OPPO Reno 8, 8 Pro global unveiled

OPPO has released the global versions of their latest midrange devices, the Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro.

First, let’s talk about the more interesting one, the OPPO Reno 8 Pro. This one is essentially the Reno 8 Pro Plus that came out in China back in May.

That said, this one is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max octa-core processor. It is paired with OPPO’s own MariSilicon X chip that offers 18TOPS of power, which should handle image processing with finesse.

Speaking of images, you’d be taking pictures with its 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera. It has a couple of bells and whistles like a 7P lens, omni-directional PDAF, 12-bit image output, and dual native ISO. Sadly, it didn’t get to have an optical image stabilizer (OIS).

The main camera is joined by the usual 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and 2-megapixel macro. On the front, there’s a punch-hole for the 32-megapixel IMX709 sensor.

Another fancy feature is the large and vibrant 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, with an apt FHD+ pixel resolution, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support. It is also certified to stream Netflix and Amazon in high definition.

Keeping the lights on is a decent 4,500mAh battery. Not the biggest, but it managed to keep the device light. It is paired with an 80W fast charger that should provide a full charge in about half an hour.

It then ships with the latest Android 12 operating system with OPPO’s ColorOS 12.1 user interface on top.

The OPPO Reno 8 Pro 12GB/256GB variant is currently available in India for a price of INR45,999 (around Php32,400).

OPPO Reno 8 Pro Global Specs

• Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
• Dual SIM, Dual standby
• 6.7-inches FHD+ AMOLED display, 2412 x 1080 pixel resolution, 394ppi
• 120Hz refresh rate, 950-nits peak brightness
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• 2.85GHz MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max octa-core processor
• MariSilicon X NPU
• 8GB/12GB RAM
• Mali-G610 MC6 GPU
• 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage, non-expandable
• 32-megapixel front camera, AF
• 50-megapixel (IMX766, PDAF, f/1.8) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras, LED flash
• Under-display fingerprint scanner
• HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
• WiFi 6, dual-band
• Bluetooth 5.3
• dual-band GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
• NFC
• USB Type-C
• Dimensions: 161.2 x 74.2 x 7.3mm
• Weight: 183g
• Colors: Glazed Black, Glazed Green
• 4,500mAh non-removable battery, 80W SuperVOOC fast charging

Meanwhile, the vanilla OPPO Reno 8 global version is essentially the same as the China version from before, but with a few upgrades. For starters, it now shares the same camera as the Pro variant with its 50-megapixel IMX766 main shooter and an ultra-wide lens.

It also has the same 4,500mAh battery, 80W fast charging, and Android 12 OS.

Compared to the Pro model, the Reno 8 global is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 octa-core processor, has a smaller 6.43-inch AMOLED screen, and a slower 90Hz refresh rate.

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The OPPO Reno 8 global with 8GB/128GB configuration is available in India for a price of INR38,999 (around Php27,500). Release details for both devices in the Philippines are yet to be known.

OPPO Reno 8 Specs

• Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
• Dual SIM, Dual standby
• 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution, 409ppi
• 90Hz refresh rate, 800-nits peak brightness
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• 3.0GHz MediaTek Dimensity 1300 octa-core processor
• 8GB/12GB RAM
• 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage, non-expandable
• 32-megapixel front camera
• 50-megapixel (IMX766, PDAF, f/1.8) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras, LED flash
• In-display fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
• WiFi 6, dual-band
• Bluetooth 5.3
• GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
• NFC
• USB Type-C
• Dimensions: 160.6 x 73.4 x 7.7mm
• Weight: 179g
• Colors: Shimmer Gold, Shimmer Black
• 4,500mAh non-removable battery, 80W fast charging