It’s that time of the year, where new smartphone updates are announced and released to the market. Oppo is leading the charge with the new Reno6 series. Not resting on the laurels of their previous model, Oppo is forging ahead on what made the Reno series a worthy contender.
Any model you pick up in the Reno6 series will keep it future-proof for connectivity. Time to dive into each one’s differences.
Higher end with the Reno6 Pro 5G
Oppo has spared no expense in upping the ante with the Reno6 Pro 5G.
Both photography and videography see significant leaps in camera feature set.
- If you ever wanted the depth of field from photos but in videos, Bokeh Flare Portrait Video makes it possible.
- AI Highlight Video ensures that you get details regardless of the scene lighting. Say goodbye to sunlight in the background washing out the colours, and even for low-light situations creating more noise.
- Focus Tracking on video keeps your moving subject in sharp view, letting you use your smartphone as an action camera.
- Want to capture both front and rear cameras simultaneously? Look no further than Dual-View Video.
Probably the biggest mention is that the main lens is powered by a Sony IMX766 sensor, capturing every detail. Behind every camera, there has to be the brains to bring all together. That’s done with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, which also helps to provide 5G connectivity support.
RAM Expansion mode lets you use some of your storage to supplement the 12GB RAM to help avoid any slowdowns.
Did I mention that you can charge the phone up in less than 35min? That’s made possible with SuperVOOC 2.0.
Reno series to the masses with Reno6 5G and Reno6 Z 5G
Those who want a balanced smartphone but still packing power, the Reno6 5G and Reno6 Z 5G will be an ideal match. Both are powered by a MediaTek Dimensity SoC, which still deliver blistering performance for the respective pricepoint.
While they’re not going to be as powerful as the Pro model, they’re still comparable and make for worthy additions to the lineup. Some of the video features from the Pro model trickling down include:
- Reno6 5G: Bokeh Flare Portrait Video, AI Highlight Video, Focus Tracking, and Dual-View Video
- Reno6 Z 5G: Focus Tracking and Dual-View Video
Camera specs vary between the models, but most features are still supported when it comes to photos and videos.
If you’re the kind that wants faces to look great when recording video, Portrait Beautifacation Video on the Reno6 5G and Reno6 Z 5G does the work for you.
Diving into the specs and getting one
If you’re the kind that wants to see just how well the internal components stack up against each other, look no further then the specs table (below).
| Reno6 Pro 5G | Reno6 5G | Reno6 Z 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5" Soft AMOLED FHD+ @ 2400x1080 px (402 ppi); 90Hz (touch sampling of 120Hz) or 60 Hz (touch sampling of 180Hz) | 6.4" AMOLED FHD+ @ 2400x1080 px (410 ppi); 90Hz (max touch sampling of 180Hz) | 6.4" AMOLED @ 2400x1080 px (409 ppi); 60Hz (touch sampling of 180Hz for game mode, and 135Hz for normal use) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 with Adreno 650 GPU (1x 3.2GHz, 3 x 2.4GHz, 4 x 1.8 GHz) | MediaTek Dimensity 900 with ARM Mali-G68 MC4 GPU (2 big cores + 6 little cores with max 2.4 GHz) | MediaTek Dimensity 800U with ARM G57 C3 GPU (2 big cores + 6 little cores with max 2.4 GHz) |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main camera: f/1.8, FOV 84 16MP Ultra Wide-angle: f/2.2; FOV 123 (fixed focus) 13MP Telephoto: f/2.4; FOV 45 2MP Macro: f/2.4; FOV 89 (fixed focus) | 64MP main camera: f/1.7, FOV 81 8MP Ultra Wide-angle: f/2.2; FOV 120 (fixed focus) 2MP Macro: f/2.4; FOV 89 (fixed focus) | 64MP main camera: f/1.7, FOV 79 8MP Ultra Wide-angle: f/2.2; FOV 119 2MP Macro: f/2.4; FOV 88 |
| Front Camera | 32MP f/2.4; FOV 80 | 32MP f/2.4; FOV 85 | 32MP f/2.4; FOV 85 |
| Battery | 2200 mAh/ 17.02 Wh + 2250/17.41 Wh (equivalent to 4500 mAh) with support for Super VOOC 2.0, Super VOOC, VOOC 3.0, PD + QC (9V/2A) | 4300 mAh/16.64 with support for Super VOOC 2.0, Super VOOC, VOOC 3.0, PD + QC (9V/2A) | 4220 mAh/ 16.33 Wh with support for VOOC 4.0 (5V/3A) |
| Storage | 256 GB (12GB LPDDR4x RAM @ 2133 MHz) | 128 GBGB (8GB LPDDR4x RAM @ 2133 MHz) | 128 GBGB (8GB LPDDR4x RAM @ 2133 MHz); support for expandable storage via SDXC UHS-3 Class 10 A1 card |
| Connectivity | 5G (NSA, SA) Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); NFC; Bluetooth 5.2 | 5G (NSA, SA) Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); NFC; Bluetooth 5.2 | 5G (NSA, SA) via both Dual Nano-SIM card slots 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Colours | Lunar Grey, Arctic Blue | Aurora, Stellar Black | Aurora, Stellar Black |
| Dimensions (Height x Width x Thickness | 160.8 x 72.5 x 7.99 mm | 156.8 x 72.1 x 7.59 mm | 160.22 x 73.38 x 7.97 mm (7.92mm for Stellar black) |
Differences in battery life, camera sensors, storage options, and connectivity standards ensures that’s there’s a model fitting each price point.
All three Oppo models are slated to be sold across the Middle East region starting from 15th September at AED 2,999, AED 2,199, and AED 1,499 (equivalent across the region) for Reno6 Pro 5G, Reno6 5G, and Reno6 Z 5G respectively.
If you want to try your luck to win one, you might want to check out their giveaway.
