OPPO has recently launched its latest Reno series smartphones in India with two new smartphones, OPPO Reno8 5G and the Reno8 Pro 5G alongside their flagship wireless headphones – OPPO Enco X2. Reno8 5G is the upgraded model of its predecessor Reno7 5G with features like Dimensity 1300 processor, new cameras, 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, and more. Take a look at our OPPO Reno8 5G review.

Specifications of OPPO Reno8 5G

• Display: 6.4-inch AMOLED display, Full HD+ resolution (2400 x 1080 pixels, 409 ppi), 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 600 nits brightness, 90.8 screen-to-body ratio %, SGS Eye Care, O1 Ultra Vision Engine, certified for Netflix and Amazon Prime Video HD, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
• Software: ColorOS 12.1 interface, Android 12 operating system
• CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 1300 5G octa-core 6nm SoC clocked up to 3.0GHz
• GPUs: ARM Mali-G77 MP9 graphics card
• Memory: 8 GB LPDDR4x RAM (+ 5 GB RAM expansion)
• Storage: 128GB UFS 3.1 internal storage, no microSD card slot
• Main camera: Dual cameras (48 MP f/1.7 primary + 2 MP f/2.4 depth), LED flash
• Selfie camera: 8MP f/2.0
• Others: In-screen fingerprint sensor, AI Face Unlock
• Cellular: 5G network, dual SIM, 5G dual standby
• Battery: 4500mAh battery
• Loading: SuperVOOC 80W fast charge, 50% in 11 minutes
• Thickness and weight: 7.67mm, 179 grams
• Price: ₹29,999 (8GB + 128GB)
• Offers: Flat rate discount of ₹3,000 on various bank credit cards
• Availablity: Flipkart, OPPO Store

Design, display and build

Firstly, moving on to its design, the OPPO Reno8 5G looks attractive, the aesthetics are perfectly crafted and inspired by its flagship series of smartphones, the streamlined unibody makes it look spectacular with colorful highlights which you can see on his back. The OPPO Reno8 5G comes in two color variants – Shimmer Black and Shimmer Gold.

The surface on the back is a matte finish which means it is anti-fingerprint, you can see the camera module blends seamlessly into its design. The sides are flat, the corners are round and it gives you a good grip when holding. The phone is 7.67mm thick and weighs around 179 grams.

On the front side, you will find a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The screen further equips Full HD+ resolution (2400 x 1080 pixels, 409 ppi), 90 Hz refresh rate, and offers a refresh rate of 90.8%. screen to body ratio. You get an in-display fingerprint scanner to secure the phone and apps.

Additionally, the display has 600 nits of brightness sufficient for everyday use, 180Hz touch sampling rate, O1 Ultra Vision Engine, SGS Eye Care, and is certified for Netflix and Amazon Prime Video HD. We couldn’t find an IP rating or water-resistant design on the phone.

Compared to the Reno7 5G, the cameras have been upgraded, the Reno8 5G offers a triple camera setup on the back with two large modules and a small one with a Ring LED Light. The main camera is 50 MP with a Sony IMX766 sensor while the 32 MP selfie camera uses a Sony IMX709 sensor.

Moving to the sides, you get a power key on the right side with a green color theme while the left side has two separate volume keys. The bottom side has two slots for 5G SIM cards, no microSD card slot is available, a USB Type-C port for fast charging and data transfer, a microphone (another on the top side) and a loudspeaker (single).

It would have been better if OPPO added another speaker on the Reno8 5G for stereo effects, no storage expansion slot found and no 3.5mm jack, you will need a converter to Plug in your 3.5mm earphones/headphones.

Software and user interface

The OPPO Reno8 5G runs on Android 12 with its latest in-house interface, ColorOS 12.1 which we saw on the recent OPPO K10 5G smartphone. The security patch on Reno8 5G is dated June 5, 2022. You can expect 2 years of Android updates and 3 years of security updates.

The ColorOS 12 has been improved over its previous versions bringing a new user interface and smoother animations. Some features and highlights you will see are Omoji (animated emojis), flexible windows, always-on display customizations, edge lighting, fingerprint animations, rewind, background flow, FlexDrop, smart sidebar and three-finger translation with Google Lens.

With the ColorOS 12.1 interface, you have plenty of customizations and customizations, as well as a number of handy features to get the most out of it. You can switch between 90Hz and 60Hz refresh rates, use its dark mode, eye comfort and video color boost which uses the O1 Ultra Vision Engine to improve image/video quality at the same time. ‘screen.

The phone has TÜV SÜD 36-Month Fluency Rating A16 as mentioned by OPPO, the AI ​​System Booster automatically adjusts to keep the phone running smoothly even after 3 years according to OPPO.

UI performance is smooth and lag-free in our use, although you do get a bunch of pre-installed apps that you can remove if you don’t need them. The bloatware includes Moj, BYJU’s, Josh, Dailyhunt, Facebook, Amazon, PhonePe, LinkedIn, Netflix and a few from OPPO.

Hardware, performance and games

One of the main highlights of the smartphone is its processor, the Reno8 5G is equipped with a new MediaTek Dimensity 1300 6nm octa-core SoC clocked up to 3.0 GHz, upgraded from the Dimensity 900 which has been seen on its predecessor Reno7 5G. The CPU is a significant upgrade that also adds faster UFS 3.1 storage and a better GPU (Mali-G77 MP9).

The MediaTek Dimensity is a fast octa-core SoC with 1+3+4 Cortex-A78/Cortex-A55 core configurations, one Cortex-A78 core clocked at 3.0 GHz for high performance, three Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.6 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz for power efficiency. The on-chip GPU is from ARM Mali-G77 MP9 (9 cores) which seems to be much better for gamers compared to the previous GPU (Reno7 5G).

Speaking of RAM and storage options, you will find only one variant available which is 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage with support for RAM expansion but no storage expansion. OPPO’s RAM extender can increase RAM up to an additional 5GB, making a total of 13GB extended RAM on the phone. This model is priced at ₹29,999 for 8GB RAM + 128GB storage but can be grabbed at a discounted price of ₹26,999.

CPU performance is very good in our use, the Dimensity 1300 is indeed faster than the Dimensity 900 (Reno7 5G), Dimensity 920 (realme 9 Pro+), Dimensity 1000 (realme X7 Pro), and Dimensity 1200 (OnePlus Nord 2 5G). Our test suggests apps and games run smoothly, gamers have an edge thanks to its faster 9-core GPU. You can play games at high settings without any lag or performance issues, the GPU is good for gaming. The Reno8 5G features a super conductive VC liquid cooling system that keeps the device cool.

Cameras

The Reno8 5G features a triple camera setup with a 50 MP Sony IMX766 main camera (1/1.56 inch sensor size) with two additional cameras, one 8 MP wide-angle and the other 2 MP macro, aided by a dual LED flash. in a ring design. The front has a 32MP in-screen selfie camera using Sony’s IMX709 sensor. The low-light capabilities of its cameras are definitely the main feature of the smartphone.

The camera features hardware-based DOL-HDR (Digital Overlap High Dynamic Range) which provides 4 times greater dynamic range resulting in more color, more contrast and more detail in images and videos. DOL-HDR technology synthesizes different exposure conditions into an image so that bright and dark data can be seen at the same time.

The camera uses OPPO’s 6nm MariSilicon X NPU for image processing and enables real-time RAW processing to capture 4K AI night video with live preview. It also comes with an all-pixel omnidirectional PDAF for better focus and object recognition. The photos are very satisfactory, especially in low light, see the examples attached.

Camera functions and modes include Portrait with background blur adjustment (also in videos), 0.6x Wide Angle, Pro, Extra HD, Pano, Macro, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Dual View Video, Sticker, Text Scanner, Soloop Patterns, plus beauty modes and filters. The camera supports 4K video recording at 30 fps, 1080p video recording at 60 fps and offers Ultra Steady mode (1080p) for stable videos.

OPPO Reno8 5G Camera Samples

Battery life and charging

Moving on to its battery size, you get a 4500mAh battery supporting an incredibly 80W SuperVOOC fast charge which is capable of charging the smartphone in 11 minutes up to 50% and gives you 2 hours of playtime in only 5 minutes of charging. The 80W fast charging is definitely one of the best features of this phone. We’ve seen plenty of smartphones, but to be honest, a fast charger really helps you get there when you’re in a hurry.

About its battery, it uses 2x 2250mAh batteries which are dual configuration to make charging efficient, it uses dual cell battery, you can assume two different batteries are charging at 40W at the same time. The phone supports 80W SuperVOOC, 65W SuperVOOC, 50W SuperVOOC, 30/33W VOOC, PD (9V/2A) and QC (9V/2A). The phone lasts about 2 days with average use and more than a day with moderate use, but it all depends on your usage.

Verdict – OPPO Reno8 5G

The OPPO Reno8 5G offers a promising processor – the Dimensity 1300 is quite fast in the ₹25K to ₹30K price segment, leaving a bunch of phones behind in terms of performance. Sony cameras are extremely reliable and meet your low light and selfie needs. And the best thing about it is the superb 80W SuperVOOC fast charger which has the ability to charge your phone much faster, it takes about 11 minutes to charge up to 50%. Other than that, the 90Hz AMOLED display is good, there are plenty of ColorOS 12.1 features and an attractive design. For users who are looking for performance, reliable cameras and super fast charging, you can’t go wrong with the OPPO Reno8 5G, the smartphone is recommended for users with this budget.