Competition in the upper-mid-range smartphone segment is cut-throat. There are strong contenders, many from prominent brands. One of the newest entrants in this fight is the Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G. Oppo’s Reno series has successfully represented the mid-range mobile segment for years now. The series has always been about powerful hardware and sleek design without premium pricing. Oppo also has a strong commitment to delivering flagship-grade cameras that the competition can barely match. This year is no different. The new Reno 8 Pro upgrade things to a point where it no longer feels like a mid-range phone. From the latest generation processors CPU to cameras, it has everything you could ask for.
The Oppo Reno 8 Pro has a large 6.7-inch full HD AMOLED panel which guarantees deep blacks, better contrast and a wider colour range. The screen supports HDR and comes with Netflix and Amazon HDR certifications. It’s a great display to watch content as well as browsing web pages, emails and articles. The display supports a 120 Hz refresh rate for smoother animations and transitions. With top-notch picture quality, the display also brings essential gaming features like 360Hz touch sampling rate support. This ensures touch responses are registered quickly and accurately, so you gain an edge in competitive gameplays.
Despite its large screen, you can use the Reno 8 Pro in one hand due to its bezel-less design. With practicality, this feature also gives the phone a flagship look that stands out from the competition. The display is covered by Gorilla Glass 5, so it’s durable too. It should withstand scratches and accidental falls, so you can worry less while using the phone. The display also houses an in-display fingerprint sensor that is quick and can be used for unlocking the device and making payments. This AMOLED screen is said to produce 950nits of peak brightness, so reading texts under bright sunlight shouldn’t be an issue.
The Oppo Reno 8 Pro is a flagship-looking device. It comes with a glass back panel that blends neatly with the chamfered aluminium frame. The rear panel also blends with the camera module giving the rear a more uniform look. This design stands out as you can barely notice the camera bump. The Oppo Reno 8 Pro is 7.34mm thin and weighs 183 grams. This makes it one of the slimmest phones you can buy right now. The phone ships with a clear case, so you can flaunt its premium look while keeping the device protected. Oppo has also included a linear motor for haptic feedback during gaming. You can find the Oppo Reno 8 Pro in two shades – Glazed Green and Glazed Black.
Cameras have always been Reno phones’ USP and the new Reno 8 Pro is no different. The phone sports a triple camera configuration that includes a 50MP primary Sony IMX766 sensor. It offers an f/1.56 aperture, which is very impressive for a phone of its class. It promises to capture detailed pictures even in low-light condition. The secondary camera is an 8 MP shooter offering a 120-degree field-of-view. The 2 MP macro lens lets you click crisp and clear close-up photos.
The phone is also Oppo’s first device to sport a dedicated image NPU (Neural Processing Engine) called the MariSilicon X. This is Oppo’s self-developed NPU that aims to smoothly handle machine learning applications and new camera modes. Oppo says it reduces noise significantly and improves dynamic range while recording low-light 4K videos and 4K HDR content. With the new NPU, the phone now also supports 22 aperture settings on the Portrait Mode, so you can have more personalised bokeh effects.
The selfie camera is also equally impressive as the rear ones. It uses a 32MP Sony IMX709 sensor supporting full HD video recording. The phone also supports Dual Video mode, which comes in handy while vlogging or recording educational videos.
The Oppo Reno 8 Pro is an absolute powerhouse. It sports the latest MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max CPU, paired with 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 store. This is the kind of spec that even some of the flagship devices lack. The CPU offers enough power to handle day-to-day tasks. So whether it is social media apps, web surfing and switching between them, you won’t spot any lag or stuttering. This configuration makes the phone a powerful gaming device. You can smoothly run high-end games like Battlegrounds India, Call of Duty: Mobile or the new mobile release of Apex Legends.
For consistent top-notch gaming performance, the phone houses an Ultra-Conductive Cooling System that uses five types of cooling material. Oppo says this brings down the temperature by 45 per cent so you can hold the phone comfortably during long gaming sessions. The phone runs on Android 12 and uses Oppo’s ColorOS 12 offering tons of customisation options. The new update also introduces an option to clone and hide apps inside a vault. Oppo says the phone will support two major OS updates, with up to four years of security updates.
The Reno 8 Pro is a dual SIM 5G device supporting the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard. It also has Bluetooth 5.3 with support for SBC, AAC, LHDC, aptX HD, and LDAC codecs for a rich wireless audio listening experience. You’ll also find NFC support for quick-tap payments. The phone has a 4,500 mAh battery with support for 80W wired charging.
The Oppo Reno 8 Pro is hands-down, the finest upper-mid-range device available right now. It has a sleek design paired with a powerful internal, so you get both, the style and practicality in a single package. The phone has the best camera setup in its segment to meet all your photography needs. The screen and battery life are also top-notch making the Oppo Reno 8 Pro a worthy buy. The phone is priced at Rs. 45,999* and is now available at www.reliancedigital.in. You can also have a hands-on experience of the device by visiting your nearest Reliance Digital store.
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