Last month, OPPO commenced the limited Android 12 beta for the OPPO Reno 3 and the Reno 3 Pro Indonesia and India variants. Now, the company has started rolling out the stable ColorOS 12 builds for these devices.

According to the official announcement post on OPPO Community, the upgrade is live for the following models:

• OPPO Reno 3 (Indonesia)
• OPPO Reno 3 (China)
• OPPO Reno 3 Pro (India & Indonesia)

The Vanilla Reno 3 is also expected to soon receive the ColorOS 12 update in India while the Reno 3 Pro Chinese variant has already received the update.

In order to be eligible for the update, make sure your Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro (India/Indonesia variants) are on firmware version C.23 or above. For the Reno 3 China variant, users need to make sure that the device is on the firmware version C.14 or above to receive the ColorOS 12 update.

Users need to navigate to Settings > Software Updates to download and install the update. The OTA software builds for these smartphones are being pushed in batches. Therefore, some users may get them earlier, while others may have to wait.

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ColorOS 12 beta recruitment has commenced for the OPPO Reno3 in Indonesia and the Reno3 Pro in Indonesia and India. OPPO kicked off the recruitment process earlier today and will accept applications till April 30.

This is a limited beta, therefore, the company will only be accepting 5,000 participants each for the OPPO Reno3 and the Reno3 Pro. Applications will be reviewed within 5 working days following which selected applicants will get an OTA for the update after another 3 days.

OPPO Reno3 users need to check they’re updated to firmware C.24, in order to receive the OTA. This can be done by heading over to Settings > About Phone > Version Information > Version Number. Reno3 Pro users, on the other hand, need to make sure their devices are updated to version C.23/C.24 to receive the OTA carrying the ColorOS12 beta build.

It should be noted here that the ColorOS 12 update that will be rolled out will be a beta, meaning it’s not guaranteed to provide a stable experience. It’s true that the builds will have passed internal testing, but they’ll likely be rough around the edges, so expect bugs and abnormal power consumption. Therefore, it’s not recommended to apply for the beta unless you’re sure of what you’re doing.

OPPO also warns that since ColorOS 12 is based on Android 12, some third-party applications may run into compatibility issues — although the version has been out for months now so you should be just fine. Also recommended is backing up the data prior to the update process.

To apply for the open beta, head over to Settings > Software Update > Click the settings icon on the screen > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version.

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AnTuTu has released its mobile phone performance ranking for June 2020 based on the statistics collected in the background. The ranking is based on data collected from June 1 to June 30, 2020.

In the flagship mobile phone performance rankings, OPPO Find X2 Pro still maintains its lead with 608049 points, followed by the Mi 10 Pro, Find X2, OPPO Ace2, iQOO Neo3, Redmi K30 Pro, Realme X50 Pro player version, iQOO 3, Meizu 17 Pro, and OnePlus 8 Pro. It can be seen from this list that the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform has an absolute say in the performance ranking of flagship models.

In the mid-range mobile phone performance rankings, the MediaTek Dimensity 820 5G-powered Redmi 10X Pro won the first place with a score of 402092 points, followed by OPPO Reno3, Redmi 10X, Honor 30, nova7 Pro, Huawei Nova7, Honor 30S, Huawei Nova7 SE, and the Reno4 Pro. As can be seen from this list, in this price segment, Dimensity 820, Dimensity 1000L, Kirin 985, Kirin 820, and Snapdragon 765G all have almost similar performance level. This is reflected in the differences in the gap between the number one and number ten is less than 60,000 points.

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Redmi just launched a new variant of the K30 5G: one of the first 5G mid-rangers. The new version is called Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition and it comes with improvements to the hardware department and a new color variant. Is it the mid-ranger to go for in the actual period or there is something better? In order to establish this, we decided to compare the new amazing handset to other best-buys actually available to purchase. For this in-depth specs comparison, we chose the new Realme 6 Pro and the Oppo Reno3 5G.

Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition vs Oppo Realme 6 Pro vs Oppo Reno3

Design

Starting from the display, while Oppo Reno3 comes with a standard waterdrop notch, Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition and Realme 6 Pro adopt a dual punch-hole design. But despite that, Oppo Reno3 5G remains my favorite device in terms of aesthetics. It is the most compact device of the trio and even the thinnest one. Further, it has an aluminum frame and a glass back, unlike the Realme 6 Pro which comes with a plastic frame and a glass back. The Oppo Reno3 5G also comes with a more minimalistic rear side than Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition.

Display

Do you prefer an AMOLED display with a standard refresh rate or an IPS panel with a high refresh rate? If your answer is AMOLED display, go for the Oppo Reno3 offering more vivid colors, deeper blacks, and an in-display fingerprint reader. If you prefer having a high refresh rate because you want the smoothest viewing experience, choose the Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition which also offers the HDR10 certification. The Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition also comes with a wider diagonal. Realme 6 Pro has a 90 Hz IPS display.

Hardware/Software

The strongest hardware department belongs to the Oppo Reno3. It is equipped with a Dimensity 1000L (including 5G support, but no mmWave) and up to 12 gigs of RAM. Right after, we got the Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition with the new Snapdragon 768G mobile platform and 6 GB of RAM. Realme 6 Pro takes the third place, but it is still a very performing handset with its Snapdragon 720G SoC and up to 8 gigs of RAM. Android 10 is installed out of the box on all of these devices. Note that Redmi K30 and Oppo Reno3 support 5G, while Realme 6 Pro does not.

Camera

The most impressive cameras belong to the Oppo Reno3: the only handset to support OIS. The device also sports an awesome 32 MP front camera. The silver medal goes to the Realme 6 Pro which is also the only device of this trio to come with a telephoto lens and 2x optical zoom. Further, it is the only with an ultrawide dual front camera. If you are looking for the greatest camera phone, simply do not choose the Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition.

Battery

Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition sports the biggest battery, but 5G is very energy-demanding. With its 4300 mAh battery, Realme 6 Pro should last more on a single charge because it does not support 5G. Oppo Reno3 has 5G and the smallest battery, but we believe it will still be satisfying. In each case, you get 30W fast charging with blazing charging speeds.

Price

Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition is priced €260/$280, Oppo Reno3 starts from €440/$475, and Realme 6 Pro is priced €200/$216 in its base variant. Overall, Redmi K30 5G Racing offers a more interesting display, Oppo Reno3 is the only with an AMOLED panel and it has a better camera, while Realme 6 is inferior to both but offers a higher value for money. Which one would you pick?

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Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition vs Oppo Realme 6 Pro vs Oppo Reno3: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition

PROS

• 5G
• 120 Hz display
• Biggest battery
• Wide display

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Oppo Realme 6 Pro

PROS

• Best front cameras
• 90 Hz display
• Telephoto sensor
• Global availability

CONS

• No 5G
• Inferior hardware

Oppo Reno3

PROS

• Amazing hardware
• Great cameras
• Compact design
• AMOLED display
• 5G

CONS

• Price

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Thanks to the latest devices released by Chinese mainstream brands, it is now possible to get the support to 5G connectivity even on a mid-range phone. Unlike last year, you do not need to spend a lot of money for a flagship anymore in order to take advantage of 5G networks. This is a comparison between three of the most amazing 5G mid-rangers and all of them went on sale recently with different chipsets, so different 5G modems as well. Honor 30S is the first smartphone packing the first 5G midrange chipset by Huawei, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite comes with Qualcomm’s mid-range solution and Oppo Reno3 packs a MediaTek SoC. Here is an in-depth specs comparison. Note that the Oppo Reno3 in this comparison is the Chinese version with 5G connectivity, not the international one with 4G only.

Huawei Honor 30S vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite vs Oppo Reno3

Design

Despite we are not talking about flagships, these handsets offer a design made of premium materials, including a glass back and an aluminum frame. The front side of the Honor 30S is more attractive since it includes a punch-hole and notch-less display. But the Oppo Reno3 is more compact, thinner and lighter. Further, it comes with a less invasive camera module on the rear side. That is why I prefer it to its two rivals. I even like its gradient colors more.

Display

Honor 30S has a very interesting display since it is HDR10-compliant and it is able to provide a high image quality, especially on streaming platforms. But on the other hand, unlike Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and Oppo Reno3, it has an IPS display and not an AMOLED panel. Oppo Reno3 may actually offer the most impressive panel, and it also packs an in-display fingerprint scanner, unlike the Honor 30S. With the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite you still get an AMOLED screen and an in-display fingerprint reader, but with a wider diagonal: 6.57 inches.

Hardware/Software

There are big differences between Honor 30S, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and Oppo Reno3 if we talk about hardware. They have different chipsets from different chipmakers. On the paper, Oppo Reno3 is the most powerful with a high-end MediaTek Dimensity 1000L, but unlike its opponents, it does not feature expandable storage. Further, it only supports sub-6 GHz 5G frequencies and not mmWave. But MediaTek claimed it is the fastest 5G SoC in that spectrum. Honor 30S and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite should be more or less at the same level with their upper-midrange chipsets. In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box with a highly-customized user interface.

Camera

Besides being the best performing phone the Oppo Reno3 is also the best camera phone of this trio. Its quad camera setup is the only to support OIS and it captures brighter and sharper photos, as well as amazing videos. Oppo Reno3 looks the best even when it comes to selfies, with its 32 MP front camera. The silver medal goes to the Honor 30S packing a 64 MP quad-camera with a telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom, while you should definitely avoid the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite if you are looking for amazing camera quality.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite will likely be the best device in terms of battery life and the reason is simple: it packs a bigger battery. Given that all of these devices are fueled by 7 nm chipsets, the battery capacity should make the difference more than hardware optimization. On the other hand, the 4000 mAh battery of the Honor 30S supports the fastest charging technology with a power of 40W: it goes from 0 to 70 percent in just 30 minutes.

Price

Honor 30S debuted with a starting price of about €310, Oppo Reno3 costs €440 in its base variant, and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite starts from €350 globally. Despite the absence of expandable storage and mmWave 5G spectrum, Oppo Reno3 is the most advanced device of this comparison, especially due to its great cameras and very powerful chipset.

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Huawei Honor 30S vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite vs Oppo Reno3: PRO and CONS

Huawei Honor 30S

PROS

• 3x optical zoom
• Punch-hole display
• Faster charging tech
• HDR display

CONS

• LCD display

Oppo Reno3 5G

PROS

• Best cameras
• Great AMOLED display
• More compact
• Highest performance
• Best cameras

CONS

• Price
• No micro SD

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite

PROS

• Bigger battery
• Micro SD slot
• Integrated 5G modem
• Available globally

CONS

• Inferior cameras

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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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After the X30 and the X30 Pro, Vivo launched its third mid-ranger with 5G connectivity. We are talking about Vivo Z6 5G: 5G support is not the only amazing feature it offers and it is a device with an incredibly high quality-price ratio. But is it high enough to beat the Chinese competition? In order to establish it, we decided to compare it with other mid-range smartphones boasting 5G connectivity. For this specs comparison, we chose the Realme X50 5G and the Oppo Reno3 5G since we believe they are among the most attractive 5G mid-rangers of the moment alongside the Redmi K30 which we already talked about in several comparisons. Let’s find out which device has the highest value for money.

Vivo Z6 5G vs Realme X50 5G vs Oppo Reno3 5G

Design

It seems Punch-hole displays are becoming the trend of 2020. Vivo Z6 5G has a display with a single punch-hole aesthetically more attractive than the dual punch-hole Realme X50 Pro 5G and the waterdrop notch of the Oppo Reno3. But you should not underestimate the Oppo Reno3 since it offers a higher build quality, a thinner and more compact body. That is why, despite its waterdrop notch, it remains my favourite handset in terms of design. It is also the only with an in-display fingerprint reader.

Display

If the image quality is your priority, Oppo Reno3 deserves your attention because it is equipped with an AMOLED display with more brilliant colors. It is a smaller display, but its image quality is superior. On the other hand, despite having an IPS panel, Realme X50 Pro offers a higher refresh rate with 120 Hz, so it delivers a smoother viewing experience. And it has a wider display diagonal. Vivo Z6 5G does not offer anything special, it has a standard Full HD+ IPS panel with no advanced nor trendy technologies.

Hardware/Software

Oppo Reno3 can be defined as a midrange phone, but it is equipped with a high-end chipset: the Dimensity 1000L by MediaTek. If we only consider the speed and overall CPU and GPU performance, Dimensity 1000L is superior and benchmarks are very clear about it. But if we take other elements such as AI performance, camera support, image processing, and even 5G connectivity, Snapdragon 765G wins. Unlike Dimensity 1000L, Snapdragon 765G comes with an integrated dual-mode 5G modem supporting both sub 6 GHz frequencies and mmWave, while MediaTek Dimensity 1000L only supports slower sub 6 GHz 5G frequencies. Android 10 is out of the box on each of these handsets. Note that Vivo Z6 5G and Realme X50 5G both have the Snapdragon 765G, but in the most expensive configuration, Realme X50 5G offers more RAM (up to 12 GB) as well as the highest amount of internal storage (up to 256 GB).

Camera

Oppo Reno3 is the best camera phone here. It is the only to come with OIS and it can provide a better photo quality. But Realme X50 5G is all but a bad camera phone, with a quad camera including a telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom (unlike the Oppo Reno3). Vivo Z6 5G takes the last place.

Battery

While you should not rely on the Vivo Z6 5G if you need the best cameras, you should go for it without thinking twice if you need the longest battery life. Besides coming with a bigger 5000 mAh battery, it also offers the fastest charging technology with a 44W power.

Price

Vivo Z6 5G has a starting price of €300 in China, Oppo Reno3 starts from €440, and Realme X50 5G starts at €325. With its amazing cameras, higher performance and AMOLED display, we think Oppo Reno3 represents a more interesting choice for a lot of users. But for much less money you can get a bigger battery and better 5G connectivity with Vivo Z6 5G and Realme X50 5G. If you need the biggest battery and you do not care about cameras, Vivo Z6 5G is a better option. If you want the best overall quality, then Oppo Reno3 looks slightly better on the paper (but not for everyone). Realme X50 5G is a perfect compromise since it offers a pretty nice camera department, most of the qualities of Vivo Z6 5G and even a 120 Hz display with a high value for money.

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Vivo Z6 5G vs Realme X50 5G vs Oppo Reno3 5G: PRO and CONS

Oppo Realme X50 Pro 5G

PROS

• Fastest charging technology
• Punch-hole display
• Up to 256 GB of internal storage

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo Reno3 5G

PROS

• Best cameras
• AMOLED display
• In-display fingerprint reader
• More compact
• Highest performance

CONS

• Inferior 5G connectivity

Vivo Z6

PROS

• Best battery
• Single punch-hole display
• Fastest charging
• Micro SD slot
• Bluetooth 5.1

CONS

• Average cameras

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OPPO recently unveiled its new mid-range 5G smartphone, named OPPO Reno3 Vitality Edition. As the name suggests, it is basically OPPO Reno3 smartphone but with SD765 SoC so that it supports 5G connectivity.

A few days ago, the smartphone was listed on the company’s official website for pre-orders and today, the device is available for purchase in its home country, i.e. China. The device is priced at 2,999 yuan which roughly converts to $430.

Unlike the Reno3 series, this new Reno3 Vitality Edition comes in just three color options — Sky Mirror White, Moonlight Black, and Streamer Gold. The phone’s design is also similar, sporting a flat display and a curved glass back.

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a waterdrop notch and 20:9 aspect ratio. The device also comes with a third-generation in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 processor which is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. The Reno3 Vitality Edition is equipped with Link Boost 2.0 which not only supports dual Wi-Fi acceleration, but also supports SLA 2.0 5G + Wi-Fi dual channel, which doubles the network speed.

As for the cameras, the phone comes with a quad-camera setup on the back which consists of an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 48MP f/1.7 primary camera, a 2MP black and white portrait camera and another 2MP portrait style camera.

On the front side, it comes equipped with a 32MP f/2.0 sensor for taking selfies and video calling. Coming to the software department, the phone is running OPPO’s own ColorOS custom user interface on top of Android 10 operating system.

It also comes with features such as Link Boost 2.0, Hyper Boost which provides GPU performance boost, improves touch response and reduces lags while gaming, along with services like OPPO Wallet and OPPO Cloud Service.

The phone comes with the usual set of connectivity options, including 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C port. The OPPO Reno3 Vitality Edition is powered by a 4,025mAh battery which comes with support for 30W VOOC 4.0 fast charging support.

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AnTuTu also published its ranking of the top 10 most-powerful midrange model. What makes this ranking interesting is the rich lend of mid-range SoCs that power the models ranked among the top 10.

Top of the pack is the OPPO Reno3 powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1000L processor. The device pulled an average score of 397965 points. OPPO first launched Dimensity 1000L at the end of the year 2019 onboard the Reno3 series. The Dimensity 1000L is built with a 7nm process, has built-in eight cores, and uses the Cortex-A77 architecture, while the GPU uses the G77 architecture. The SoC also comes with built-in 5G baseband and supports NSA / SA dual-mode 5G.

The Reno3 5G is followed by the Vivo X30 Pro 5G (8GB+128GB) with an average score of 326851. The X30 Pro is fired up by a Samsung Exynos 980 chipset. The Snapdragon 765-powered Redmi K30 5G completes the top 3.

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The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G comes in at number 4 and it is powered by the same Snapdragon 765G chipset. Honor 9X Pro, Huawei Nova 6 SE and Honor 20S all powered by the Kirin 810 chipset rank as the 5th, 6th and 7th most powerful with slight differences in their AnTuTu average score.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro powered by a MediaTek Helio G90T SoC is at the 8th spot while the Redmi K30 4G running a Snapdragon 730G is ranked at number 9 with an average score of 275323 points. The Redmi K30 4G recently made an appearance as POCO X2 in India. Finally, the OPPO Reno2 equally appeared on the list, averaging 267809 points.

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5G is expanding every day more and it is slowly becoming within everyone’s reach. From January 2020, the first affordable 5G smartphones started being available to purchase. Among them, we got the Oppo Reno3, the Redmi K30 5G, and the Honor V30. If you are looking for a long-lasting 5G smartphone but you do not want to spend a fortune, these devices alongside a few other options are the best solution for it. After comparing other 5G midrange phones, here we will compare the specifications of Oppo Reno3, Redmi K30 5G, and Honor V30 in order to let you understand which affordable 5G phone is the best for your needs.

Oppo Reno3 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G vs Huawei Honor V30

Design

If you are ok with waterdrop notches, Oppo Reno3 offers the most compact, the thinnest and the most lightweight body. That is very important if you need a phone you can easily use with one hand or you often got your device in a pocket. And with its clean glass back and an in-display fingerprint reader, Oppo Reno3 looks very elegant. If you hate having a notch, then the dual punch-hole display of either the Redmi K30 5G or the Honor V30 will please you. Which one should you prefer? It is just a matter of taste.

Display

The most impressive displays belong to the Oppo Reno3 and the Redmi K30 5G. If you prefer having deeper colors, then choose the AMOLED panel found on the Oppo Reno3 which provides a very high image quality. On the other hand, while keeping a great image quality, the Redmi K30 5G offers an almost unique feature in the actual market: a 120 Hz refresh rate for a smoother experience. It has a classic LCD panel, but with a 120 Hz and a wider display, it is a better choice for gamers. Even Honor V30 has an IPS display like the Redmi K30 5G, but it lacks a high refresh rate, so we do not recommend it.

Hardware/Software

Honor V30 outperforms both Oppo Reno3 and Honor V30 because it is the only to boast a real flagship chipset without compromises: the Kirin 990. Despite it does not come with 12 GB of RAM unlike the Oppo Reno3, the better chipset makes it more powerful on the paper. Oppo Reno3 comes right after with a great Dimensity 1000L SoC and up to 12 GB of RAM, as well as UFS 2.1 internal storage. Note that the 5G modem found on the Honor V30 supports both sub-6 GHz frequencies and mmWave just like the Snapdragon 765G found on the Redmi K30 5G, while the Dimensity 1000L of the Oppo Reno3 only supports sub-6 GHz frequencies, so it can not take advantage of the full potential of 5G networks. Android 10 is installed out of the box in each case.

Camera

On the paper, Oppo Reno3 offers a very interesting camera setup on the rear side. First of all, it supports optical stabilization. Further, it has a quad-camera setup including a monochromatic sensor which boosts the photo quality. On the other hand, Honor V30 is all but disappointing with its 40 MP triple camera including OIS and 3x optical zoom. Further, it is the only with a dual front camera including an ultrawide lens. Despite it has a triple rear camera, Honor V30 looks amazing. If you want a real camera phone, just do not go for the Redmi K30 5G.

Battery

Redmi K30 5G wins the battery comparison thanks to its bigger 4500 mAh battery, while Honor V30 wins the fast charging comparison thanks to its 40W charging technology allowing it to reach 70 percent of battery charge in just 30 minutes.

Price

Redmi K30 5G starts from just €255/$283 in the 6/64 GB configuration, Oppo Reno3 starts from €445/$494, and Honor V30 starts from €430/$477. Overall, if we exclude the display, Honor V30 looks like a better handset overall. But Redmi K30 5G has a higher value for money. Oppo Reno3 offers a great AMOLED display as well as a nice design without a lot of compromises.

• Read More: Honor V30 Pro scores the second highest DxOMark rating ever, with 122 points

Oppo Reno3 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G vs Huawei Honor V30: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G

PROS

• Bigger and great display
• Bigger battery
• Affordable

CONS

• Inferior hardware

Huawei Honor V30

PROS

• Amazing hardware
• Very nice rear cameras
• Great front cameras
• Faster charging technology

CONS

• Inferior display

Oppo Reno3

PROS

• Good cameras
• Thin design
• Great performance
• AMOLED display

CONS

• Nothing particular

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If you live in Asia and you are looking for an affordable high-end smartphone, you have three important choices among the most recent devices: Oppo Reno3 Pro, Realme X2 Pro, and Honor V30 Pro. We chose to include them in a specs comparison because we believe they are among the most impressive options you can get with a modest price tag if you are a power user or you need high-end specifications. So, let’s discover together which device is better for specific users’ needs.

Oppo Reno3 Pro vs Realme X2 Pro vs Honor V30 Pro

Design

There is no challenge here: Oppo Reno3 Pro is the clear winner. Overall, it has the best design. It is one of the thinnest devices to sport a battery above 4000 mAh, it has an incredibly high screen-to-body ratio thanks to its punch-hole display, and it even comes with an almost totally clean glass back as every element related to the rear cameras is included in the camera module. Oppo Reno3 Pro is even the most compact device of the trio, so if you are really searching for the most beautiful handset, in my opinion, Oppo Reno3 Pro is a lot better. Right after, there is Honor V30 Pro with a dual punch-hole display, at least according to my tastes.

Display

Besides having the most amazing design, Oppo Reno3 Pro even comes with a more convincing display, alongside the Realme X2 Pro. It is a 6.5-inch panel with very high color accuracy and image reproduction. It comes with high DCI P3 coverage, a high HDR10+ and a 90 Hz refresh rate, as well as a very high brightness. Realme X2 Pro is more or less at the same level. Honor V30 Pro has a disappointing display if we consider that it is a flagship: it comes with a classic IPS panel that you can find on a lot of mid-rangers.

Hardware/Software

With the amazing Snapdragon 855+ chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage, Realme X2 Pro wins the performance comparison. It is faster, better for gaming and every advanced task. But there are two cons if you choose this device. First, it does not have 5G, unlike both its rivals. Second, it is still based on Android 9 Pie, while Honor V30 Pro and Oppo Reno3 boast Android 10 out of the box.

Camera

When it comes to cameras, Oppo Reno3 Pro and Honor V30 Pro take the award with their better sensors and departments. We still did not test it thoroughly, but Oppo Reno3 Pro looks more promising on the paper when it comes to rear cameras, while Honor V30 Pro has a better front camera department. It is one of the few phones to include an ultrawide front camera with a dual configuration. Realme X2 Pro has just a midrange camera department with a Samsung GW1 sensor and no OIS. It is a good camera phone, but far from the top tier ones.

Battery

Due to similar battery capacities, there are no huge differences in the battery life of Honor V30 Pro, Oppo Reno3 Pro, and Realme X2 Pro. What matters more are charging technologies. Realme X2 Pro has the fastest charging technology, but you can only charge it via a cable. Honor V30 Pro offers both wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

The price of Honor V30 Pro in China is around $550/€495, Oppo Reno3 Pro starts from $580/€520, and Realme X2 Pro starts from $380/€340. Overall, Realme X2 Pro offers the highest performance and value for money, but it lacks 5G and a high-end camera. Honor V30 Pro is the most complete flagship, but Oppo Reno3 Pro offers a way better design and amazing cameras. Which one would you pick?

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

Oppo Reno3 Pro vs Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Huawei Honor V30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Huawei Honor V30 Pro

PROS

• Bigger and great display
• Great cameras
• Very high performance
• Stereo speakers
• Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging

CONS

• Inferior display

Oppo Realme X2 Pro

PROS

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

CONS

• Worse cameras

Oppo Reno3 Pro

PROS

• Good cameras
• Stereo speakers
• Nice design
• 5G

CONS

• Inferior processor

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A few days after Oppo unveiled its first 5G midrange smartphones, its brand Realme came up with its first 5G device as well: the Realme X50 5G. Both are among the first 5G mid-rangers hitting the shelves and, given that the prices are similar and they are both mid-rangers, it is not easy to make a choice. That is why we decided to compare the Realme X50 5G with the Oppo Reno3. While the Reno3 Pro is undoubtedly superior to the Realme X50 5G, we cannot tell you the same when it comes to the vanilla Reno3, or at least not for every aspect. After reading this comparison, you should be able to understand which one mostly fits your needs.

Oppo Realme X50 5G vs Oppo Reno3

Design

The presence of a punch-hole display on the Realme X50 5G makes its front side more attractive, but the front panel is not everything. The Oppo Reno3 has a way thinner body and it is even a more compact device. When it comes to the rear side, it is all about tastes. I prefer the multiple gradient hues of the Oppo Reno3, but the reflective and minimal glass of the Realme X50 5G is beautiful as well. Both are made of premium materials with glass backs protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and aluminum frames.

Display

Here you have to choose between a very high refresh rate and a better image quality. The Realme X50 5G is one of the few devices boasting a high 120 Hz refresh rate which provides a smoother user experience as well as a better gaming experience. On the other hand, unlike the Realme X50 5G, the Oppo Reno3 has an AMOLED panel boasting a better color reproduction. While Realme X50 5G has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, the Oppo Reno3 has a more modern and comfortable in-display fingerprint scanner. Realme X50 5G has a slightly wider panel, while Oppo Reno3 is more compact.

Specs & Software

Despite Realme X50 5G has the same Snapdragon 765G found on the Oppo Reno3 Pro, the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L found on the vanilla Reno3 offers higher performance, at least according to the first benchmarks. We are yet to see how this new MediaTek high-end processor will behave in the long term, but it looks promising. Both the phones come with up to 12 GB of RAM, but Realme X50 5G offers up to 256 GB of internal storage, while Oppo Reno3 stops at 128 GB. Both the phones come with the support to 5G connectivity thanks to a 5G multi-mode modem integrated into the chipset. And you even get Android 10 out of the box. Realme X50 5G is the first smartphone with Realme UI: a customized version of ColorOS for Realme devices. The company is yet to fully reveal it.

Camera

The Oppo Reno3 is equipped with a more interesting rear camera setup. It is a quad camera including a main 64 MP sensor with OIS for both photos and videos, a secondary ultrawide lens, a monochromatic sensor, and a depth sensor. Realme X50 5G does not have OIS, but unlike the Oppo Reno3, it has a telephoto lens with a 2x optical zoom. The front camera is definitely more interesting on the Realme X50 5G as it is a dual 16 + 8 MP camera including an ultrawide lens. But this does not mean that Oppo Reno3 does not click amazing selfies with its 32 MP snapper.

• Read More: Realme X50 5G with 120Hz display, SD765G, 64MP quad cam, 16MP dual front cameras debuts for 2,499 Yuan (~$360)

Battery

Realme X50 5G is equipped with a bigger 4200 mAh battery, but this does not necessarily mean a longer battery life than Oppo Reno3. The display of the X50 5G is an LCD panel that consumes more energy (not only for the LCD technology, it is even a wider display and it has a higher 120 Hz refresh rate). And we still do not know the energy consumption of the Dimensity 1000L, especially with that 5G modem. Both the phones support 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0, but the Oppo Reno3 obviously charges faster since its battery is smaller.

Price

The 8/128 GB configuration of the Realme X50 5G requires about €322/$358, while the same configuration of the Oppo Reno3 costs €440/$489. On the paper, Oppo Reno3 offers something more with its nice display, potentially better rear cameras and an apparently amazing chipset. But we will have to test them both to confirm our impressions and that is still not possible since just a few days have passed since their announcements.

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

Oppo Realme X50 5G

PRO

• More interesting front camera setup
• Bigger display
• 120 Hz refresh rate
• Bigger battery

CONS

• LCD display and no UD fingerprint scanner

Oppo Reno3

PRO

• More interesting chipset
• Better rear cameras
• AMOLED display
• More compact
• Thinner

CONS

• Higher price

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Over the past couple of years, smartphone companies have made a habit of releasing two variants of its devices in a lineup. Almost all major devices this year, got a higher-end ‘Pro’ variant including the OPPO Reno3 series. OPPO announced the new series last week featuring two devices, the OPPO Reno3 and the OPPO Reno3 Pro. We are not specifically adding 5G to their names because they both support 5G, unlike the Redmi K30 which has got a 4G as well as a 5G variant.

These two devices have a lot of similarities as well as differences. But are they like the OnePlus 7T and the 7T Pro with just a couple of major changes?

Or is it like the Redmi K20 and the K20 Pro where things are a lot more different? Let’s find it out in this OPPO Reno3 vs Reno3 Pro comparison.

OPPO Reno3 vs Reno3 Pro: DESIGN

The Reno3 duo share a basic design which includes a gradient back finish and a vertically arranged quad-camera setup. At first glance, the rear setup looks identical, but on closer inspection, we can see that the two lower cameras on the Reno3 get their own sub-housing. On the other hand, the OPPO Reno3 Pro has a single housing featuring all four cameras one below the other.

Things are a lot different when you compare OPPO Reno3 vs Reno3 Pro upfront. The cheaper Reno3 uses a more traditional waterdrop flat display. On the other hand, the Reno3 Pro comes with a curved AMOLED panel with a single punch-hole camera on the top-left corner. It’s evident from the front that the Reno3 Pro is the more premium device in the series.

From the curved display and the more premium appearance, you would have assumed that the Reno3 Pro would be heavier and bulkier than the Reno3, right? But its the exact opposite. The Reno3 Pro features a slim 7.7mm form factor, weighing just 171 grams. On the other hand, the Reno3 features an 8mm body and is heavier at 181 grams. Note that both the phones have the same 4025mAh battery on board.

It is also worth adding that the OPPO Reno3 Pro gets a special Pantone Color of the Year edition called Reno3 Pro Classic Blue.

OPPO Reno3 vs Reno3 Pro 5G: Specs

Things get a lot more interesting when you take a look at their hardware. The OPPO Reno3 vs Reno3 Pro differences are quite stark, justifying its pricing difference. The Reno3 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L octa-core 5G integrated chipset while the Reno3 Pro is powered by the new Snapdragon 765G chipset. The 6.4-inch AMOLED display on the Reno3 is flat while the Reno3 Pro has a curved AMOLED panel with a high 90Hz refresh rate. You get up to 12GB of RAM and 128G GB of storage on the Reno3 while the Pro version takes the storage up to 256GB along with 12GB of RAM.

Their cameras are quite different as well.

The OPPO Reno3 comes with a 64MP primary shooter with an 8MP wide-angle lens, 2MP monochrome camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the other hand, the Reno3 Pro comes with a more flagship-like camera setup which includes a 13MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom along with a 48MP primary shooter, 8MP ultra-wide shooter, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. So, it skips on the depth sensor in favor of a powerful telephoto lens. For selfies, both the phone have the same 32MP f/2.4 shooter up front.

As mentioned above, the OPPO Reno3 and REno3 Pro have the exact same battery capacity: a 4025mAh battery with 30W VOOC 4.0 fast charging technology.

Both support 5G networks and come with USB-C ports at the bottom.

OPPO Reno3 vs Reno3 Pro 5G: Pricing

The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G starts at 3999 yuan ($571) for the 8GB +128GB variant and goes up to 4499 yuan ($643) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. The 8GB RAM model goes on sale on December 31 while the 12GB model goes on sale on January 10, 2020. The special Class Blue edition costs 4199 yuan ($600) (8GB+128GB) and goes on sale on January 10.

The OPPO Reno3 5G starts at 3399 yuan ($486) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM variant and goes up to 3699 yuan ($528) for the 12GB RAM and 128GB variant.

The Reno3 Pro clearly has an advantage when it comes to its specs and design. But is it worth shelling out $100 more for the Pro version? Personally, I think it makes sense to go for the Pro version despite Dimensity 1000L having a slight advantage over SD765G in terms of performance.

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A few days ago, Oppo launched its Oppo Reno3 and Reno3 Pro smartphones in its home market China. Before the company starts selling the devices from 31st December, it had opened reservations for the same.

Now, the company has revealed that the reservations for the Oppo Reno3 series smartphones have exceeded the 1.46 million mark. Out of those 1.5 million registrations, about 580,000 came through JD.com and it has also been said that the lineup became the booking champion on TMall for 2019.

Since the announcement was made a couple of days ago, the numbers may have exceeded the 1.5 million mark by now. However, do note that these are just the registration numbers and not the actual sales. It remains to be seen how the device actually performs in the market in terms of sales.

As for the pricing, the Oppo Reno3 5G smartphone starts at 3,399 yuan (approximately $486) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM variant and goes up to 3,699 yuan (approx. $528) for the 12GB RAM and 128GB variant.

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On the other hand, the Reno3 Pro 5G starts at 3,999 yuan (approx. $571) for the 8GB +128GB variant and goes up to 4,499 yuan (approximately $643) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. The 8GB RAM model goes on sale on December 31 while the 12GB model goes on sale on January 10.

Along with these models, the company has also unveiled a special Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G Classic Blue Edition (Pantone’s color of the year 2020) which is priced at 4,199 yuan (~$600) and comes with 8GB + 128GB configuration and will go on sale on 10th January.

To check out the detailed specifications and features of these two smartphone, head over to this article.

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A few days ago, Oppo announced the Reno3 series with a base variant which can almost be considered as a flagship killer. As we showed you, it was even able to beat the Reno3 Pro on the first benchmarks. That is why we decided to compare it with the most attractive flagship killers actually in the market. Among the global ones, we got the Realme X2 Pro and the OnePlus 7T, both flagships available at modest prices. Is it better to go for a flagship killer offering the max performance or for a complete device with no extreme performance like the Oppo Reno3? If you want to know, go ahead with this specs comparison.

Oppo Reno3 vs Realme X2 Pro vs OnePlus 7T

Design

We doubt you are a real design fanatic if you are checking this comparison, but if you are, then you may be interested in knowing that Oppo Reno3 has more attractive aesthetics. Despite having a bigger battery than OnePlus 7T, it has a slimmer body. Further, it is a more compact design and it has a cleaner rear side thanks to a smaller camera module. I even prefer its gradient color variants to both Realme X2 Pro and OnePlus 7T.

Display

With each of these devices, you get a high-end AMOLED display with a classic waterdrop notch. But Realme X2 Pro and OnePlus 7T offer something more: the HDR10+ certification, full DCI P3 coverage and even a 90 Hz refresh rate providing smoother user experience. Between the Realme X2 Pro and the OnePlus 7T, there are very marginal differences, so we will not pick a winner. Both are amazing displays in terms of image reproduction. In each case, you get a Full HD+ resolution. OnePlus 7T and Realme X2 Pro provide Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, while Oppo Reno3 does not.

Hardware/Software

While Oppo Reno3 is the world’s first smartphone to be fueled by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L chipset, Realme X2 Pro and OnePlus 7T are equipped with a Snapdragon 855+ SoC. MediaTek Dimensity 1000L is supposed to be a flagship processor, but there is no way it can compete with the amazing Snapdragon 855+ chipset found on the Realme X2 Pro and the OnePlus 7T. These two devices even offer a fast UFS 3.0 internal storage and up to 12 GB of RAM (the 6/64 GB variant of the Realme X2 Pro has UFS 2.1 storage). But Oppo Reno3 is still an amazing performance phone and, unlike its rivals, it supports 5G connectivity through an integrated 5G modem, while OnePlus 7T and Realme X2 Pro are 4G-only. OnePlus 7T and Oppo Reno3 run Android 10 out of the box, while Realme X2 Pro is still based on Android Pie.

Camera

We know that Oppo Reno3 and OnePlus 7T offer something more when it comes to camera quality. Unfortunately, we still had no chance to test the Oppo Reno3 thoroughly since it was announced just three days ago, but we know for sure it will be superior to the Realme X2 Pro, just like the OnePlus 7T.

Battery

With battery capacities of 4025 mAh and 4000 mAh respectively, Oppo Reno3 and Realme X2 Pro offer a longer battery life than OnePlus 7T. We did not test the battery life of the Oppo Reno3, so we still can not tell which will last more on a single charge. But we can tell you Realme X2 Pro charges a lot faster thanks to its 50W fast charging technology allowing the phone to reach 100 percent of battery life in just 35 minutes.

Price

Oppo Reno3 launched in the Chinese market with a €440/$492 starting price for the 8/128 GB configuration, Realme X2 Pro 6/64 GB costs €399/$445, and OnePlus 7T is currently available for about €450/$503 in its 8/128 GB version, thanks to online street prices. There is not a clear winner here. If you want 5G your only choice is Oppo Reno3, which also provides a slimmer and more compact design. OnePlus 7T and Realme X2 Pro have better performance and displays and the latter offers them at a more affordable price, while the former has more convincing cameras. Which one would you pick?

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

Oppo Reno3 vs Realme X2 Pro vs OnePlus 7T: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 7T

PROS

• Bigger and great display
• Android 10 out of the box
• Very high performance
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Smaller battery

Oppo Realme X2 Pro

PROS

• More affordable
• Great display
• Faster charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Worse cameras

Oppo Reno3

PROS

• Good cameras
• Nice design
• 5G
• Android 10 out of the box

CONS

• Inferior processor

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OPPO has officially taken the wraps off its new 5G smartphones: the OPPO Reno3 5G and the Reno3 Pro 5G. Just like I mentioned yesterday, the Reno series officially has one of the shortest product cycles in the market this year, with the new Reno3 models replacing Reno2 models that were announced just a few months back. The third generation Reno3 models come with 5G, a large battery with fast charging, and a quad-camera setup and most of all, a slim and relatively lightweight body.

OPPO seems to have given priority to form factor for the new Reno3 models, which is a big shift from the bulky and heavy Reno 5G and Reno2 models. Both the models are relatively lightweight, weighing only around 180 grams and featuring 8mm bodies. In fact, the Pro version, even with the curved display, is slimmer and lighter than the standard Reno3.

Let’s take a closer look at both the devices in detail.

OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G Specifications

The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G is the star product of today’s event, powered by the Snapdragon 765G octa-core processor. It is an important phone, for OPPO as well as Qualcomm, since its the first integrated 5G SoC from the chipmaker. Thanks to the integrated 5G chipset, the phone supports up to 3.7Gbps download speeds and 1.6Gbps upload speeds. The Reno3 Pro comes with Smart 5G that regulates the 5G connectivity to improve battery life by up to 30 percent. The phone features two storage options: 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

OPPO has employed a unique 360° surround antenna design that ensures the Reno3 models can smartly match different antenna groups to ensure consistent data speeds. So you don’t have to worry about the smartphone death grip that comes in between you and your streaming/ gaming experience. There’s also a special 5G + Wi-Fi 5GHz dual connectivity model that combines the two networks to boost your overall network speeds. OPPO claims this mode can increase download speeds by up to 28 percent!

The display is one of the highlights of the Reno3 Pro 5G. The phone comes with a flexible AMOLED display that’s curved on the two sides, similar to the Galaxy S10. On the top-left corner of the display, you’ll find a small punch-hole camera measuring 3.92mm in diameter, making it smaller than the S10’s punch hole. The 6.5-inch curved display also supports 90Hz refresh rate, joining the likes of the OnePlus 7T Pro with such high refresh rates.

The Reno3 Pro 5G also employs a three-dimensional cooling system with a double layer graphite sheet to ensure effective heat dissipation. The phone comes with an in-screen fingerprint module that measures just 0.26mm in size, which is a significant (nearly 90%) reduction as compared to a traditional 2.6mm module. OPPO adds that the fingerprint recognition area has increased by 5mm to 54mm.

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Coming to the camera setup, the OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G features a quad-camera setup that consists of a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor paired with a 13MP telephoto lens that supports 5X hybrid optical zoom, an 8MP wide-angle camera with 116-degree field of view and a 2MP black and white camera sensor. As revealed in the teasers before, the OPPO Reno3 and Reno3 Pro support Ultra Steady cameras that utilize the ultra-wide camera along with ultra-steady algorithms and high-precision gyroscope to stabilize videos.

The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G features a 4025mAh battery with VOOC 4.0 30W fast charging technology. OPPO claims that the device can charge from 3% to 50% in just 20 minutes, up to 70% in 30 minutes and 100% in 56 minutes. The phone features stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. Note that there’s no headphone jack on both the models.

As for software, the Reno3 5G and the Reno3 Pro 5G will come with ColorOS 7 out of the box, making them the first set of devices to feature the new OS.

OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G Pricing

The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G starts at 3999 yuan ($571) for the 8GB +128GB variant and goes up to 4499 yuan ($643) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. The 8GB RAM model goes on sale on December 31 while the 12GB model goes on sale on January 10, 2020. There’s a special OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G Classic Blue edition (Pantone’s color of the year 2020) as well that costs 4199 yuan ($600) (8GB+128GB) and goes on sale on January 10.

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OPPO Reno3 5G Specifications

OPPO Reno3 5G will be the cheaper option in the Reno3 series, featuring the new Dimensity 1000L 5G chipset. The phone supports SA/NSA dual-mode 5G networks and comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ waterdrop display. Note that the Reno3 features a regular flat display instead of the curved one found on the ‘Pro’ model. The phone is slightly heavier than the ‘Pro’ version at 181 gram (vs 171gm) but it’s still relatively lighter than competitors.

The OPPO Reno3 5G comes with a slightly different setup than its more expensive sibling. The phone features a 64MP primary camera with an 8MP wide-angle lens, 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP Black & White sensor. So, you don’t get optical zoom on the Reno3 as it skips the telephoto lens. There’s a 32MP front-facing shooter just like the Pro model.

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Just like the Reno3 Pro 5G, the Reno3 comes with ColorOS 7 with Android 10 out of the box with features such as Gameboost 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC, Dolby Atmos speakers, Smart 5G and Bluetooth 5.0.

OPPO Reno3 5G Pricing

The OPPO Reno3 5G starts at 3399 yuan ($486) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM variant and goes up to 3699 yuan ($528) for the 12GB RAM and 128GB variant.

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Oppo is all set to launch its next-generation Reno lineup of smartphones — Oppo Reno3 and Reno3 Pro in China in a couple of hours. Now, ahead of the launch, the company has shared yet another teaser video, highlighting the Reno3 Pro smartphone’s key features.

The video basically highlights and compiles what the company has already teased about the upcoming smartphone. It shows that the phone will come with a full-screen design with a punch-hole display at the top-left corner for housing front-facing cameras.

It also highlights that fact that the bezel around the display is very narrow and thus it offers higher screen-to-body ratio. On the back side, the smartphone features a gradient color scheme to make its look attractive.

The smartphone comes equipped with a quad-camera setup on the back and the company has also confirmed that the device measures just 7.7mm in thickness. Further, all the models in the series will come with support for 5G connectivity.

As per the leaks, the Reno3 5G has a full HD+ 6.4-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. On the other side, the Reno3 Pro 5G has a full HD+ curved AMOLED punch-hole display with 90Hz refresh rate support. Both phones feature in-display fingerprint scanner. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000L chipset powers the Reno3 5G while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC is fuelling the Reno3 Pro 5G.

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Coming to the camera configuration, both devices have 32-megapixel selfie cameras. The Reno3 5G is fitted with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup whereas the Reno3 Pro 5G features a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system.

Both phones have 4,025mAh battery and they carry support for the enhanced version of 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology. The Android 10 operating system with ColorOS 7 custom user interface will come loaded on the Reno3 series.

According to the leaks, the base model of the Reno3 Pro 5G will be priced at 3,699 Yuan (~$529) and its higher model will cost 4,199 Yuan (~$601). However, we advise you to take the pricing leak with a grain of salt as there is no concrete evidence to prove if the reports are authentic.

We recently reported that the reservations for both the devices are already up in China and have crossed 500,000 registrations already. Check out the roundup of everything that is known about the Reno3 series here.

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Oppo is all set to launch its all-new Oppo Reno3 series smartphones in its home market China tomorrow, i.e. 26th December. Last week, the company had started taking reservations for the upcoming smartphone series.

Now, the total reservations for the Oppo Reno3 series smartphones have crossed the 500,000 mark. This is when the company has only revealed color options and memory variants of the phone and not the actual price.

So far, the company has revealed that the Oppo Reno3 will be available in two variants — 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 128GB storage and will be offered in four colors — Moonlight Black, Moonlight White, Sunrise Impression, and Blue Starry Night.

On the other hand, the Reno3 Pro is revealed to come in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage models and will be offered in three color variants — Fog Moon White, Sunrise Impression, and Blue Starry Night.

As per the leaks, the Reno3 5G has a full HD+ 6.4-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. On the other side, the Reno3 Pro 5G has a full HD+ curved AMOLED punch-hole display with 90Hz refresh rate support. Both phones feature in-display fingerprint scanner. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000L chipset powers the Reno3 5G while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC is fuelling the Reno3 Pro 5G.

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As for the camera configuration, both devices have 32-megapixel selfie cameras. The Reno3 5G is fitted with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup whereas the Reno3 Pro 5G features a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system.

Both phones have 4,025mAh battery and they carry support for the enhanced version of 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology. The Android 10 operating system with ColorOS 7 custom user interface will come loaded on the Reno3 series.

According to the leaks, the base model of the Reno3 Pro 5G will be priced at 3,699 Yuan (~$529) and its higher model will cost 4,199 Yuan (~$601). However, we advise you to take the pricing leak with a grain of salt as there is no concrete evidence to prove if the reports are authentic.

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Oppo has already confirmed the launch of Oppo Reno3 smartphone series in China on later this month. After teasing the ambassador of the upcoming phone, the company has today confirmed that Xiao Zhang will be the ambassador of Oppo Reno3.

The company is expected to launch two variants of the phone — Oppo Reno3 and Reno3 Pro. It has been confirmed that the standard model will come powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000L 5G SoC while the Pro model will pack Snapdragon 765G chipset.

The Oppo Reno3 will feature 64-megapixel quad-camera setup on the back. Along with the primary sensor, the device will also come with an 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel camera sensors.

On the other hand, the Pro variant will come with a 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup on the backside. The phone will come equipped with video stabilization feature.

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Both the devices will feature a 32-megapixel primary lens on the front side. The smartphones will come running Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box, and will have features like in-screen fingerprint reader.

The devices are expected to come powered by a 4,025mAh battery with 30W VOOC 4.0 enhanced edition fast charging support. The pricing of the Reno3 and Reno3 Pro will be revealed during the launch event.

The Oppo Reno3 is now listing online as the phone is now available for reservation. The listing reveals that the device will come in four colors — Sunrise Impression, Misty White, Moonlight Black and Blue Starry Night.

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Oppo has already confirmed that it will be hosting a launch event on 26th December in China where the company will officially launched the upcoming Oppo Reno3 series smartphones with 5G connectivity support.

The company has already revealed some of the key features and specifications of the smartphone. It is already known that both the Reno3 and Reno3 Pro will be the first devices from Oppo to have dual-mode SA/NSA 5G support.

Now, Oppo’s Vice President Shen Yiren has shed light on the phone’s antenna design. He has revealed that the smartphones will come with a 360-degree surround antenna design which will help keep the signal stable even when playing games or doing other things.

With the use-case of the smartphones changing, mobile manufacturers are coming up with new designs for antenna to make sure that the phone-holding pattern of the user doesn’t mess with the signal reception, a phenomenon known as “death grip”. And this offering from Oppo is in line with that.

It is also said that the phone will intelligently switch between 4G and 5G connections, depending on what you’re doing, the internal temperature and battery consumption. For example, launching a video will put the modem in 5G mode so that it can pre-load the video and start playback as quickly as possible.

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Recently launched Redmi K30 smartphone also comes with an unusual 12 antennas, which is about 2.4 times the number that is found in 4G smartphones. The company also mentioned that it is now using a new structural design and complex RF solution to make 5G signals stronger and much more stable.

Oppo Reno3 is expected to come powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000 SoC while the Pro model is expected to pack Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset, the same processor that powers the Redmi K30 5G smartphone.

Since the company has revealed almost every major feature for the upcoming smartphones, only the variants and pricing details remain to be seen, which will be revealed during the launch event in the coming days. Oppo will also launch its Enco Free TWS earbuds at the same event.

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