Following the success of their previous TWS offerings, OPPO has unveiled the latest addition to their lineup – the OPPO Enco X3i. Designed for users seeking premium sound quality without breaking the bank, these earbuds boast an impressive array of features and technical specifications. Let’s delve deeper into what the Enco X3i has to offer.
Immersive Audio Experience: Dual Drivers and Hi-Res Audio Support
The heart of the Enco X3i lies in its integrated coaxial design featuring dual dynamic drivers. This industry-leading setup utilizes a 10.4mm woofer and a 6mm tweeter, working in tandem to minimize distortion and deliver a well-balanced, immersive soundscape. The frequency response range spans from 15Hz to 40kHz, ensuring impactful bass, clear highs, and crisp vocals for an elevated listening experience.
Further enhancing audio quality, the Enco X3i supports the LHDC 5.0 Bluetooth codec. This technology enables high-fidelity audio transmission with low latency over Bluetooth, earning the Enco X3i the Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification – a testament to its exceptional audio capabilities.
Tailored Listening and 3D Audio Immersion
OPPO takes audio personalization a step further with the introduction of Golden Sound 2.0 on the Enco X3i. Through a quick audio test, the earbuds generate a personalized profile and fine-tune the sound output to your unique hearing preferences. This ensures you get a tailored listening experience optimized for your ears.
But the Enco X3i doesn’t stop there. It also boasts OPPO Alive Audio, a proprietary technology that utilizes algorithms and head-related transfer function (HRTF) data to simulate 3D spatial audio. This creates a sense of depth and dimension, enveloping you in a truly immersive soundscape regardless of the device or audio source you’re using.
Active Noise Cancellation for Undisturbed Audio Bliss
Background noise can be a major enemy of a good listening experience. The Enco X3i addresses this with its TÜV Rheinland-certified intelligent noise cancellation technology. This system boasts an ultra-wide frequency range of 4,000Hz and can achieve a noise cancellation depth of up to 49 dB. This allows you to block out both low-frequency rumbles like traffic and high-pitched sounds from instruments, letting you fully focus on your music or calls.
Smart-Scene Noise Cancellation further enhances the Enco X3i’s functionality. Utilizing three built-in microphones and intelligent algorithms, it detects ambient noise and automatically selects the most suitable noise-cancellation mode. Transparency Mode, for example, allows you to stay aware of your surroundings while still enjoying your audio content, adding a layer of safety and convenience. Additionally, call noise cancellation and wind noise cancellation algorithms filter out unwanted sounds during calls, ensuring clear and stable communication.
Seamless Connectivity and Lag-Free Performance
The OPPO Enco X3i leverages Bluetooth 5.3 for lightning-fast transmission of high-fidelity audio. This translates to a low full-chain latency of just 94ms, ideal for a lag-free gaming experience where sound and visuals are perfectly synchronized.
Multitasking becomes effortless with the Enco X3i’s dual-device connection capabilities. Compatible with Android, iOS, and Windows devices, the earbuds seamlessly switch between smartphones, tablets, and laptops, boosting your productivity. Google Fast Pair further simplifies pairing for Android users, ensuring a truly versatile experience.
Intuitive Controls, Durable Design, and Extended Playback
Touch-sensitive areas on the stems offer intuitive control over the Enco X3i. With a simple swipe up or down, you can adjust the volume for a personalized listening experience.
Durability is another key feature. The earbuds boast an IP55 dust and water resistance rating, making them suitable for everyday use and even handling sweaty workouts or light rain.
The Enco X3i delivers impressive battery life. A single charge offers up to 10 hours of continuous playback with noise cancellation disabled. When combined with the charging case, the total listening time extends to a remarkable 44 hours. And if you’re short on time, a quick 10-minute Fast Charge provides up to seven hours of playback, ensuring you never miss a beat.
Stylish Design and Comfortable Fit
The Enco X3i comes in two elegant colour options: Electric Blue and Meteor Grey.15 Both flaunt a sleek and modern aesthetic with a metallic coating and matte finish. The charging case features a rounded rectangle body and an anti-smudge coating for a comfortable grip.
Comfort is paramount, and the Enco X3i weighs just 4.8 grams per bud. Designed based on thousands of ear scans, they offer a snug yet pressure-free fit for extended wear.
Pricing and Availability
The OPPO Enco X3i is now available in Malaysia for a retail price of RM499. You can purchase them at OPPO Brand Stores, My OPPO Space, authorized dealers, OPPO’s official online stores, and other authorized retailers.
OPPO has unveiled its latest flagship tablet, the OPPO Pad 3 Pro. This powerful device boasts a stunning display, top-tier performance, and a host of innovative features that elevate the tablet experience to new heights.
The new OPPO Pad features a 12.1-inch 3K display with a 7:5 aspect ratio. This large, high-resolution screen delivers vibrant colours and sharp details, making it ideal for content consumption, gaming, and productivity tasks. The 144Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and transitions, while the 900 nits peak brightness guarantees excellent visibility even in bright outdoor conditions.
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, the OPPO Pad 3 Pro offers flagship-level performance. This powerful chipset, coupled with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, ensures smooth multitasking and effortless handling of demanding applications.
OPPO has also integrated its ColorOS 15 with the Trinity Engine, further optimizing the device’s performance and efficiency. This ensures that the new tablet delivers a seamless and responsive user experience.
The OPPO Pad 3 Pro is equipped with a 13MP rear camera that captures clear and detailed photos and videos. The front-facing 8MP camera is perfect for video calls and selfies.
The device is backed by a massive 9510mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging, ensuring that you can stay productive for extended periods without worrying about battery life.
The OPPO Pad 3 Pro features a quad-speaker setup with support for Dolby Atmos, delivering immersive audio for movies, music, and games. The tablet also supports OReality Audio for an even more immersive listening experience.
Pricing and Availability
The OPPO Pad 3 Pro is now available in Malaysia for RM3,299. It comes in a single Starlit Blue colourway.
OPPO‘s latest flagship smartphone series, the Find X8 series, has finally made its international debut. The Find X8 and Find X8 Pro boast a powerful combination of cutting-edge technology, premium design, and an innovative camera system co-developed with Hasselblad.
Thoughtful Design Meets Durability
Both Find X8 and Find X8 Pro are designed with elegance and durability in mind. The rich glass and aluminium construction paired with the striking “Cosmos Ring” design is touted to deliver a comfortable in-hand experience. Despite housing impressive camera systems, both phones are still slim and svelte. OPPO is touting the new series’s design as one that sets a new benchmark for ultra-slim flagship camera phones.
The Find X8 offers a 6.59-inch display; a size OPPO calls the “golden size” as it strikes a balance between being compact and immersive. The phone’s slender 7.85mm profile and lightweight 193g body ensure a comfortable fit for various scenarios.
For users who prefer large displays, the Pro boasts an expansive 6.78-inch Infinite View Display. Its size is balanced by an elegant, curved frame and quad-curved glass on both the front and back, creating a smooth and easy-to-hold design.
Both models are IP68 and IP69 dust and water-resistant, offering peace of mind. Additionally, the vanilla X8 comes with Swiss SGS and Military Grade certification, making it resistant to drops and impacts.
The vanilla X8 comes in three colourways: Star Grey, Space Black, and Shell Pink. Each features a diffuse finish that elevates the aesthetics and resists fingerprints. The Pro is available in Space Black and Pearl White. Both carry forward the sleek aesthetic but with a unique pearlescent pattern in the Pearl White variant, adding a touch of exclusivity.
Levelling Up Photography with The Hasselblad Master Camera System
The Find X8 Series debuts a completely new Hasselblad Master Camera System, featuring ultra-high-quality zoom capabilities and advanced AI-powered features. Both phones boast a lineup of 50MP cameras, with the X8 offering a combination of 15mm (0.6x), 24mm (1x), and 73mm (3x) periscope cameras. The Pro takes it a step further with a quad-camera setup, adding a 135mm (6x) periscope camera for unparalleled zoom and a larger 23mm wide-angle camera sensor.
(Source: OPPO) OPPO Find X8 Pro Camera Setup
Both models feature the new triple prism periscope camera with a flagship 50MP, 1/1.95-inch Sony LYT600 sensor, ensuring superior low-light photo and video capture, despite its compact size. It’s worth noting that the Pro is the first phone globally to offer two periscope cameras, delivering industry-leading gapless zoom performance.
Iconic Hasselblad Portrait Mode and AI-Powered Zoom
The new flagship smartphones bring the acclaimed Hasselblad Portrait Mode to your pocket, perfect for capturing stunning portraits with the help of the periscope cameras. The Find X8 Pro is the only smartphone globally to offer 135mm optical portraits, allowing you to take impactful and dynamic photos of people and pets.
(Source: OPPO) OPPO Find X8 Camera Setup
For situations requiring exceptional zoom capabilities, AI Telescope Zoom pushes the boundaries of the Find X8 Series’ hardware, enabling the creation of impressive photos at up to 60x zoom. Whether capturing a picturesque landscape or a performer on stage, the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro offer unparalleled zoom potential.
The Find X8 Series also introduces Lightning Snap, a feature that captures a burst of photos at up to seven frames per second with a long press of the shutter button, without compromising image quality. This ensures that you capture the perfect moment without missing a beat.
Ultra-Powerful Performance with the MediaTek Dimensity 9400
Powered by the latest MediaTek flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9400, the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro deliver exceptional performance and energy efficiency. Built on TSMC’s 2nd generation 3nm process, the Dimensity 9400 offers a 35% faster CPU and 41% faster GPU performance compared to its predecessor.
OPPO and MediaTek have collaborated to optimize the series with the all-new Trinity Engine, ensuring smooth and responsive performance. The devices also feature an advanced cooling system to handle demanding tasks without overheating.
The Find X8 Series introduces AI LinkBoost, a technology that optimizes connectivity in challenging environments. With 20 antennas, these phones ensure a strong and stable connection, even in crowded areas like stadiums and subways. AI LinkBoost also enhances upload and download speeds, reduces latency, and provides a seamless gaming experience.
The smartphones boast impressive battery life, thanks to innovative silicon-carbon battery technology. The Find X8 packs a 5630mAh battery, while the Find X8 Pro offers a larger 5910mAh battery. Both devices support 80W SUPERVOOC charging for rapid charging and 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging.
ColorOS 15: A Smarter, Smoother Experience
The new flagship smartphones will be running on ColorOS 15, OPPO’s latest operating system. ColorOS 15 offers a sleek and intuitive user interface, along with a host of AI-powered features:
AI Clarity Enhance: Improves the quality of low-resolution images.
AI Unblur: Restores clarity to blurry photos.
AI Reflection Remover: Removes unwanted reflections from photos.
AI Studio: Generates creative images using AI.
AI ToolBox: Offers AI-powered tools for writing, translating, and summarizing text.
Pricing and Availability
The OPPO Find X8 Series will be available in Malaysia on November 30, 2024. The Find X8 (16GB+512GB) is priced at RM3,699, while the Find X8 Pro (16GB+512GB) is priced at RM4,999.
Pre-order the Find X8 Series and enjoy exclusive gifts worth up to RM3,214. You can pre-order the devices at OPPO Brand Stores, My OPPO Space, authorized dealers, OPPO’s official online stores, and other authorized retailers.
OPPO has unveiled its latest smartphone series, the Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro, ushering in a new era of smartphone design and user experience. Both phones boast a stunning quad-curved display, a revolutionary design that pushes the boundaries of immersion and aesthetics. Let’s delve deeper into the specifications, design, and software features that make the Reno 12 series stand out.
Quad Curved Display on A Reno Smartphone
The defining feature of the Reno 12 series is undoubtedly its groundbreaking quad-curved display. Unlike previous models with curved edges on just the sides, the Reno 12 boasts a display that curves gently on all four sides. This creates a truly immersive visual experience, blurring the lines between the display and the phone’s frame for a seamless and futuristic look.
Both the Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro feature a large 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2412 pixels) AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate for exceptional clarity and responsiveness. Whether you’re gaming, watching videos, or browsing the web, the Reno 12 series promises a visually captivating experience.
MediaTek Under the Hood
Under the hood, the Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro pack a serious punch. The 12 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8250 chipset, a capable processor designed for everyday tasks, multimedia, and even light gaming. The Pro model steps it up a notch with the more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9200+, ideal for users who demand high performance for mobile gaming and applications.
Both chipsets are paired with ample LPDDR5X RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and app switching. The base models for both phones come with 12GB of RAM, with options for up to 16GB on higher-tier variants. Storage options range from 256GB to a staggering 1TB, providing ample space for your photos, videos, and apps.
OPPO Reno’s Signature Camera Powered Up
The OPPO Reno 12 series doesn’t disappoint in the camera department. Both phones are equipped with a triple-lens rear camera system housed in a sleek rectangular module. The primary sensor on the Reno 12 is a 50-megapixel Sony LYT600 sensor, capable of capturing crisp and detailed photos in various lighting conditions. It’s accompanied by a 50-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom for capturing distant subjects and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor for capturing expansive landscapes and group shots. The Reno 12 Pro takes things a step further with a Sony IMX890 primary sensor, also boasting 50 megapixels but promising even better low-light performance.
On the front, both phones boast a remarkable 50-megapixel selfie camera, ensuring you can take high-quality selfies and video calls. OPPO has included a variety of software features to enhance your photography experience, including AI scene recognition, night mode, portrait mode, and various filters.
Beautiful on the Outside, Powerful on the Inside
The innovative quad-curved display isn’t the only design highlight of the series. Both phones are crafted from a lightweight and durable die-cast aluminium alloy frame, giving them a premium feel in the hand. The back panel is covered in Corning Gorilla Glass for added protection against scratches and nicks. The Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro come in a variety of colourways, allowing you to choose a phone that matches your style.
The Reno 12 series runs on Android 14 with OPPO’s ColorOS 14 custom interface on top. ColorOS 14 offers a clean and user-friendly experience with a wide range of customization options. It also includes a variety of features designed to enhance your productivity and entertainment experience, such as a dark mode, app cloning, and a game mode.
Both the 12 and 12 Pro boast impressive battery capacities of 5000mAh, ensuring you can stay connected and productive throughout the day. The phones also support 80W fast charging, allowing you to quickly power up your device when needed.
Pricing & Availability
The OPPO Reno 12 series is currently available for pre-order in China, with a global launch expected soon.
The OPPO Reno 12 will be available in three variants: 12GB RAM + 256GB storage priced at CN¥2,699 (approx. USD$413 / RM1,733); 16GB + 256GB priced at CN¥2,999 (approx. USD$460 / RM1,925); and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage priced at CN¥3,499 (approx. USD$533 / RM2,228). The Reno 12 will be available in Soft Peach, Ebony Black and Millenium Silver.
The OPPO Reno 12 Pro will also come in similar variants. The version with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage will be priced at CN¥3,299 (approx. USD $507 / RM2,118) while the 16GB RAM + 256GB storage version will be priced at CN¥3,599 (approx. USD $550 / RM2,298) and the 16GB RAM + 1TB storage version will be priced at CN¥4,299 (approx. USD $658 / RM2,753). The 12 Pro will be available in Silver Fantasy Purple, Ebony Black, and Champagne Gold.
OPPO is no stranger to wearable tech. The company announced its first Air Glass concept more than 2 years ago. This year, it’s working to up the ante when it comes to this concept while leveraging AI and Generative AI advancements that have been the hallmark of the past two years.
The OPPO Air Glass 3 comes with a slew of improved features including a reduced 50g of weight. Together with this, OPPO is deploying a brand-new material called a resin waveguide which it has developed in-house. This waveguide has a refractive index of 1.70 which is similar to the lenses we use for corrective glasses. Together with this, the new OPPO Air Glass 3 comes with a full-colour display – a massive update from the previous monochrome display. It also comes with a peak brightness of 1000 nits.
Even with all those upgrades, OPPO is managing to bring even bigger updates to the Air Glass 3 in the form of Generative AI and AI-enabled features. When the Air Glass 3 is paired to a smartphone with the Air Glass app, it will be able to leverage AndesGPT, OPPO’s in-house AI model. While the company has not elaborated on how exactly the Air Glass will be able to fully leverage the AI, it is accessible through voice commands. This can be done by touching the temple of the glasses. OPPO also collaborated with Qualcomm and startup, AspenTek, to develop a new AI motion algorithm that allows for better quality pictures and video from moving subjects.
Like previous models, the Air Glass 3 also supports touch and gesture controls. This can be used to control music playback, navigate information displays and the UI as well as quick actions when in calls. Speaking of calls, the Air Glass 3 features reverse sound field technology. This is an open acoustic design that allows you to listen to calls and music without the need to wear or plugin earphones. OPPO has also improved noise isolation in the Air Glass 3 by including 4 mics among other innovations.
The company hasn’t yet announced any availability for the Air Glass 3 but it looks ready for the market. We’ll just have to wait and see when and if the XR Glasses hit the market.
OPPO’s Reno 11 series has only just been announced globally. The new series comes with two entries: the Reno 11 and the Reno 11 Pro. The latter comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. We’re taking an in-depth look at the new OPPO smartphone and putting it to the test.
It sounds promising on paper with an Octacore processor running the system. However, performance in day to day usage is a whole other story. We’ve put the smartphone to test and summarized it in our video. If you want the full breakdown, you can check out our in-depth review.
Bookmarks:
0:00 – Glam Shots & Intro 0:30 – Design 1:30 – Feature Focus: IR Blaster 1:51 – Display 2:57 – Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 3:05 – Gaming 3:30 – Multitasking on Color OS 14 4:20 – Battery Life 5:58 – Camera 6:29 – Feature Focus: Portrait Photography 7:20 – Feature Focus: Camera Software 8:40 – Feature Focus: Video 9:30 – Closing
Together with the OPPO Reno 11 Series announced today, OPPO also unleashed a trio of devices that to complement the new smartphone series. Among that trio is its newest tablet – the OPPO Pad Neo. A new, affordable tablet that complements its current line up of OPPO Pads including the Pad Air and Pad 2.
The new OPPO Pad Neo comes with a sizeable 11.4-inch ReadFit screen. It has a whopping 2.4K resolution and an atypical 7:5 aspect ratio. OPPO claims that this aspect ratio will give a more natural feel when reading on the table. The tablet boasts a 260 ppi pixel density and a 90Hz refresh rate. Colour accuracy wise, it only covers 96% of the NTSC colour space.
The tablet is also taking eye care into overdrive with features baked into the hardware to take care of your eyes. In addition to the 7:5 aspect ratio that mimics the size of an A4 paper, it comes with a colour temperature sensor. This sensor dynamically adjusts the colour temperature to suit the surroundings of the user. It has over 2,048 levels of adaptive brightness as well. Together with Bed Time mode, the tablet is optimised to reduce blue light emissions by more than 50% compared to a normal LCD screen. This is also supported by TUV Rheinland certifications as a Full Care Display and Circadian Friendly display.
The Tablet is able to connect seamlessly with compatible devices. This will enable cross device synchronization of compatible apps over Bluetooth. With features like Content Sync, App Relay and Screen Mirroring, you’ll be able to stay productive across devices seamlessly. If you’re opting for the WiFi version, it’ll be able to jump on to your phone’s connectivity with Communication Sharing. This feature is supposedly 30% more power efficient compared to conventional hotspots.
The OPPO Pad Neo comes with a MediaTek Helio G99 with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Powering all of this is a 8,000mAh battery with support for 33W SuperVOOC Flash Charge.
Pricing & Availability
The OPPO Pad Neo will be retailing for RM1,199 for the Wi-Fi version with 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard memory; and RM1,399 for the 4G LTE version with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard memory.
Purchases of the Pad Neo will come with a Pad Neo Smart Case worth RM99.
OPPO‘s Reno Series just got a big upgrade. The new Reno 11 series is turning things up to 11 when it comes to portrait photography with an all-new approach and specifications that put photography first. With two new entries – the Reno 11 and the Reno 11 Pro, the new portrait photography-focused smartphone is bound to raise more than a few eyebrows. Keep in mind, that these devices are essentially brand new devices compared to the Reno 11 series that was released in China.
The global versions of the OPPO Reno 11 series come with MediaTek processors. The vanilla Reno 11 comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 while the Reno 11 Pro comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. Both come with 16GB of RAM. The Pro comes with 512GB of internal storage while the vanilla version comes with 256GB. The display on both versions is a 6.7-inch OLED display with an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The display covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour space and supports 10-bit colour depth. It also has a peak brightness of 950 nits.
When it comes to their cameras, the Reno 11 and Reno 11 Pro differ in their main camera sensors. The Reno 11 comes with a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 sensor while the Pro comes with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX 890. These sensors are complemented by a 32-megapixel telephoto Sony IMX709 sensor with 2x optical zoom and an 8-megapixel ultrawide Sony IMX355 sensor. Up front, there’s another 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 for selfies.
The phones support SuperVOOC charge. The Reno 11 Pro’s smaller 4,600mAh battery supports SuperVOOC Flash charging at 80W while the regular Reno 11 comes with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W SuperVOOC flash charging.
OPPO is taking a nature-inspired approach to the design with the Reno 11 series. The series itself comes in three colours and designs – Pearl White, Rock Grey and Wave Green. Pearl White is exclusively available for the Reno 11 Pro while the Wave Green is only available for the regular 11. All the colours take cues from elements in nature, the Pearl White takes it design cues from the mother of pearl with a unique three-layered assembly process that bring the dynamism of the mother of pearl to life. The Wave Green from the lapping ocean waves and Rock Grey from the rocks that dot the beaches.
Pricing & Availability
The OPPO Reno 11 Series will be available starting today. The Reno 11 Pro will be priced at RM2,899 while the regular Reno 11 will be priced at RM1,899.
Purchases of the smartphones from 11 January until 25th January will come with freebies worth up RM476.
Model
Freebies
OPPO Reno11 Pro
Rewards worth up to RM476 OPPO SUPERVOOC 80W car charger and cable worth RM178 Free 1-year extended warranty worth RM109 (valid till 31st Jan 2024)
Exclusively for My OPPO Members, customers will be eligible to receive additional rewards worth up to RM189 from Viu, ZUS Coffee and Lexis Hibiscus, Port Dickson.
OPPO Reno11
Rewards worth up to RM427 OPPO Enco Buds2 worth RM129 Free 1-year extended warranty worth RM109 (valid till 31st Jan 2024)
Exclusively for My OPPO Members, customers will be eligible to receive additional rewards worth up to RM189 from Viu, ZUS Coffee and Lexis Hibiscus, Port Dickson.
In conjunction with the launch, OPPO will be having a roadshow across three cities in Malaysia. Kicking off in Johor, the OPPO Reno 11 series will be on display at Johor Sutera Mall from 12 January until 14 january 2024. Penang will follow suit from the 26 January until 28 January 2024. Kuala Lumpur will wrap things up in February. OPPO will be announcing more details as the dates approach.
OPPO’s Reno lineup was initially launched to bring a sharp focus on mobile photography in smartphones. It’s safe to say that OPPO has successfully done that over the years. So, where does that leave the Reno 11 and the Reno 11 Pro? Well, aside from iterative updates, we’re struggling to see where OPPO can push the bar further. That said, with the rapid improvements in camera technology, OPPO is trying to show us otherwise.
The Reno 11 series has to be one of the most streamlined Reno series in recent years. Even looking at the specifications on paper, we clearly see where OPPO is putting its focus. Is that going to be enough to set the Reno 11 Pro apart from its competitors? We’re taking a deep dive in our in-depth review of it.
Design
OPPO isn’t shying away from dolling up its smartphones. The OPPO Reno 11 Pro is no exception. The smartphone is kicking 2024 in gear when it comes to design. It’s pushing some boundaries when it comes to the price point. But, what’s more important is OPPO is making design choices that make sense while keeping things aesthetically pleasing. There’s three colours that are available for the Reno 11 series: Pearl White, Rock Grey and Wave Green. But since this is a Reno 11 Pro review – we’re focusing on the Pearl White and Rock Grey.
We got the Pearl White in for review. So, let’s start with that. The Pearl White comes with an iridescent finish that mimics the sheen of a mother of pearl. OPPO has also textured the finish with irregular swashes of white with a hint of white shimmer as well. The back is of the phone is finished with a matte finish. This has to be one of the best design choices on this phone as it prevents fingerprints from populating your smartphone. The overall design brings pizzazz to what can be one of the more drab colours when it comes to smartphones.
The Rock Grey is a more subtle design with a more subdued finish. It comes with a metallic grey colour which is reminiscent of the gunmetal grey we used to see. The deep hue of grey is brightened up with a touch of metallic shimmer. This gives it a deeper, more emotive finish. It comes with the same matte finish that is used in the Pearl White version.
Design isn’t just about the colours with the Reno 11 Pro. OPPO has even made the camera hump a little more interesting. The camera sensors of the Reno 11 Pro are housed in a slightly raised, metal pill. What’s more, unlike a lot of the newer camera configurations, the Reno 11 Pro comes with all of its sensors in a row. This is such a refreshing change, especially when you’re in front of the camera. You don’t have to worry about the exact position of the sensors as the arrangement makes it easy to focus in just one place. The camera hump also comes with a ridged finish around the perimeter. It’s a pretty nice touch of texture.
The smartphone comes with a dual-curved finish. Both the display on the front and the back of the phone melt seamlessly into the metallic frame of the smartphone. The frame also comes with some quirky finishes that give the phone a little bit of personality. The buttons bubble up the clean line of the metallic frame. On the bottom, you have four holes for your speaker, the USB-C port and the SIM tray.
Hardware
The OPPO Reno 11 Pro isn’t shying away from pushing the boundaries of what defines a mid-range. It marries capable processing and RAM. However, when you look at the specs of the Reno 11 Pro, it’s as clear as day that OPPO is focused on delivering a camera experience that is beyond normal.
Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Fingerprint (Optical, under display) Gyroscope Compass
Miscellaneous
Dual SIM
Retail Price (Malaysia)
Retail Price (EU)
User Interface
The OPPO Reno 11 Pro runs on ColorOS 14 atop Android 14. This iteration of ColorOS comes with a bevvy of improvements. These come in the form of new features and improvements that come with Android 14 as well as new features that come exclusively with ColorOS 14.
ColorOS 14 builds on the Aquamorphic design of ColorOS 13. It’s not a complete overhaul of the UIs. However, OPPO has done quite a few tweaks that bring a whole new dimension to customizations and personalisation on ColorOS. They’ve improved on Android 14’s UI customizations with better colour fluidity – even when it comes to theming.
That said, ColorOS 14 still maintains its simplicity. In fact, ColorOS 14 on the Reno 11 Pro brings quite a few improvements when it comes to intuitiveness. Certain UI elements like pop-up notifications and even persistent notifications are easier to interact with. One of my personal favourite improvements is OPPO’s approach to folders. With ColorOS 14, you have the option to have conventional Android folders or expand them to display up to 4 interactable icons. This makes it possible to have your most used apps in these folders still accessible on the fly in one tap.
The improvements to ColorOS 14 bring a level of speed and fluidity to the UI that makes using the Reno 11 Pro really enjoyable. Stutters and lags are rare with these improvements. What’s more, OPPO’s approach to Android 14’s improvements not only makes sense to its users but also improves the overall experience without making it necessary to relearn features.
Performance
OPPO’s focus on bringing the best experience when it comes to camera performance hasn’t distracted the company from upping the ante with overall phone performance. The improvements to ColorOS’s fluidity help with overall performance but OPPO’s tweaks under the hood are what truly matter when it comes to performance. Of course, as always, we’re not focusing on benchmarks. Instead, we’re looking at the actual day-to-day experience.
Multitasking & Productivity
Of course, when multitasking always takes centre stage when we talk about performance. The reason behind this is simple – most of us are using our phones as extensions of our computers to keep productive on the go. With the OPPO Reno 11 Pro, you’re not going to be falling back when it comes to performance.
In fact, if anything, OPPO has made it easier to be productive without AI functionality – something that we’ll be seeing in releases this year in droves. Instead, OPPO’s approach is to bring features that allow you to get things done more intuitively. ColorOS 14 on the OPPO Reno 11 Pro brings one feature that enhances the functionality of the sidebar. In addition to pairing up apps, and having apps you can launch with a swipe and tap, the sidebar is now able to store documents. These documents can either be recent ones or ones you’ve dragged and dropped using the OPPO file explorer.
In addition to this, the Reno 11 Pro also introduces AI-enabled features that allows users to take and create notes more interactively. You can take screenshots and use AI to extract text or pictures in the screenshot without needing to save it to your phone. Extracting pictures or elements of a picture could not be easier with the Reno 11 Pro too.
Overall, the smartphone isn’t missing out on anything when it comes to multitasking. The performance-centred MediaTek Dimensity 8200 allows you to have multiple apps running in the background without much problems. Having things like YouTube running in the background or in split-screen while working on emails and note-taking is no problem. The only time the phone really struggled was when it came to video editing on apps like Adobe Rush and Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom. This is also due to the intense processing that these apps need particularly when it comes to exporting videos. Aside from this, there was little to no hiccups when it came to productivity performance.
Call Quality & Connectivity
OPPO’s Reno 11 Pro is really pushing the bar when it comes to midrange smartphones. The experience when it comes to call quality is pretty good. When it comes to midrange smartphones, we’ve become accustomed to some concessions including a little bit of quality when it comes to call audio. However, the OPPO Reno 11 Pro’s call audio is crisp and warm. It didn’t sound metallic or hollow like other midrange and entry-level smartphones.
It also comes with flagship-level connectivity with Bluetooth 5.4 and Low Energy and support for WiFi 6. These connectivity options allow for faster WiFi speeds as well as support for features such as multi-device connectivity over Bluetooth. This is most apparent when you’re using cross-device features like Windows Phone Link or even OPPO’s multiscreen apps. These apps had quick, stable connections that allowed near-instantaneous interactions with the phone even from the laptop screen. OPPO’s LinkBoost technology is definitely on display when it comes to this. This technology even helps you get connected faster after exiting an elevator.
One of the most welcomed features of the Reno 11 Pro is the return of the IR Blaster. This feature allows you to control your TV, air-conditioner and other appliances straight from your phone. I found myself using this feature to control my room and office air conditioner from my smartphone. It was just a matter of convenience.
Gaming
Gaming is probably one of the only areas where the OPPO Reno 11 Pro was pushed to its limits. As always, we used a wide range of games to push the smartphone. This time around, we used games like Diablo Immortal, Pokemon UNITE, Asphalt 9 and PUBG Mobile. What we found was that the Reno 11 Pro does have some limitations when it comes to graphical processing.
This was most apparent when playing Diablo Immortal. Diablo Immortal tends to push smartphones to their limits when it comes to the number of events happening on the screen at any one time. You can be overrun by hordes of enemies in seconds and with all of them using attacks that cause some form of animation on screen, the smartphone’s GPU is usually maxed out. This was exactly what we saw on the Reno 11 Pro as we were being overrun by a horde of enemies. There were dropped frames, stuttering and even completely missing visual events. However, this was made more bearable by lowering the graphics settings. That said, it didn’t completely remove the stuttering.
Aside from this, the smartphone was able to perform commendably with the other games. Where it was struggling with graphical events in Diablo Immortal, the Reno 11 Pro was able to irk out when it came to Pokemon UNITE. Even when there were team battles in the arena, the Reno 11 Pro didn’t miss a beat. This could be due to the lower amount of graphical events happening overall in UNITE as compared to Immortal. Asphalt 9 and PUBG Mobile were no issue for this smartphone.
The smartphone does get a little warm after a few minutes of gaming. However, it doesn’t get warm to the point that you’re unable to use it or hold it. OPPO’s cooling system in the Reno 11 Pro is able to dissipate the heat pretty effectively. It also cooled down pretty quickly after a gaming session.
Battery Life
The OPPO Reno 11 Pro excels when it comes to battery life. It was a task getting this smartphone to drop even 1%. We were literally running YouTube at max volume while multitasking to drop the battery percentage a single percentage to get footage of SuperVOOC kicking in.
That said, it comes as no surprise that the OPPO Reno 11 Pro is able to irk out more than a day’s worth of battery on a single charge of its 4,600mAh battery. I was easily able to get about 12 hours of battery with my day-to-day usage. This includes syncing more than seven email accounts and running apps like Canary Mail, and Gmail, and also social media apps like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Even with continuous gaming, I was able to irk out at least 4 hours of battery life. This was even with games like Diablo Immortal.
Display
The display of the OPPO Reno 11 Pro is an FHD+ OLED panel. The 6.7-inch curved OLED display is commendable when it comes to display performance. It covers 100% DCI-P3 colour space with certifications for HDR10+ and 10-bit colour. This means that the display supports up to 1.07 billion hues and 950 nits peak brightness. It also has a dynamic refresh rate supporting up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s also got 93% coverage of the face of the smartphone.
This combination is a winning one when it comes to the Reno 11 Pro. It’s able to bring true-to-life colour when you’re watching videos and gaming. That said, the colour is more important when it comes to capturing photos. With the Reno 11 Pro, photos are nearly what you see is what you get (WYSIWYG) from display to actual printing.
That said, OPPO’s concessions on display could be one of the few that would have given it a better edge over the competition. I’m excluding the camera setup when it comes to saying this cause, OPPO’s approach to it is on another level altogether. However, while it may be a concession, it doesn’t compromise the value of the overall package of the smartphone.
The smartphone’s display is, however, one of the better ones we’ve seen on a smartphone in its category. Its colour reproduction, bit depth and support for HDR10+ give it an edge when it comes to delivering a user experience that is not only commendable but could also be a benchmark.
Cameras
The OPPO Reno 11 Pro is a poignant statement with its camera setup. Not only is it proving that you don’t need large 100-megapixel and 200-megapixel to get killer pictures. The smartphone comes with a 50-megapixel main camera sensor with a 1/1.56” sensor size and an f/1.8 aperture. This is complemented by a 32-megapixel, 1/2.74” sensor size and an f/2.0 aperture and an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and 112°field of view.
The setup delivers on OPPO’s promise of the Reno series being “The Portrait Expert” and then some. This is thanks to OPPO’s own AI algorithms that kick in with post-processing. OPPO calls this its “Portrait Expert Engine”. With the Reno 11 Pro, they’re kicking it into high gear with better subject and scene recognition, skin and facial feature protection, better clarity, stereoscopic light and shading and better background optimisation and fusion. What all this jargon means is that the smartphone is able to produce near DSLR quality pictures with deep bokeh and sharp subjects.
We tested the smartphone’s cameras in auto, pro and portrait modes. The resultant pictures were not only commendable, but it was also some of the best photos we’ve seen in a while from a smartphone camera. The photos were detailed, sharp and had colour depth. For lack of a better expression, the photos felt more alive. Deep contrasts and vivid colours help bring the resultant picture to life. Even in low-light conditions, the camera is able to perform commendably. However, pictures under lower light are less detailed and noticeably noisier particularly when it comes to human subjects.
When it comes to the front camera, it’s more of the same. Under good lighting, the pictures turn out detailed and lively. However, in low light, the photos leave some space for improvement. This doesn’t make it any less of a performer when it comes to the camera. In fact, it’s probably one of the better front-facing cameras available on the market right now.
That said, the camera’s performance on video is better than most. It’s able to shoot in 4K 30fps on both the front and back cameras. This is one of the few that can do it without being drained or heating up much. The resultant videos are clear, crisp and detailed. Audio recording can be a little noisy but it’s not unexpected.
The one issue that may crop up for more seasoned photographers with the Reno 11 Pro is the fact that the white balance on each of its sensors is different. The main sensor is very natural. However, when you jump to the ultrawide or telephoto sensors you get either a blue or green tinge that translates into the photos unless you compensate for it. It’s more obvious in videos. However, we don’t see this becoming a make-or-break situation for most users.
OPPO’s Portrait Expert Experience Refined While Striking a Balance Between Performance, Photography and Value for Money
The OPPO Reno 11 Pro is OPPO’s best foot forward when it comes to smartphone cameras within the RM1,500 to RM2,500 price range. While the company has made tweaks to its formula, it still delivers one of the best camera experiences in the price range. If they achieve nothing else, they are setting themselves apart from the competition with features that make their smartphone a real contender for a smartphone that is camera first. OPPO’s Reno 11 Pro not only ups the ante when it comes to photography, it’s setting a standard when it comes to midrange devices.
OPPO Malaysia is marking its 10th anniversary with a Year-End Sale from 11 December 2023 to 2 January 2024. As part of this sale, there’ll be flash sale promotions, price drops, and a chance to win lucky draw prizes.
OPPO Flash Sale
OPPO is running limited offer deals for their Flash Sale. The first 1,000 lucky individuals at each participating outlet can snag a discount of RM100 on the recently released OPPO A79. And that’s not all – the Reno 10 Series is also getting in on the action with a RM200 discount. Here are the spotlight offers and promo prices:
OPPO A79: RM1,099 (RRP: RM1,199)
OPPO Reno 10: RM1,599 (RRP: RM1,799)
OPPO Reno 10 Pro: RM1,799 (RRP: RM1,999)
Price Drop on OPPO Smartphones
If you’ve been eyeing the OPPO A58 and OPPO A38 smartphones, this is also an opportunity to get them at a nice discount:
OPPO A58 (6GB+128GB): RM649 (RRP: RM699)
OPPO A38: RM549(RRP: RM599)
“Enjoy the Present” Lucky Draw
If you’re looking to win big, every smartphone purchase will also open the door to the “Enjoy the Present” Lucky Draw on the My OPPO App. OPPO has a pool of prizes valued at RM1 million to giveaway! You can win prizes including the OPPO Pad 2 (worth RM2,599), OPPO Pad Air 4+64GB (worth RM899), OPPO Enco Buds2 (worth RM129), OPPO Enco Air3 (worth RM249), and OPPO Band 2 (worth RM249).
Those who purchase any OPPO smartphone worth RM1,000 and above will also earn an extra entry in the Lucky Draw. Simply sign up or log in to the My OPPO App. After that, head to the ‘Lucky Draw’ tab under ‘Activities’ on the Homepage, and click “GO” to try your luck.
OPPO is also giving more this holiday season with their giveaway campaign. Play the “Enjoy the Present” game on OPPO Malaysia’s Official Facebook page, and you can stand a chance to win Red Box Karaoke Cash Vouchers worth RM200. Here’s how you can participate:
Visit the campaign post on OPPO Malaysia’s Official Facebook Page.
