The Reno 8 Pro 5G is currently Oppo’s premium smartphone – the phone certainly makes a good first impression.
However, a glance through its specifications and everything appears quite mid-range. Is the Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G all about looks or does it pack enough punch with its overall performance and cameras that could warrant its high asking price?
Highlights & low-light
Oppo’s Reno 8 Pro 5G definitely looks the part for a premium Android smartphone. It’s light, fashionable, and feels superior even when you consider the R19,499.00 asking price.
Crafted with Dual Sony camera sensors, including one 50 MP rear camera and one 32 MP front camera, the Oppo Reno 8 Pro mobile phone lets you capture unmatched pictures even in bright sunlight or dimming light conditions. The stunning Sony IMX709 Sensor with AutoFocus lets you brilliantly record all your memorable collections.
Harnessing the power of MariSilicon X 6 nm Imaging NPU, this smartphone allows you to shoot HD-quality videos or photos in crystal-clear frames. With the support of NPU and advanced AI algorithms, it can deliver shining images even in a highly dark environment.
Featuring a 4K Ultra Night Video function which is powered by MariSilicon X Imaging NPU, this Oppo mobile phone delivers crystal-clear night and vivid colours in every video that you capture. As a result, you will not fail to make your peers jealous with impressive 4K quality videos.
You don’t need to worry about taking pictures in a low-light environment or at night, as it comes with a Turbo RAW algorithm that automatically detects and eliminates noise while shooting at night, thus transforming your low-light pictures into stunning masterpieces.
Design & performance
Sporting a streamlined unibody design, this smartphone is sure to grab the attention of onlookers around the streets or wherever you take it. With an appealing and eye-pleasing design, this mobile phone offers a comfortable hold and a special feel every time.
With a slim body of around 7.34 mm and a weight of about 183 g, this phone is intended to offer a feather-light utility experience, making it a delight to sneak inside your bag or pocket.
Powered by a 5 nm Octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX processor, this phone can provide blistering-fast performance and seamless multitasking through apps. Furthermore, it comes with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, so that you experience high performance, enhanced storage and energy efficient experience, which helps you sail smoothly into any challenging tasks. And, with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of ROM, you can get effortless storage and data upload capability.
Equipped with an Ultra-conductive Cooling System, this device lets you stay connected to your entertainment needs even when you are indulging in an intense gaming session. With a 2X large Cooling space, your smartphone remains cool for a long time without getting heated up.
Thanks to the 80 W SuperVOOC fast charging system, you won’t have to wait long to charge your mobile phone. You can get your phone charged to up to 50% of battery in about 11 minutes of charging and enjoy 2 hours of video playback with 5 minutes of charging time.
Boasting a massive 4500 mAh battery, this phone keeps you engaged in entertainment throughout the day without significant interruptions. A powerful battery health engine with up to 1600 charging cycles, this phone can efficiently manage the charging current and voltage.
Cost?
The Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G is available on most local online mobile stores such as Technomobi and Cellucity. The lowest price is R19,499.00 at Cellucity.
Pros & cons
Owing to the Optical Fingerprint Unlock sensor, you can instantly log in to your phone to make quick payments or entries to apps. All you have to do is tap the sensor and your phone will be unlocked in just a few seconds.
The smartphone supports Air Gesture recognition so that you can experience touchless scrolling through apps, phone call answering, and video play control with just a wave of your palm.
Biggest negatives
- Camera performance in daylight is quite good, but the same cannot be said about the ultra-wide and macro cameras. In low light, the phone captures good photos, but its performance is not consistent.
- One of the most absurd examples is that one has to ‘Allow camera to make and manage phone calls’. Why? Because it ‘requires the Phone permission to read your phone state’. Seriously?
Biggest positives
- We use smartphones as our daily driver (calls, texting, music, social media, gaming, streaming, video conferencing etc). For that sort of usage, even on days that it doesn’t, that 80 W SuperVOOC fast charging system makes it easy to get back on the move again.
- One of the benefits of the ColorOS interface is that it includes FlexDrop, which allows apps running within apps by minimising the app window.
- Excellent for multitasking and productivity on the move.
- You can personalise your communication with over 14 billion possible combinations to create your own animated Omojis to express your feelings in a detailed manner. As a result, you can have a bold and fun way of conveying your thoughts.
