Earlier today (23rd September 2022), Oppo announced that it will be rolling out the new Android 13 OS-based ColorOS 13 beta update for its high end Reno 8 Pro 5G smartphone in India. So here are all the details you need to know.

The Chinese smartphone maker announced that it will be kicking off the first batch of its ColorOS 13 beta update, with registrations currently being open. Notably, the brand will only be rolling out this update to 5,000 users of the Reno 8 Pro 5G model. In other words, the major update’s beta program is also being launched in a staggered manner. Keep in mind that the beta version is not the official final build, so one can face minor bug issues or other forms of instability.

Oppo also shared some important details regarding this update, with the most important one stating that the new OS will “several actions to optimize your device automatically. It might lead to your device heating, lagging, and fast battery draining. We recommend you turn off the screen and charge your device for a whole night after updated success. Or keep using the device and it will become normal within a few days.”

Thus, it is also advised that those interested in the beta, back up the data of their smartphones before updating their Reno 8 Pro smartphone. Interestingly, there will be certain third-party apps that do not support the new Android 13 operating system. This beta program is specifically for the Indian market and those applying for the beta will typically receive the update within 3 working days after the application is accepted.

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Recently, I had the opportunity to visit OPPO’s factory in Kasna, Noida, India. The visit allowed me to witness the different durability and quality tests that are carried out on the Reno 8 series, as well as the other OPPO phones. Since I was able to see some of the tests on the Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro in front of my eyes, I can say that these devices are built to last.

OPPO Test Lab visit

At the QE Reliability Lab, I saw the Reno 8 and 8 Pro undergoing numerous tests. OPPO engineers perform the free-fall test for accidental drops with heights of up to 1.5 meters, which is more than 80 percent higher than the industry standard of 0.8 meters. OPPO said that the simulation test is carried out 12 to 24 times with the phone being dropped on all its six surfaces, eight corners, and 12 edges. In the above video, a free-fall test is being conducted on the Reno 8 Pro on a marble surface.

Aside from the free-fall test, a micro-drop (vertical as well as screen-facing the surface) test is done 28,000 times on the device, which is 5,000 to 10,000 times more than the industry standard. The video below shows the heavy rainfall of 10 ± 0.5 L/min being done on the Reno 8 series. As can be seen, the phone is sprayed with water onto its four surfaces at a 75-degree angle. The phone is not just kept in the rain test chamber, but it is tested while the phone is running a video or making a phone call.

OPPO engineers manually check the condition of the phone after each test to see whether its display and other functions are working normally. OPPO phones are also subjected to an extremely low temperature of -50°C and a high of 75°C for a week, which is higher than the industry standard of three days. According to OPPO, these tests ensure that its devices can be used as expected in both regular and extreme environments.

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OPPO engineer Mohammed Saud said that since OPPO has users across the globe using their devices in different temperatures, it is mandatory to conduct regular and extreme environment tests on all OPPO phones. While OPPO does not mention an IP rating on its rating, the tests that are conducted at OPPO test labs show that all the OPPO phones offer some level of water and dust resistance though not officially. Saud demonstrated various other tests, such as roller drop tests, steel ball drop tests, soft press test, device’s internal temperature rise test, camera calibration test, static discharge test, dust test, salt spray test, 5G antenna coupling test, GPS test, plug wire bending tests in different angles, headphone swing (up/down/right/left) test, USB cable plug/unplug test, that are carried out at the lab.

OPPO Reno 8 series durability, reliability promises

Here’s what OPPO promises when it comes to the durability of the Reno 8 series.

Software

• 2 years of OS upgrades for the Reno 8 series, which means it will receive the latest Android OS upgrade until Q2 2024. OPPO will release the latest ColorOS based on Android 13 for Reno 8 Pro users this month (September), and the Reno 8 will get the same update in October.
• 4 years of security updates to protect the Reno 8 duo from malware and virus attacks.

Here’s the list of eligible OPPO phones that will receive the ColorOS 13 + Android 13 OS upgrade. Readers can checkout all the new features of the ColorOS 13 upgrade here.

To those who are unaware, the OPPO Reno 8 Pro 5G ColorOS 13 Alpha program began last month, while the ColorOS 13 Alpha program started earlier this week.

Battery longevity

• OPPO’s Battery Health Engine (BHE) prolongs the battery lifespan while ensuring peak charging speeds without affecting the battery longevity.
• The company promises 1600 charge cycles on the Reno 8 lineup, which is twice more than the industry standard of 800 charge cycles.

I mentioned in my OPPO Reno 8 review that 80W SuperVOOC charging is one of the many features that I liked on the device. I hope to review the Reno 8 Pro soon so I can not only test the phone but also try out the latest ColorOS 13 update on it.

Smooth Performance

The Reno 8 series will offer smooth performance even after 3 years. OPPO has made this claim after carrying out nearly 500 tests to achieve the 36-month Fluency Rating A mark from TÜV SÜD.

Durability tests

The company conducts more than 300 rigorous tests on the Reno 8 series at the OPPO Test Labs before releasing it to the market. I have mentioned some of the tests that I could see being carried out on the Reno 8 and 8 Pro.

Platinum after-sales service

Reno 8 series owners get platinum after-sales service, which can include a 24/7 instant helpline (contact no. 9958 80 80 80) and home pickup / drop for repairs.

The OPPO Reno 8 is priced at Rs 29,990 (~$326). It comes in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration only. The Reno 8 Pro, which comes with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, costs Rs 45,990 (~$577).

The Flipkart Big Billion Days 2022 sale offer page reveals that the Reno 8 5G will be available for as low as Rs 26,999 with bank offers. There are bank offers available for the Reno 8 Pro to purchase at a lower price during the sale.

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OPPO’s next launch event in India will be held on July 18. The event will see the arrival of multiple products, such as the OPPO Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, Pad Air tablet, and Enco X2 TWS earbuds. Ahead of the launch, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has tipped the price of the Reno 8 Pro. In addition, he has shared the official renders of the device.

The OPPO Reno 8 Pro can be seen in Glazed Black and Glazed Green colors in the above renders. The design of the device suggests that it could be a rebranded version of the Reno 8 Pro+, which debuted in China in May.

OPPO Reno8 Pro Indian variant high resolution press renders.#OPPOReno8Pro #OPPOReno8Series pic.twitter.com/ZGUhjhrWFx

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) July 14, 2022

The front side of the device features a punch-hole display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The rear shell of the device has a protruding camera module, which houses a triple camera unit and an LED flash. The cameras of the Reno 8 Pro will be powered by OPPO’s MariSilicon chip. The chip’s branding can be seen in the camera area.

OPPO Reno 8 Pro price in India

Reports have claimed that the Reno 8 Pro will arrive in three RAM + storage combinations in India, such as 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and 12GB+256GB. According to Ambhore, the topmost variant will be priced at Rs 52,990 (~$637). It appears that the Reno 8 Pro will be the first Reno-series phone to breach the Rs 50,000 (~$626) mark in India.

OPPO Reno 8 Pro specifications (rumored)

The Reno 8 Pro will arrive with a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple rear cameras. The device will boot to the Android 12 OS with ColorOS 12.1 on top. The Dimensity 8100-powered device will come with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,000mAh battery with 80W charging.

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Earlier today (30th June 2022), Oppo shared a new teaser on Twitter for its upcoming Reno 8 series of smartphones. While this teaser did not share any details regarding its release date, a tipster has leaked the possible launch date for the upcoming devices.

A new era in smartphone photography is calling! With sharper, clearer videos & portrait imagery, especially at night – the OPPO Reno8 Series is set to unleash the true photo expert in you! #OPPOReno8Series #UltraClearNightInPortrait
Know more: https://t.co/3lGaAqxVVL pic.twitter.com/kVOwFDv5CX

— OPPO India (@OPPOIndia) June 30, 2022

Looking at the official teaser first, the Chinese smartphone maker shared a short video teaser on its official Indian Twitter handle. In this video, the company simply teased the photography prowess of the upcoming smartphones, stating that “Imagine the future in Computational Photography.” On the other hand, known tipster Abhishek Yadav shared a tweet that had a picture, which appears to be an official teaser poster that reveals the launch date of the Reno 8 series.

Oppo Reno 8 & Reno 8 Pro launching on 21 July, 2022 in India.

Thanks .@ERDeepGill5 for sharing #Oppo #OppoReno8 #OppoReno8Pro pic.twitter.com/OgjTMTBbbU

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) June 30, 2022

This image states that the Reno 8 series will be announced in India on the 21st of July 2022. In other words, the Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro will be available for purchase soon after this date. As the name suggests, the two new smartphones are the successor to the Reno 7 series. According to a previous report, there won’t be a Reno 8 Pro+ model in India, rather, this model will launch in India as the rebadged Reno 8 Pro.

Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed leak and is not official as of right now. There were other rumors that hinted at the Reno 8 series launching in India on 18th July 2022 as well. So take this news with a pinch of salt for now, and stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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The OPPO Reno 8 lineup is scheduled to debut on May 23 in China. A week before its launch, the Reno 8 series of smartphones is now available for pre-order through multiple channels such as OPPO China’s website, Jingdong Mall, and Suning. These listings carry the official renders of the Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, and Reno 8 Pro+.

The OPPO Reno 8 series renders show that these phones sport a similar rear design. The screen of the Reno 8 has a punch-hole at the upper-left corner and a noticeable chin. The Reno 8 Pro sports the same display design but is equipped with a slimmer chin. The punch-hole is located at the top-center of the Reno 8 Pro+.

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Moving to the rear, all three smartphones can be seen sporting a similar design. The spacing between the cameras and the size of the camera island goes on increasing from the Reno 8 to the Reno 8 Pro+. The images also reveal that the Reno 8 Pro and Pro+ may come equipped with the MariSilicon X chipset.

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The Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro will come in three colors: Slightly Drunk (machine-translated), Clear Sky Blue, and Night Tour Black. Both phones are available in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage configurations.

On the other hand, the Reno 8 Pro+ is listed in Xiaoyaoqing, Roaming Grey, and Undercurrent colorways. It will come in three configurations, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.

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These listings have no information on the other specs of the Reno 8 trio. Reports have revealed that the Reno 8, 8 Pro, and 8 Pro+ will feature the Dimensity 1300, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, and Dimensity 8100 chipset, respectively.

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Earlier today (12th May 2022), a known tipster has revealed key specifications of the upcoming Oppo Reno 8 Pro. While we already have covered a lot of its specs in previous reports and rumors, let’s have a look at the latest leak.

The news arrives from tipster known Digital Chat Station who shared this details on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). In the post, the leakster claims that the Reno 8 Pro will be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MAX SoC, which is in line with our previous reports. He further added that the chipset will be paired with the company’s in house MariSilicon X NPU as well. On the front, the device will sport a 6.7 inch OLED display from BOE that has a FHD+ resolution and a center aligned punch hole cutout for the 32 megapixel Sony IMX709 selfie shooter.

On the other hand, the rear will feature a triple camera setup, which includes a 50 megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery pack that supports 80W fast charging. The tipster also shared some additional details as well, including an X axis linear motor, dual stereo speakers, NFC, and aviation grade aluminum metal frame.

Apparently, the Reno 8 Pro will weigh around 183 grams and measure just 7.34mm in thickness. Furthermore, he also shared that the model will be available in multiple color variants. This includes a gray, green, and black color option. Apart from this, the tipster stated that the Reno 8 series model with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 will also feature the MariSilicon X NPU as well.

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In December 2021, OPPO unveiled the Reno7 SE, Reno7, and Reno7 Pro smartphones in China. The Chinese manufacturer is in the process of bringing the Reno7 series to the global markets. Going by the launch pattern of the Reno lineup in China, the company is expected to announce the Reno8 series of smartphones by mid-2022. Well ahead of the expected launch, leaked official renders of the Reno8 or Reno8 Pro have surfaced on the web.

Publication LetsGoDigital has received official product images from a patent design that OPPO filed in China. While the images showcase the appearance of the smartphone from the front, rear, as well as from sides, there is no confirmation of its final product name. However, the overall design of the device suggests that it could be the Reno8 or Reno8 Pro smartphone.

The patent images show that the alleged Reno8 Pro will come in three colors such as black, silver, and blue gradient. The front side of the phone features a punch-hole display with minimal bezels

Speaking of the cameras, the handset can be seen sporting a triple camera unit placed in a rectangle-shaped unit. The side views of the phone show that its cameras do not protrude much from the housing. The power button of the device is placed on the right, while the volume keys are on the left.

The rumor mill is yet to spill information on the Reno8 series of smartphones. It is advisable to wait for further reports to see whether the above-shown handset will release as a Reno8 lineup model or a smartphone from some other series.

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