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.
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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
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Retail Price (Malaysia)
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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 is at it again with a duo of midrange smartphones that are looking to change the way the company approaches its midrange offerings. The OPPO Reno 11 and Reno 11 Pro showcase a blend of cutting-edge technology, innovative design, and a feature-rich experience. The approach isn’t changing too much from the Reno 10 series. However, OPPO is looking to pack even more power, features and flourish when it comes to the new Reno 11 series.
Packed with Power to Supercharge Performance
The vanilla Reno 11 boasts a vibrant 6.7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate that promises silky-smooth transitions and an immersive visual experience. The Pro model takes it up a notch with a slightly larger 6.74-inch OLED panel, also featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and an impressive peak brightness of 1,600 nits.
The design ethos of the Reno 11 series is equally noteworthy. Both models sport a sleek and modern aesthetic, with the Pro variant subtly distinguishing itself. The displays curve elegantly at the edges, enhancing not just the visual appeal but also the overall handling experience. The punch-hole design for the selfie camera and the fingerprint scanner under the display demonstrates a commitment to both form and function.
Under the hood, the Reno 11 series flexes its muscles with formidable chipsets. The standard Reno 11 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset, offering a seamless and responsive user experience. Meanwhile, the Pro model houses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, an SoC known for its prowess in handling demanding tasks with ease.
The vanilla version packs a robust 4,800mAh battery, while the Pro model, with its slightly smaller form factor, still impresses with a 4,700mAh battery. What sets these devices apart is their charging prowess. The Reno 11 supports 67W charging, ensuring a quick power-up, while the Pro model accelerates the charging game with an 80W charging speed. A 19-minute charge from 0 to 50% for the Reno 11 promises minimal disruptions to your day.
Cameras the Carry on the Reno Ethos
The camera system is undoubtedly a star feature of the Reno 11 series. Both models present users with a versatile and powerful camera setup. The 50-megapixel main camera is accompanied by a 32-megapixel portrait lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 32-megapixel selfie shooter.
The Pro model takes it a step further by incorporating the higher-end Sony LYT-700 sensor that should elevate the camera performance to new heights. Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) across both models ensures that shaky hands don’t compromise the quality of your photos and videos. Whether you’re capturing landscapes, portraits, or selfies, the Reno 11 series promises a photography experience that resonates with both enthusiasts and casual users.
Pricing & Availability
The standard Reno 11 is priced at CNY2,499 (~RM1,640). The Pro model commands a starting price of CNY3,499 (~RM2,295).
As of now, OPPO has left the global audience in anticipation, with no official word on the international availability of these smartphones. The tech community worldwide eagerly awaits news of the Reno 11 series expanding its reach beyond China, bringing its innovative features to a global audience
Earlier this year, OPPO launched their Reno7. They also launched the Reno7 Z not too long after that. A few months down the road, the OPPO Reno8 came about. Inevitably, the even more budget friendly version the OPPO Reno8 launches not too long after the Reno8 debuted. Welcome to the Reno8 Z 5G.
Naturally, the question that will be asked about the OPPO Reno8 Z 5G is if it is at all necessary. It is, after all, OPPO’s second Reno series of the year 2022. It is as though they are trying to make up for lost time.
Still, the OPPO Reno8 Z 5G is not without its unique characteristics. It packs a 64-Megapixel camera out the back. It is supported by a 2-Megapixel depth sensor, and 2-Megapixel Monochrome camera. The combination of all three cameras creates a photo with high levels of details and beautifully natural bokeh. Out the front is a rather clever 16-Megapixel camera with pixel binning technology. Since the Reno series is meant to be the photography champion in OPPO’s stables, it packs all OPPO’s best photography features in its camera app. It features Selfie HDR, AI Palettes, AI Colour Portrait, and Ultra-Clear 108MP Image modes.
Within its rather slim body is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G System on a Chip (SoC) paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The powerful SoC and RAM combination runs ColorOS based on Android 12. At the same time, ColorOS can borrow up to 5GB of storage space to turn it into temporary RAM space for even better multitasking experience.
Keeping everything running an entire day is a 4,500mAh battery. Thanks to 33W SUPERVOOC charging technology, the OPPO Reno8 Z can be up and ready in within 63 minutes of charging. Yes, it comes with a charger.
All this goodness can be seen through the expansive 6.4-inch display up front. The AMOLED panel boasts Full HD+ in resolution and pushes 60Hz in refresh rate to deliver smooth snappy graphics. It is also a Netflix HD and Amazon Prime Video HD certified for the best experience on the two streaming platforms.
In terms of design, it is not too much of a difference, to be fair. You might mistake it for an OPPO Reno7 Z. It retains the Dual Orbit Lights that the Reno7 Z featured. It also retains a flush back body with two camera bumps, like the Reno7 Z. It feels a little sharper on the edges though, but that could just be us.
The OPPO Reno8 Z 5G will be available from the 26th of August 2022 in two colour options. You can choose between Dawnlight Gold and Starlight Black colour options. The device will set you back MYR 1,799. IF you do get your device on its launch date, OPPO will also throw in a free TWS Earbuds worth MYR 109 and My OPPO members’ Privileges worth up to MYR 888. You can get your hands on one from OPPO’s authorized retailers, OPPO’s very own online store, telco partners, and their official online retail partners like Shopee and Lazada. For more information on the OPPO Reno8 Z 5G, you can visit their website.
OPPO’s Reno7 series of devices are not what you call old. They arrived in the country as soon as February 2022. That is about a month ago. Prices started at MYR 1,999, which is not technically unreasonable too. But what if you could get your Reno7 at a lower price, that question spawns the Reno7 Z 5G. Before you ask; yes, 5G is a part of the naming scheme of plenty of devices today. You also might be forgiven for thinking that this is a new device from OPPO though.
First of all, while there are similar design cues between the Reno7 and Reno7 Z, they offer slightly differing body work. The design differences are more apparent if you put it next to the Reno7 Pro. There are no smooth tappers here. They are all sharp lines and angles. Including its cameras, it is very reminiscent of a certain Cupertino device too, except the Dual Orbit Lights that highlights the two large camera lenses sort of gives it away.
Under the flush body though is a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G System on a Chip (SoC). True to the 5G naming moniker, the device is 5G ready. 5G is yet to be available in Malaysia though, sadly. Still, the mid-range chip is a powerful enough chip for you to work with, comparable to a high-end smartphone that costs at least twice as much, until you push it with games and heavier applications that is.
The chip is paired with an 8GB RAM and up to 128GB of storage. Not only can you have many tabs open on your Google Chrome for Mobile app, but you can also store many apps too. But you want ample storage not just for apps in this case. Oh, did we mention that you can expand its storage to up to 1TB (MicroSD) too?
You want the ample storage to house all your photos from the 64-Megapixel main camera out the back. That is one of the big lenses out the back. The other large lens houses a 2-Megapixel for Macro shots. There is also a small 2-Megapixel depth sensor that is also mirrored by a single LED flash module.
Out the front is a large 6.4-inch AMOLED display that also houses a 16-Megapixel camera. The AMOLED display offers up to Full HD+ in resolution. No 90Hz refresh rate here, just a plain ol’ 60Hz. It is a cheaper smartphone after all.
All of these is kept working the entire day and more by a 4,500mAh built in battery. When it runs out, you can charge it quickly too with 33W SUPERVOOC. But OPPO’s ColorOS 12 is kind on its battery life, which also means you should not worry all that much.
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The OPPO Reno7 Z will be available in OPPO Official and Brand Store, authorised retail partners, and Shopee 2nd of April 2022 onward. It will be available on Lazada a little later on the 9th of April 2022. You can pre-order your OPPO Reno7 Z today onward all the way to the 1st of April 2022 via OPPO’s Official and Brand Stores, Official Online Store, and Shopee. The first 100 customer to order the device on Shopee (until 10th of April 2022) are entitled to free gifts worth up to MYR 129. You are also entitled to 10 tickets to a lucky draw with chances to walk away with gifts worth up to MYR 2,526 when prizes are drawn on the 8th of April 2022. If you do purchase your devices on the 2nd of April 2022, you are entitled to free gifts worth up to MYR 233. More information on the OPPO Reno7 Z 5G can be found on their website.
So, when we say 5G, the OPPO Reno7 series smartphone can take on 5G when it is available. That is not available yet in Malaysia; but at least it is nice to know that your smartphone is ready for 5G when it is. Now, we move on to the star device of today.
OPPO’s Reno series is not necessarily a new on in their line-up. When they introduced it a few years ago, the series is made with high-end photography capabilities in mind at accessible prices. It is OPPO’s photography champion for the mid-range market, a market they are very familiar with.
We quite like the OPPO Reno series when they started introducing them. The devices are easy to work with and takes great looking photos with powerful cameras that are usually reserved for flagship sort of devices. They were also OPPO’s more unique looking devices that introduces some of the newer mobile photography technology, when it can. Did you know that the first OPPO Reno was one of those devices that made pop-up selfie camera a thing?
The OPPO Reno series is in its 7th generation now. They just launched the OPPO Reno7 series with 5G capabilities yesterday in Malaysia. It will set you back MYR 1,999 onward. There is also a Pro variant for MYR 2,999.
What does MYR 1,999 today get you? A highly capable mid-range smartphone, that is what.
OPPO Reno7 5G
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The vanilla OPPO Reno7 builds on a MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G System on a Chip (SoC). It is a 6nm architecture processor with a combination of ARM Cortex A78 and ARM Cortex A55 cores to make it an octa-core powerhouse. It comes packing 8GB of RAM and ample 256GB of storage for all kinds of things you can throw to the OPPO Reno7. Of course, the ample storage allows you to store all of your photos. You want this kind of storage though for the powerful camera you get on the device.
You get a powerful 64-Megapixel main camera. Alongside the powerful main camera is an unspecified ultra-wide-angle camera that offers 118o field of view for beautiful and stunning wide panoramic shots. There is also an unspecified macro camera to complete a triple camera set-up for the Reno7’s rear. Up front is a 32-Megapixel front camera that is supposed to offer great self-portrait capabilities.
For you to see these photos, pick and edit them, or even just admire and share them is a large 6.4-inch AMOLED Full HD+ display with up to 90Hz in refresh rate. At 180Hz touch sampling rate, OPPO’s Android 12 based ColorOS 12 will feel smooth and snappy with near instant response times. With 100% of DCI-P3 coverage too, you do not need to use a different display for all your edits and get accurate and vivid colours.
To keep everything going for an entire day, you get a 4,500mAh battery. When the battery starts to run out, it comes packing OPPO’s highly acclaimed SUPERVOOC charging at 65W. If you do not have access to a wall port on a long day, you have Super Power Saving mode and Super Nighttime Standby to keep your battery going even longer.
OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G
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This costs MYR 1,000 more than the regular OPPO Reno7 5G. There is a reason for that price premium. While you may not see all of it on the outer skin, there are major differences between the devices.
For one, the Pro variant builds on a more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1200 6nm SoC. The SoC packs eight ARM Cortex A78 cores that are tuned to run at 3GHz clock speeds. To ensure that the powerful processor is not bottlenecked by memory, there is a 12GB RAM fitted into the device to ensure smooth operations all-around. To ensure it has the storage for everything else, is a 256GB built-in storage. OPPO has also included something called a RAM Expansion technology that allows up to 5GB of unused storage space to be used as temporary RAM to keep everything trundling along when needed.
Up front is a nice, expansive 6.5-inch AMOLED Full HD+ display boasting 90Hz for that extra smooth feel. For the instant, snappy feel it also offers up to 180Hz in touch sampling rate. It looks great too with up to 99.94% of DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage. You do not need to worry about your photos looking funky if you edit on this display.
On the top left part of the display is a punch hole camera that boasts and IMX709 32-Megapixel behind the portrait lens. The highlight camera array though is at the back. You get OPPO’s Flagship Portrait Camera System in the form of a powerful 50-Megapixel IMX766 sensor. The main camera offers a brilliant Portrait Mode that gives you the flexibility of 25 aperture stops (f/0.95 – f/16) for those beautiful bokehs when you want them. Alongside the main camera are an 8-Meapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2-Megapixel macro camera for up close shots up to 4cm distance to the subject, and a colour temperature sensor to ensure your photos come out correctly.
The Android 12 based ColorOS 12 device runs all-day with the same 4,500mAh battery that its vanilla twin gets. You also get the same SUPERVOOC charging at 65W allowing the battery to fully charge in a brisk 31 minutes. If all-day is not enough, you can turn on Super Power Saving mode or Super Nighttime Standby to extend its battery life.
OPPO’s Reno7 5G and Reno7 Pro 5G is now available for pre-order until 4th March, 2022. The devices will start shipping 5th of March 2022 onward. OPPO will be running a roadshow in Sunway Pyramid from the 28th of February 2022 onward all the way to 6th of March 2022. The vanilla OPPO Reno7 5G will set you back MYR 1,999 while the Pro variant sets you back MYR 2,999, as mentioned. Colours available for both the devices are Startrails Blue or Starry Black.
Every pre-order of the OPPO Reno7 series devices entitles you to free gifts worth up to MYR 1,406 in total. You get 1 year of OPPO Care screen protection plan, an exclusive OPPO Reno bag, My OPPO Membership with some free subscriptions, theme park admission tickets, airport lounge privileges, and what not. You also get an OPPO Enco Buds true wireless earphones for that money. If you do pre-order and are the first 100 customers to pick up their devices on the 5th of March 2022 at the roadshow, you are entitled to get yourself a free OPPO Watch Free. When you purchase the OPPO Reno7 series devices, you are also entitled to a 50% discount as well for the OPPO Watch Free and OPPO Enco Air2 from OPPO Brand Outlets. For more information on the OPPO Reno7 series smartph0ones, you can head over to OPPO’s website.
OPPO took the stage today to unveil their new Reno5 series which brings a new design language with the same top of the line camera technology. Since their initial release of the Reno, OPPO has quickly brought their cutting edge camera technology to the series making it one of the better mid-tier offerings.
This time, OPPO is bringing two editions of the OPPO Reno5: the regular Reno5 and the Reno5 Pro. Both devices come with 5G capabilities. However, they differ in the processors that power them; the OPPO Reno5 comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G Octacore processor clocked at 2.4GHz while the Pro comes Mediatek’s Dimensity 1000+ processor. This makes the Reno5 Pro the first smartphone to have Mediatek’s latest processor in Malaysia.
Aside from that, OPPO’s mid-range heroes come with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display on the Reno5 and a slightly larger 6.5-inch SuperAMOLED display on the Pro. Both have a Full HD+ resolution of 2400×1080 pixels in the 20:9 aspect ratio. They are capable of 90Hz refresh rate with 180Hz touch sampling.
Both the Reno5 and Reno5 Pro are capable of 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 which means that you should be able to get to 100% charge with 35 minutes of charging. The Reno5 comes with a 4,300mAH battery while the Reno5 Pro comes with a slightly larger 4350mAh. They charge via a USB-C port and support Wi-Fi 5 and 6 respectively.
On the camera side of things, the Reno5 series comes with a newly augmented 64-megapixel quad-camera sensor. This year the 64-megapixel main sensor is complemented with an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front is 32-megapixel sensor.
While the setup may seem run-of-the-mill, OPPO has augmented the setup with new AI technology they are calling Full Dimension Fusion (FDF). This technology allows the camera to capture portrait selfies the front camera and amazingly crisp pictures with the main camera setup. This time, OPPO has made things a little better by allowing you to use its bokeh algorithm while in video mode. The technology also incorporates Live HDR algorithms that will make dark, dingy pictures and videos come to life with colour and depth. It also brings a new stabilization algorithm that OPPO claims will allow you to have super steady videos and minimise blur in photos.
Pricing & Availability
The OPPO Reno5 will be retailing for MYR1,899 while the Reno5 Pro will be available for MYR2,599. Both phones will be available in Galactic Silver and Starry Black.
Pre-orders have kicked off on the 13th of January and will continue until January 26, 2021. Successful pre-orders will receive a pair OPPO Enco W11 true wireless earphones, an OPPO case and comes with an extended year of warranty. If you walk into an OPPO Sales & Service centre, you will get an additional set of OPPO BFF friendship phone cases and an MYR100 rebate on your purchase of the Reno5. The first 100 walk-in customers will also be entitled to a mystery gift worth up to MYR150,000.
Official Specifications
Specifications
OPPO Reno5 5G
Reno5 Pro 5G
Dimensions
159.1 x 73.4 x 7.9mm
159.7 x 73.2 x 7.6mm
Display
6.4“ AMOLED 20:9 FHD+: 2400×1080; PPI: 410 Single Punch-hole Display 90 Hz refresh rate + up to 180 Hz touch sampling rate In-display Fingerprint
6.5“ Super AMOLED 20:9 FHD+: 2400×1080; PPI: 402 Single Punch-hole Display 90Hz refresh rate + up to 180 Hz touch sampling rate In-display Fingerprint
Color
Galactic Silver / Starry Black
Galactic Silver / Starry Black
Biometrics
Hidden Fingerprint Unlock Facial Recognition
Hidden Fingerprint Unlock Facial Recognition
Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 7nm process Octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz
MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ 7nm process Octa-core CPU up to 2.6 GHz
Memory
8GB RAM + 128GB ROM
12GB RAM + 256GB ROM
Rear Quad Camera
64MP Main Camera F1.7 8MP Ultra wide-angle Camera F2.2 2MP Macro Camera F2.4 2MP Mono Camera F2.4
64MP Main Camera F1.7 8MP Ultrawide-Angle Camera F2.2 2MP Macro Camera F2.4 2MP Mono Camera F2.4
OPPO has been really stepping up in the smartphone game. Their OPPO Find X2, as we have reviewed was one of the best flagship smartphones that you can buy in today’s money, in our opinions. The OPPO Find X2 Pro is also an impressive media powerhouse capable of wonderful things.
The OPPO A92 that was launched last week brings things a bit more down to earth. But still, the OPPO A92 was launched to impress too. It packs a great camera package in an offering that will set you back less than MYR 1,500. Today, they set out to impress the mid-range market with a high-end camera package in a smartphone. It is the OPPO Reno3 series.
Welcome to the OPPO Reno3 series. Like any other modern smartphone, there are two variants of the OPPO Reno3. There is the regular Reno3 and the Reno3 Pro. With the Pro, they brought the big gun out.
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Yes, we start with the OPPO Reno3 Pro and its cameras. Technically because they start the presentation with that. There is a 64-Megapixel main camera flanked by a 13-Megapixel telephoto lens, a 2-Megapixel monochrome (black and white) sensor, and an 8-Megapixel ultra-wide lens. Get this though, the camera array can capture images at up to 108-Megapixel in resolution.
Wait a minute, the main sensor is only 64-Megapixel. Yes, we heard you. They do it via something called super sampling. What that means is that the camera itself takes multiple photos of the subject in quick successions or an instant. Those photos are then mashed together to fill pixel information that is missing from the original 64-Mgeapixel camera to create a highly detailed 108-Megpaixel resolution photo. It is a trick that plenty of professional photographers use to create an image that looks like it was taken via a medium format camera, but only using a full-frame or even an APS-C camera.
You must keep in mind that that kind of process is quite a lot of work and taxing to the hardware. That also means that you need to let your smartphone do its job before taking another photo. Take it with a pinch of salt and be patient. Still, we seldom see this kind of technology on a smartphone these days, so it is a welcome.
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Going to the front is a punch hole that shoehorns two cameras for great selfies. The main shooter is A 44-Megapixel camera that is supported by a 2-Megapixel depth sensor. Again, not new implementation for a smartphone. We saw this on something like the Samsung Galaxy A8 before too. There are more modern smartphones with this kind of arrangement of course. What is more impressive though is OPPO’s ultra-dark mode for both the front and back camera. It somehow eliminates noised and at the same time, brightens images even when you can barely see anything while taking the photo.
The front cameras are embedded in a beautiful 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display pushing Full HD+ resolution to your eyes. Super AMOLED is widely known for its great colour contrast and vividness. There is no curved elements on the display though, unlike the Find X2. Like the Find X2 as well, the Reno3 series has given up on the pop-up mechanism. Turns out notches are not a bad thing.
The regular OPPO Reno3 still packs four cameras and can still shoot 108-Megapixel resolution photos. It might take the regular Reno3 to process the photos though with 48-Megapixel in tow. The other supporting cameras are the same as the Reno3 Pro. The regular Reno3 also comes with a single front facing camera at 44-Megapixel that is lodged in the familiar dew-drop notch on top of the same sized 6.4-inch AMOLED display.
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Both ColorOS 7 (based on Android 10) devices in the series are powered by MediaTek processors. The OPPO Reno3 Pro packs a MediaTek Helio P95 flagship class Octa-core System on a Chip (SoC) while the regular OPPO Reno3 packs an equally impressive MediaTek Helio P90 SoC. Juice comes from a 4,025mAh battery on both devices. Of course, that battery comes with OPPO’s 30W Flash Charge 4.0 for a quick getaway.
You get 8GB RAM on both devices and up to 256GB of storage on the OPPO Reno3 Pro. On the regular OPPO Reno3, you are stuck with 128GB. Still, you can upgrade them via a MicroSD slot that is not shared with a SIM tray. Yes, it is a three-card tray with two dedicated SIM slots and single MicroSD slot. Whichever device you get sill offers the in-display fingerprint sensor.
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The OPPO Reno3 series is available today onward on your favourite online shopping platforms: Lazada and Shopee. Of course, you can get them on OPPO’s own online store too. The OPPO Reno3 Pro is available for MYR 2,399. The OPPO Reno3 is available for MYR 1,699. Both are available in Midnight Black and Aurora Blue colour options. For more information about the OPPO Reno3 series, you can check out their website, or webstore.
