The OPPO Reno 8 series is the newest smartphone entry from the Chinese tech company. The series consists of a total of three devices, each using a new generation of processors. OPPO did a good job with the camera on the Pro models by enhancing them with the Mariana MariSilicon X. Let’s now take a look at the specifications of each smartphone in the OPPO Reno 8 series.
OPPO Reno 8 specifications and features
This is the base model of the OPPO Reno 8 series, and it comes without the Mariana MariSilicon X. This smartphone makes use of what OPPO calls the Liuyun dual mirror design. Similar to the Reno 7 series, this device as well flaunts flat edges. Its rear camera cutout uses a flush design that blends in with the smartphone’s body, hence eradicating the protruding bump on its predecessor. Its specifications are as follows:
- Screen: 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling of up to 180Hz.
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 1300.
- Storage: 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB fast storage.
- Main Camera: Triple setup with a 50MP main camera, 2MP black and white camera, and a 2MP macro camera.
- Front Camera: 32MP front-facing camera.
- Battery: 4500mAh battery with 80W fast charge.
- Operating System: Colour OS 12.1, running on Android 12.
- Biometrics: Under display fingerprint sensor.
The OPPO Reno 8 is a very sleek device, measuring 7.67mm in thickness. It comes in three amazing colours, namely: Night Tour Black, Clear Sky Blue, and the most interesting name of all three, Slightly Drunk.
OPPO Reno 8 Pro specifications and features
Improve on the specifications of the Reno 8, give a more powerful processor, and you have the Reno 8 Pro! Thanks to OPPO’s self-developed Mariana MariSilicon X this is a pro camera device. It is also slightly thinner than the Reno 8, below are its specifications:
- Screen: 6.62-inch AMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling.
- Processor: Snapdragon 7 Gen 1.
- Storage: 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB fast storage.
- Main Camera: Triple setup with a 50MP wide camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera.
- Front Camera: 32MP front-facing camera.
- Battery: 4500mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC charge.
- Operating System: Colour OS 12.1, running on Android 12.
- Biometrics: Under display fingerprint sensor.
This device is one of the first to use the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor. It supports Wi-Fi 6E for fast internet connection while gaming or surfing the internet. Colour options on this device are similar to the Reno 8 except for one option. The perturbing Slightly Drunk option remains along with the Night Tour Black, but there is a new Encounter Blue colour option.
OPPO Reno 8 Pro+ specifications and features
Looking at the specifications of the OPPO Reno 8 Pro+ you might mistake it for the 8 Pro variant. The major difference between these two smartphones is the screen size and the processor. It also has a different design on the screen (selfie camera location) and is thinner than the other two models. Here are its specifications:
- Screen: 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling.
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX.
- Storage: 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB fast storage.
- Main Camera: Triple setup with a 50MP wide camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera.
- Front Camera: 32MP front-facing camera.
- Battery: 4500mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC charge.
- Operating System: Colour OS 12.1, running on Android 12.
- Biometrics: Under display fingerprint sensor.
This model comes in three colours, all of which aren’t available with the other two Reno 8 devices. The colour options are as follows: Roaming Gray, Undercurrent Black, and Happy Green.
OPPO Reno 8 series price and availability
The Reno 8 will retail at 2499 yuan (~$374.70) for the 8GB/128GB model, 2699 yuan (~$404.52) for the 8GB/256GB model, and 2999 yuan (~$449.67) for the 12GB/256GB model.
The Reno 8 Pro will retail at 2999 yuan (~$449.67) for the 8GB/128GB model, 3199 yuan (~$479.65) for the 8GB/256GB model, and 3499 yuan (~$524.63) for the 12GB/256GB model.
Lastly, the OPPO Reno 8 Pro+ will retail at 3699 yuan (~$554.62) for the 8GB/256GB model and 3999 yuan (~$599.60) for the 12GB/256GB model.
All three models can be booked directly from the OPPO China official website now. This is a Chinese launch, we can expect this device to hit the global market in the coming months.
