The Reno8 series is going global with two models: Reno8 and Reno8 Pro. The latter launched as the Reno8 Pro + in China in May, while the former is an updated version of what is dubbed the Reno8 in China. This means that both global phones are quite similar, with the exception of two major changes. Let’s start with the Pro and what makes it special, before moving on to the Reno8 and shared features.
Oppo Reno8 and Reno 8 Pro are launched globally
Oppo Reno8 Pro
The Oppo Reno8 Pro is powered by the custom Dimensity 8100-Max chipset, this 5nm chip has four Cortex-A78 cores, four A55s and a Mali-G610 MC6 GPU. It has a fairly capable ISP, but image processing tasks are actually delegated to Oppo’s internal MariSilicon X chip, which has 18 TOPS of numeric processing power and runs in a 20-bit dynamic range. We’ll get back to the cameras in a second.
The other big plus of the Pro is the 6.7-inch AMOLED display. It has a resolution of 1,080 x 2,412 pixels, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, and HDR10 + support (in addition to the high-quality video streaming certifications from Netflix and Amazon).
PUBG can run on the Reno8 Pro in 90Hz mode, a first for the Reno series (phones need to be whitelisted for high refresh rate mode). Another cool feature of this game is background update – updates are downloaded in the background and you will see a hovering button when ready to install (not available in Japan and India).
Both Reno8 phones have the same camera settings, hardware-wise at least – the Pro model will have better processing thanks to that MariSilicon chip.
The main camera on the back is based on the 50MP Sony IMX766, a 1 / 1.56 ”(1.0µm pixel) sensor behind an f / 1.8 7P (23mm) lens with omnidirectional PDAF, dual native ISO and 12 image output bit.
On the back there is also an 8 MP ultra wide-angle camera (IMX355, 1/4 ”, 1.12 µm) with a 112 ° 16mm lens. Finally, there is a 2MP macro camera here.
By flipping the front, the selfie camera is based on the 32 MP (1 / 2.74 “, 0.8 µm) IMX709 sensor. This sensor uses an RGBW matrix for better low-light performance. note is that this selfie camera has autofocus and a fairly wide FoV of 90 °. Both the IMX709 and the IMX766 support DOL-HDR for 4x wider dynamic range.
There are still a few other benefits to mention. The Pro model has two speakers and an X-axis linear motor for haptic feedback. There is also an extra layer of graphite to lead the head out through the back. The back of the Pro is made of glass, by the way.
The Oppo Reno8 Pro will be available in India on July 19th, starting at ₹ 46,000 for the 8/256 GB version. There is also a version with 12 GB of RAM.
Oppo Reno8
The Oppo Reno8 is powered by the Dimensity 1300. It is built on an old 6nm node, but has the same CPU, 4x A78 and 4x A55, the GPU is an older generation Mali-G77 MC9.
The chipset is paired with 8GB of RAM (LPDDR4X) and 256GB of storage (UFS 3.1). Note that the Indian version only has 128GB of storage. Both phones will launch with ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12.
The other difference between vanilla and Pro is the screen. The vanilla Reno8 features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with roughly the same FHD + resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate (no HDR10 here, though).
The camera setup on the Reno8 is the same as the Pro model (and the Reno7 Pro). Both phones have Ultra Clear Night Portrait modes and call themselves “Portrait Experts”.
The IMX709 sensor in the selfie camera uses an RGBW matrix to let in more light
Both phones run on a 4,500mAh battery, despite the size difference. This battery is recharged using an 80W SuperVOOC system, which reaches 50% in 11 minutes. If, on the other hand, you need a quick charge while playing, it only takes 5 minutes of charging to go for another 2 hours. Note that in countries with 110V electricity, charging reaches 66W.
The Battery Health Engine reduces battery degradation to extend cell life to 1,600 charge / discharge cycles, which translates to 4 years of daily charging.
The Oppo Reno8 will be available from July 25th starting at ₹ 39,000.
The Oppo Reno8 series is launched in India, the Pro will be available tomorrow, the vanilla next week
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