India where the company will be launching its Oppo Reno2 series smartphones, the successor to the Oppo Reno lineup that was launched earlier this year.

Ahead of the launch, the company has shared an animated video teaser of the upcoming Reno2 smartphone, highlighting some of the key selling points of the smartphone, including macro photography, thermal technology, etc.

In the media invite image, the company has confirmed that the Oppo Reno2 will come with support for 20x Zoom feature. However, it remains to be seen if it’s optical zoom, hybrid zoom, or digital zoom.

Earlier this week, the company had shared a small video highlighting the smartphone’s video stabilization capabilities. In a media statement, Oppo has also confirmed some of the key specifications of the upcoming device.

The Oppo Reno2 will feature a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Panoramic display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 93.1 percent screen-to-body ratio. It will also come with an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

While the phone’s front panel will be protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6, the back panel will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor.

The phone will pack 8GB of RAM and will come with 256GB of internal storage. Focusing on the gaming side, the company will be offering anti-cheat extensions, 25 percent better graphic processing, HDR10 Gaming support, and Game Assistant, among others.

The company has also revealed that the device will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery which will come with 20W VOOC 3.0 fast-charging support and USB Type-C port for connectivity. Other features announced by the company include Frame Boost 2.0, Touch Boost 2.0, and Link Boost.

Oppo has not shared details about the smartphone’s camera configuration, which seems to be the highlight of the device. In a teaser image shared by the company, it shows that the smartphone will have quad-camera setup on the back and on the front side, it will continue to offer shark-fin design for the pop-up mechanism.

As per the leaks, the Reno 2 will feature Samsung‘s 48MP primary sensor paired with a 13MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. A 16MP sensor will be present on the front for taking selfies and video calling.

To know for sure what the company will offer for the Reno2 series, as well as their pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event.

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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.

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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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