OPPO just launched their Reno5 smartphone, offering consumers a mid-range 5G and 64 MP camera combo!
Take a look at what the OPPO Reno5 offers, and find out if it’s worth the price!
OPPO Reno5 Smartphone : 5G + 64 MP Camera Combo!
OPPO is introducing the Reno5 as their most affordable 5G smartphone, paired with a 64 MP camera system.
Let’s start with this presentation on the OPPO Reno5.
AMOLED Display
The OPPO Reno5 comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
This display has a rather high colour gamut of 135% sRGB, when set to the Vivid mode, with a maximum brightness of 600 nits.
You can toggle between a 60 Hz and 90 Hz refresh rate, and the display has a 180 Hz sampling rate.
Mid-Range Performance
The OPPO Reno5 is powered by the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, which has eight CPU cores :
- 1 x Kryo 475 Prime (Cortex-A76) core @ 2.4 GHz
- 1 x Kryo 475 Gold (Cortex-A76) core @ 2.2 GHz
- 6 x Kryo 475 Silver (Cortex-A55) cores @ 1.8 GHz
They are paired with the Qualcomm Adreno 620 GPU, which is clocked 10% higher than the older Snapdragon 765.
Memory + Storage
The OPPO Reno5 comes with 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage. The limited storage may be an issue, because it does not support external storage through a microSD card.
Cameras Galore
The OPPO Reno5 has a high-resolution 32 MP front camera, with an f/2.4 aperture. Despite its high resolution, it only supports 1080p video recording, at up to 30 fps.
In the back, it has a quad camera system that consists of :
- a 64 MP main camera, with f/1.7 aperture
- an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
- a 2 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture, and
- a 2 MP depth sensor, with f/2.4 aperture
The 64 MP main camera can record videos at up to 4K @ 30 fps, or 1080p @ 60 fps.
Beyond that, OPPO is trying to promote their new Dual-View capability, which combines videos from both the front and rear cameras.
5G Connectivity
5G connectivity is a key selling point for the OPPO Reno5, which supports both 5G SA (Standalone) and 5G NSA (Non-Standalone) modes.
However, you are unlikely to be able to actually utilise this capability for quite some time, as the 5G rollout will take years.
Small Fast-Charging Battery
The OPPO Reno5 has a small 2,150 mAh battery, but it supports 65 watt SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging capability.
And yes, it comes with the charger in-box.
OPPO Reno5 : Specifications Compared
Here is our comparison of the key specifications of the Reno5 with its more expensive brother, the Reno5 Pro :
| Specifications | Reno5 | Reno5 Pro |
| Model | CPH2145 | CPH2201 |
| Display | 6.4-inch AMOLED | 6.5-inch AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | |
| Pixel Density | 410 ppi | 402 ppi |
| Colour Gamut | 93% DCI-P3 135% sRGB |
97% NTSC 100% sRGB |
| Display Brightness |
430 nits to 600 nits | 500 nits to 800 nits |
| Display Features |
90 Hz refresh rate 180 Hz sampling rate |
|
| Protection | None | |
| Operating System | ColorOS 11.1 (Android 11) | |
| Platform | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ |
| Memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage Options | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| External Storage | None | |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (f/2.4) | |
| Rear Cameras | 64 MP (f/1.7) main camera 8 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide camera 2 MP (f/2.4) macro camera 2 MP (f/2.4) depth sensor |
|
| Connectivity | 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-5 Bluetooth : BT 5.1 USB : Type C |
5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-6 Bluetooth : BT 5.1 USB : Type C |
| GPS Support | GPS, Gelileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | In Display | |
| Other Sensors | Geomagnetic, Proximity, Optical, Pedometer Accelerometer, Gravity, Gyroscope |
|
| Battery | 2,150 mAh | 2,175 mAh |
| Charging | 65 watt wired | |
| Width Height Thickness |
73.4 mm 159.1 mm 7.9 mm |
73.2 mm 159.7 mm 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 173 g |
OPPO Reno5 : Price + Availability
The OPPO Reno5 is available in the Galactic Silver and Starry Black colour options.
It will be available for purchase starting 27 January 2021, with a recommended retail price of :
- Malaysia : RM1,899, which is about US$469 / £342 / A$605
- Singapore : S$699
Here are direct purchase / pre-order options online :
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