We subjected the Oppo Reno6 5G to our rigorous SBMARK battery test suite to measure its performance in terms of range, charging and efficiency. In these test results, we will analyze how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.
Overview
Key specs:
- Battery capacity: 4300mAh
- 65W charger (included)
- 6.43-inch, 1080 x 2400, 90Hz OLED display
- MediaTek Size 900 (6 nm)
- ROM / RAM combination tested: 128GB + 8GB
Pros
- Very good charging time and outstanding charging efficiency
- Good autonomous performance (maximum score in its segment)
- Earn over 10 hours of battery life on a 5 minute charge when capacity is below 50%.
versus
- Battery life below average when using GPS navigation and camera on the go
- Battery life below average for calls in calibrated mode
- High residual power consumption of the charger when the device is fully charged and still connected
The Oppo Reno6 5G achieved stellar battery performance, scoring top marks in some categories and coming in first globally among all devices in our database at the time of this writing. The device is overall well balanced and offers a good all-round experience.
Performance during the typical usage scenario was decent, as was the range during our on-the-go tests (except when using GPS navigation and the camera, where the range is slightly below average). During the calibrated mode test, the runtimes were average, but the device struggled during the 3G calling use case.
The charging experience was excellent thanks to the 65W charger. It filled the battery in just 34 minutes and 53 seconds and provided an average of 10 hours of battery life after a 5 minute charge. Charging efficiency was good, but residual charge consumption when the device was fully charged and still connected was high.
Discharge currents were low on average, meaning the device was well optimized (except during the call).
Compared to high-end devices ($ 400 to $ 599), the Oppo is in first place, with very well-balanced performance in range, charging and efficiency.
Test summary
Information on SBMARK battery tests: For the score and analysis in our smartphone battery reviews, SBMARK engineers perform a series of objective tests over a period of one week both indoors and outdoors. (See our introductory article and how we test articles for more details on our Smartphone Battery Protocol.)
The following section collects the key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyzes performed in SBMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations in the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.
| Battery | Battery charger | wireless | Screen | Processor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppo Reno6 5G | 4300 mAh | 65 W (included) |
– | OLED 1080 x 2400 |
MediaTek Size 900 |
| Realme GT 5G | 4500 mAh | 65 W (included) |
– | OLED 2400 x 1080 |
MediaTek MT6893 Size 1200 |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 5G | 4500 mAh | 25W (included) |
– | OLED 1080 x 2400 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G |
Autonomy
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Wiko Power U30
Wiko Power U30
How the autonomy score is composed
The range score is made up of three performance sub-scores: stationary, moving, and calibrated use cases. Each sub-score includes the results of a full range of tests to measure autonomy in all kinds of real-life scenarios.
83 hours
Light use
Active: 2h30 / day
57 hours
Moderate use
Active: 4 hours a day
35 hours
Intense use
Active: 7 hours a day
Stationary
145
Viva Y72 5G
Viva Y72 5G
A robot housed in a Faraday cage performs a series of touch-based user actions during what we call our “typical use scenario” (TUS) – making calls, streaming video, etc. – 4 hours of active use over a 16-hour period, plus 8 hours of “sleep”. The robot repeats this series of actions every day until the device is discharged.
In movement
120
Samsung Galaxy M51
Samsung Galaxy M51
Using a smartphone on the go puts a strain on autonomy due to additional “hidden” needs, such as the continuous signaling associated with the selection of the cellular network. SBMARK Battery experts take the phone outdoors and perform a well-defined set of activities while following the same three-hour travel itinerary (on foot, by bus, by subway …) for each device
Calibrated
123
Samsung Galaxy M51
Samsung Galaxy M51
For this series of tests, the smartphone returns to the Faraday cage and ours robots repeatedly perform actions related to a specific use case (such as games, video streaming, etc.) at a time. Starting at an 80% charge, all devices are tested until they have consumed at least 5% of the battery charge.
Reload
162
Realme GT Neo 3
Realme GT Neo 3
How the Charge score is composed
Charging is completely part of the overall battery experience. In some situations where autonomy is minimal, knowing how fast you can charge becomes a problem. The SBMARK battery charge score consists of two secondary scores, (1) Full charge and (2) Fast boost.
Full charge
150
Realme GT Neo 3
Realme GT Neo 3
Full charge tests evaluate the reliability of the battery charge indicator; measure how long and how much energy the battery takes to charge from zero to 80% capacity, 80 to 100% as shown by the user interface, and up to an actual full charge.
The charging curves, in wired and wireless mode (if available) show the evolution of the battery level indicator as well as the energy consumption in watts during the charging phases towards full capacity.
The full charge time graph breaks down the time it takes to reach 80%, 100% and full charge.
Fast thrust
176
Realme GT Neo 3
Realme GT Neo 3
With the phone at different charge levels (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%), Quick boost tests measure the amount of charge the battery receives after being plugged in for 5 minutes. The graph here compares the average runtime gain from a 5 minute quick charge.
How the efficiency score is composed
The SBMARK energy efficiency score consists of two secondary scores, Charge up and Discharge rate, which combine both data obtained during a typical use scenario based on robots, calibrated tests and charge evaluation, taking into account the battery capacity of the device . SBMARK calculates the annual energy consumption of the product, shown in the graph below, which is representative of the overall efficiency during charging and in use.
To load
149
Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro
Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro
The secondary charge score is a combination of four factors: the overall efficiency of a full charge, relative to the amount of energy needed to fill the battery versus the energy the battery can provide; the efficiency of the travel adapter when it comes to transferring power from an outlet to the phone; the residual consumption when the phone is fully charged and still connected to the charger; and the residual consumption of the charger itself, when the smartphone is disconnected from it. The graph below shows the overall efficiency of a full charge in%.
Discharge
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Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone 12 mini
The discharge secondary score evaluates the discharge rate of a battery during a test, which is independent of the battery capacity. It is the ratio of the capacity of a battery divided by its autonomy. A small capacity battery may have the same runtime as a large capacity battery, indicating that the device is well optimized, with a low discharge rate.
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