The OPPO Reno8 5G is a mid-range Android smartphone that was launched in October 2022 and is available for purchase in the Kenyan market.
The smartphone is set to succeed the OPPO Reno7 that arrived in April. The Reno8 5G is one of three phones including the Reno8 Pro and Reno8 Pro+ and is also available in a 4G version.
The OPPO Reno8 5G brings with it some new changes and upgrades including a larger screen, a higher refresh rates, and a faster MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset. That said, let’s take a look at what the OPPO Reno8 5G has to offer.
Key Specs of the OPPO Reno8 5G
- Display Size: 6.55-inch
- Dimensions: 160.6 x 73.4 x 7.7 mm
- RAM: 8GB
- Rear Camera: 50+8+2MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 4500mAh
- Online Price in Kenya: Ksh. 59,999
Display
Display Size: 6.55-inch
Display Type: AMOLED
Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 402 ppi
The OPPO Reno8 5G sports a slightly larger 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ punch-hole display with an upgraded 120Hz refresh rate compared to its predecessor.
It also comes with a 1080p resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Like other mid-rangers in its category, the Reno8 5G comes equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
Design
Dimensions: 160.6 x 73.4 x 7.7 mm
All three Reno8 phones share similar designs with a few differences including punch hole positioning and screen bezel thickness. Overall, their design is inspired by the Find X5 series with a large camera island that melts into the back frame.
The OPPO Reno8 5G comes with an Aluminum frame and is said to be 7.34mm thick, making it the thinnest Reno smartphone.
Performance
Operating System: Android 12
CPU: 3.0Ghz Octa-core
RAM: 8GB
Internal Storage: 128/256GB
Micro SD: Yes
The Reno8 5G comes powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 1300 clocking at a speed of 3.0Ghz. It also packs the Mali G77 MC9 GPU. With a performance profile like this, it’s safe to say the Reno8 is armoured to the teeth to smoothly handle any tasks you throw at it.
In terms of Memory, the smartphone maintains the same 8GB RAM+5GB virtual RAM configuration as the Reno7 and packs either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage depending on the variant you purchase. The device comes running Android 12 out of the box alongside OPPO’s User Interface ColorOS 12.1.
Camera
Rear Camera: 50+8+2MP
Selfie Camera: 32MP
LED Flash: Yes
The OPPO Reno8 5G’s camera is definitely its unique selling proposition. The device arrives with a triple camera setup led by a 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro lens. Upfront, you have a 32MP Sony IMX709 shooter for selfies and video calls.
In terms of software, we have a bunch of cool features including Ultra Clear Night for brighter and clearer photos in the dark, Portrait mode for blurred backgrounds and Hyperlapse for fast forwarded videos. Others include Dual-view mode, Slow Motion and Expert mode.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 4500mAh
The OPPO Reno8 5G packs a Li-Po 4,500mAh battery supporting up to 80W wired fast charging, a first for an OPPO smartphone. It takes 11 minutes to go from 0-50% and a 5-minute charge will earn you up to 2 hours of gameplay.
Additionally, it lasts as good as it charges with an endurance of up to 1600 cycles, that’s 2x the industry’s standard. For more information on battery health and cycles, check out our article here.
Online Price in Kenya
Price in Kenya
The OPPO Reno8 5G is available for purchase online as well as in retail stores at a suggested price of Ksh. 59,999.
Alfred Gitonga is a passionate tech news writer with a deep interest in smartphones and related technologies. He is a staff writer at Mobitrends.co.ke.
