OPPO’s New 5G Super Phones Reno6 Pro And Reno6 Offers Mind-blowing Cameras
New Delhi, 14-July-2021 – OPPO has launched the much anticipated Reno6 Series in India. The new OPPO 5G Super Phones are OPPO Reno6 (5G) and OPPO Reno6 Pro (5G).
The price for the Reno6 starts at Rs. 29,990 ($420 ), and the Reno6 Pro starts at Rs. 39,990 ($ 550).
The Reno6 5G will be available for purchase starting 29th July from Flipkart, whereas the Reno6 Pro 5G will be available across all channels from 20th July 2021.
Also, some launch offers customers can get a cash-back up to Rs. 4000 from the HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Bank Credit Cards/ Debit Cards EMI Transactions valid till July 30th, 2021. Also, there are EMI/cash-back offers when buying using Bajaj Finserve.
The Key Highlight Features for the Reno6 are:
- Industry-first Bokeh Flare Portrait Video
- Gorgeous looks and the all-new Reno Glow design
- New Monstrous MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Dimensity 900 Processors
- 65 Watts Fast Charging Support
The OPPO Reno6 series offers some noteworthy camera features, and I would like to share this upfront before we get to the other specs and details.
What’s the new Bokeh Flare Portrait Video Mode?
The Reno6 series comes with the leading new Bokeh Flare Portrait Video.
Most smartphones offer high-quality video recording, but that usually doesn’t come with a background blur or bokeh, as seen in DSLR videos.
The new Reno6 phone has Portrait Video Mode that enables a creamy-looking bokeh in the videos.
This feature can be convenient for content creators and general use as the background blurring makes the subject stand out.
Another cool feature is the AI Highlight Video that can automatically detect ambient light and make video optimizations something you would have seen on other phones for still photos.
The AI Highlight Video helps you shoot better videos in all lighting conditions with clearer, brighter, and more vividly colored portrait videos.
Additionally, we have focus tracking for videos that allows you to track the subject, incredibly useful when you want to capture kids or moving subjects in the videos.
A Flash Snapshot image mode for sports photography can help capture moving subjects with a quick shutter speed to avoid blur images.
Lastly, we have editing tools like AI Palette and the new So-loop- Smart Video Editor for quickly editing videos. It has pre-loaded templates and the latest music to add to your videos.
The software experience is a big-big factor that makes a good phone great. OPPO is doing some innovative work in this direction. And I like it!
OPPO shared during the official presentation that over 70 million Reno smartphone users across the globe capture 2 billion photos and over 200 million videos every month. People love taking photos and Videos, and OPPO is utilizing AI algorithms to offer an unparalleled video experience – “a studio in your pocket”!
Sharing his views on the launch, Damyant Singh Khanoria, CMO, OPPO Mobiles India Pvt. Ltd., said, “At OPPO, customer satisfaction lies at the ethos of our product development and growth trajectory, and hence we have always been committed to delivering an all-rounder smartphone with flagship-grade features to our consumers. The 5G superphone will enable users to capture their emotions in portrait, providing an ultimate professional-level experience. OPPO Reno6 series is truly a smartphone of the future!”
Let’s check out Specs, Features, Details about both the OPPO Reno6 phones:
While on the other hand, the OPPO Reno6 Pro got the same body design as an OPPO Reno6 from the back but with a little difference in camera setup because it carries a quad-camera setup at its back got a curved display.
OPPO Reno6 (5G)
OPPO Reno6 will be available with 8 GB Ram and 128 GB Storage with Rs. 29,990 from 29th July.
Design
The OPPO Reno6 comes with a glossy gradient finish glass back design, and it has an anti-glare glass and the OPPO logo on the bottom side.
The Reno Glow creates a subtle glittery effect whilst also being fingerprint-resistant, and it has different color hues due to light reflection.
The phones will be available in Aurora and Stellar Black.
The cameras are neatly stacked on one side, giving an overall aesthetic minimalist look to the phone.
The phone looks premium, and I loved the Reno5, especially due to the in-hand feel & comfortable to use design.
The OPPO Reno6 5G comes with a 7.59 mm thickness and 182grams weight, making it lightweight and thin compared to most rival phones.
Display
For multimedia, OPPO Reno6 features a 6.5-inch OLED left aligned punch-hole display, has a thin bezel around its corner, and comes along with a 90Hz refresh rate.
Furthermore, the display comes with HDR10+ support to watch Netflix and Amazon Prime in HD.
They have missed the 120 Hz panel, but 90Hz is great for this phone to offer a better battery life without compromising user experience.
Performance
As aforementioned, the OPPO Reno6 is powered by the latest MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor that is an Octa-core processor with a clock speed of 2.4Ghz.
Additionally, it comes with the ARM Mali-G68 GPU.
The handset operates on the latest Android 11 operating system based on ColorOS 11.3.
Also, The OPPO Reno6 is available in
- 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard memory.
Additionally, both the Reno6 phones come with the Ram expansion technology that increases the virtual ram.
Cameras:
As aforementioned, OPPO is offering an innovative camera system with the new OPPO Reno6.
There is a Triple rear camera setup carrying a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor that bokeh flare portrait videos.
The rear camera supports video stabilization, and you can also shoot 4K videos with the camera.
Additionally, the Reno6 has a 32MP punch-hole selfie camera to shoot detailed selfies and videos.
Battery Life, Connectivity, and Other Features:
Furthermore, The Reno6 is fueled by a 4300mAH battery capacity and comes with 65 Watts SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging support.
You can charge the smartphone from 0-100% in just 28 minutes. Crazy Fast!
For unlocking and security, it has an In-display fingerprint sensor and face-recognition support.
The smartphone supports 5G and also has support for 4G Volte. Since these are 5G phones, you need not worry about the future 5G connectivity.
OPPO Reno6 Infographics
OPPO Reno6 Pro (5G)
Let’s get to the more powerful Reno6 Pro (5G) that comes with some upgrades compared to the Reno6.
Firstly, the OPPO Reno6 Pro comes with 12 GB of Ram and 256 GB storage for a price tag of $550 or Rs. 39,990.
Powering the device is the new flagship MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset. It is a powerful Octa-core processor clocked at an astonishing 3.0 Ghz clock speed and comes with an ARM Mali-G77 GPU.
You can play most modern games like Battleground India or the Call of Duty Mobile on this phone on very high or ultra settings. The Phone comes with a multi-cooling system for better-sustained performance. (Also, present on the OPPO Reno6).
It also operates on the Android 11 operating system based on ColorOS 11.3. The phone weighs 177 grams and is 7.6 mm thick (nearly the same as the Reno6).
Furthermore, the OPPO Reno6 Pro comes with a 3D curved 6.5-inch OLED punch-hole display along with a 90Hz refresh rated and supports HDR10+.
Notably, the Reno6 has a flat OLED display.
Moreover, the Pro variant comes with a Quad camera setup at the back, including – 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, 2 MP Macro, and a 2 MP mono camera with a color temperature sensor.
Additionally, it has a 32MP selfie camera for selfies and high-quality video recording.
The smartphone pack with a 4500mAH battery capacity also comes with a 65 Watts fast charging (VOOC Charging) support. The phone can charge from 0-100% in just 31 minutes.
Additionally, we have got Dual-Mode 5G support as well as 4G VOLTE connectivity.
Similar to the Reno6, it also has got an In-display fingerprint scanner and support for Dolby Atmos.
Oppo has set up a massive manufacturing plant in India and is making phones locally.
OPPO Reno6 PRO Infographics
Comparison OPPO Reno6 vs. OPPO Reno6 Pro
| Specs Comparison | OPPO Reno6 | OPPO Reno6 Pro |
| Design | The glass back with a shiny finish | The glass back with a shiny finish |
| Display | 6.5 inch AMOLED left punch-hole display with 90 Hz refresh rate | 6.5 inch AMOLED left punch-hole display with 90Hz refresh rate |
| Pixels resolution | FHD+ (2400*1080) pixels | FHD+ (2400*1080) pixels |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 octa-core chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 octa-core chipset |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G68 | ARM Mali-G77 |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB(with 7GB expandable RAM support) |
| Storage | 128 storage | 256GB storage |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| OS | Android 11 based on ColorOS 11.3 | Android 11 based on ColorOS 11.3 |
| Rear Camera | Triple (64MP + 8MP + 2MP) camera | Quad (64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP) camera |
| 4K Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Front Camera | 32 MP selfie camera | 32 MP selfie camera |
| Battery Capacity | 4300mAH | 4500mAH |
| Fast Charging Support | 65 Watts super VOOC 2.0 | 65 Watts super VOOC 2.0 |
| Port | USB Type -C | USB Type -C |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Scanner | Yes(In-display) | Yes(In-display) |
| Thickness | 7.59mm | 7.6mm |
| Weight | 182 gram | 177 gram |
| Starting Price | Rs. 29,990 | Rs. 39,990 |
| Sale Date | 29 July 2021 | 20 July 2021 |
Initial Thoughts
Considering the price, OPPO’s new phones offer a lot to the buyers, not only interns of hardware but also software. Many innovative camera features and OS tweaks make these new phones joy to use.
The highlight features are great cameras, blazing-fast performance, 5G, crazy fast charging speeds, and better software integration.
Also, these are not bulky, unlike those 5000 or 6000 may bricks that are hard to use with one hand.
Overall a good upgrade from the outgoing Reno 5 series, and in case you are planning to buy one, don’t forget to grab the credit card or EMI option to make these good offerings great value for money.
P.S – OPPO has also unveiled the OPPO EncoX True Wireless Headphone in a new color.
Oppo in late November 2021, has unveiled the Reno 7 series, which will soon launch in India.
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Oppo Reno 5 Pro (5G) India Launch – Specs, Price, and Features
Today (18th January 2021), Oppo launched its premium Reno series phone – Oppo Reno 5 Pro (5G) in India. In the live event, Oppo also showcased the new premium TWS – Oppo ENCO X earbuds. The earbuds will come in India with a price tag of Rs 9,990.
The new Reno 5 Pro is the successor to the Reno 4 and the key highlight of the device is 5G connectivity.
As Mr. Damyant Khanoria (CMO, Oppo India) said that, The Reno series always comes with the industry’s leading innovations like the world’s first bokeh effect in Pop-up camera, the first 40MP dual punch hole camera. The Oppo Reno 5 Pro is also continuing this legacy by becoming the first phone to provide this flagship MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ processor in India.
Let us discuss the overall specs of its latest Reno series phone in detail:
Design – The phone comes with a glass back cover with a matte look, also provides scratch-resistant and sparkling detailing. The front side has a tiny punch hole camera and the display has curved edges.
The phone is sleek and measures 7.6mm in thickness and weighs just 173 grams.
Display – The Reno 5 Pro comes with 6.5 inches super AMOLED display with FHD+ (2400*1080) resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen has 402ppi pixel density including a variable refresh rate of up to 90Hz. Additionally, the display comes with HDR10+ support and also has a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut to produce vibrant and accurate colors.
The display has good sunlight legibility and a peak brightness of 800 nits.
Performance – Reno 5 Pro is the first Reno series phone to be powered with the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ Octa-core processor fabricated on a 7nm chipset and ARM G77 MC9 836MHz GPU that provides extremely powerful performance while playing games and in other graphics-intensive activities.
The phone operates on ColorOS 7.1 based on the latest Android 11.
Camera – Premium Oppo phones always come with incredible cameras and the 5 Pro is no exception. It has a drool-worthy Quad camera setup including a 64MP main camera with an f/1.7 aperture, an 8MP (f/2.4) ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP mono lens that provides you beautiful images.
Also, Oppo is boasting of better video quality at night or in low light conditions as the camera comes with a new LIVE HDR feature that helps to retain better details in shadows and also helps in reduction in exposure in the highlights.
Additionally, It has a 32MP ultra-clear front camera with an f/2.4 aperture. So that you take beautiful selfies of yours and with others.
Notably, the rear camera doesn’t come with 4K 60 FPS support, and the front camera can only record 1080p videos.
Variants – The Oppo Reno 5 Pro comes with an 8 GB RAM size and 128GB non-expandable internal storage. There are no other variants launched by the brand.
Security & Unlocking – The Reno 5 Pro comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and fast face recognition support for fast unlocking.
Battery – It comes with an optimal 4350mAH battery capacity and 65 Watts SuperVOOC 2.0 flash charge support for long usage. The supplied charger can charge the mobile from 0% to 100% in just 30 minutes. Incredible!
Audio – There is support for Dolby Audio and it comes with excellent speaker sound quality and headphone output. The phone supports SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC to ensure you get the best audio quality when using TWS headphones.
Price, Availablity & Color variants – The Reno 5 Pro is available in two mesmerizing color options Astral blue and Starry black and the price of the phone in India is Rs 35,990. The phone will be available for purchase on Amazon India and retail stores from 22 January 2021.
Initial Thoughts
The Reno 5 Pro offers an excellent thin and sleek design with incredible cameras. The display is excellent, and also it comes with crazy-fast charging speeds.
It doesn’t have a very large battery, and to me, that is a big positive, as huge batteries turn phones into bricks that are hard to carry and use.
The Dimenisty 1000 is not a match for the SD 865 or the SD 888 but is comparable to the SD 765 used in the Oneplus Nord or the Vivo V20 Pro which are available for a slightly lower price point.
Overall, I think the price is a bit higher, it would be great if Oppo can lower it by 3-4k.
