Oppo’s new brand Reno 8 5G Definitely looks attractive with its slim and stylish design. It packs a capable processor and a fast charging system. While this is all good, the big question is, does it overcome the shortcomings of its predecessor and how does it stack up against competing smartphones in this segment? I have used Oppo Reno 8 5G for some time now and here are my first impressions.
The Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G, like its predecessor, is available in a single variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage priced at Rs. 29,999. However, on the contrary Oppo Reno 7 5G ,review), it doesn’t feature expandable storage, so users will have to make do with the onboard storage, which is limited to 101GB after booting.
The design of the Oppo Reno 8 5G is slim which is just 7.67mm at its thinnest point
The phone is available in two finishes. There is one Shimmer Black which has a matte-black finish, and one is Shimmer Gold which is what I received. At 7.67mm the phone feels quite thin and there are only cameras all around the back. Oppo has merged the camera module with the rear panel of the phone which is made of polycarbonate. The arrangement looks seamless and unique and is much the same as the one done on the pricier Reno 8 Pro,
Though I am not a fan of the shimmery iridescent shades of the Shimmer Gold finish, its matte texture looks good at repelling fingerprints. The frame of the phone is also made of polycarbonate and this makes it quite light at 179g. There is no official IP rating with the Reno 8 5G, but I have noticed a proper rubber seal around the SIM card tray indicating it may have some ingress protection.
Oppo Reno 8 5G packs a 6.43-inch full-HD+ AMOLED panel with 90Hz refresh rate
The 6.43-inch display on the front is of the AMOLED variety and has a full-HD+ resolution with 90Hz refresh rate. It’s flat and has an embedded fingerprint reader, but there’s no HDR authentication. Like the Reno 7 5G, the phone only has a single bottom-firing speaker, which is, quite honestly, a big miss as most smartphones at this price and below have stereo speakers.
The MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC on the Reno 7 5G has been upgraded to the Dimensity 1300 SoC on the Reno 8 5G. It’s a worthy upgrade and it’s I. Should give good mid-range performance as Experience Feather OnePlus Nord 2T 5G, The phone runs Oppo’s ColorOS 12.1 which is based on Android 12. Things ran smoothly during my initial use and the 90Hz screen refresh rate made any interaction with the software fluid.
Oppo Reno 8 5G has three rear-facing cameras
Oppo has upgraded the cameras of the Reno 8 5G by going with the popular 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor for its primary camera and an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 sensor for the ultra-wide camera. Both the cameras offer hardware-level DOL-HDR technology which Oppo claims can deliver better colors and dynamic range. For macro photos, there is a 2-megapixel camera which is the same as before and the same can be said about the 32-megapixel selfie camera. as on Reno 8 Pro 5G ,first impressions), Sony IMX766 does not have Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
The 4,500mAh battery capacity of the Oppo Reno 8 5G remains the same, but it now supports 80W charging and comes with a charger box. Oppo claims that the Reno 8 5G can charge from zero to 50 percent in just 11 minutes, but I’ll have to test these claims in a full review.
It looks like the Oppo Reno 5G has everything one can expect from a mid-range smartphone. There are capable processors, a fast charging system and capable cameras, but Oppo hasn’t really addressed the shortcomings of the previous model. There’s still no official IP rating, no stereo speakers and the phone’s body is still made of polycarbonate, unlike Reno 6 5G ,reviewHow does it stack up against similar price and exclusivity? OnePlus Nord 2T 5G ,review), and is it similarly priced devices such as . Unique enough to pick up? realme 9 pro+ 5g ,review) either iQoo Neo 6 ,review, Find out in our detailed review coming soon on Gadgets 360.