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Oppo Reno 2 (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.5 inchesMain camera megapixels:48 MP & 13 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP

Oppo Reno 2 (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

7.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 86% of smartphones
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

4.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.3

Camera

15%

5.6

Display

15%

5.0

Battery

10%

3.8

Software

10%

6.9

Connectivity

4%

4.6

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 86% of smartphones
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on 100 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 81% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Oppo Reno 2 (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

25%

4.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.3

Camera

15%

5.6

Display

15%

5.0

Battery

10%

3.8

Software

10%

6.9

Connectivity

4%

4.6

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

5.6
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on 100 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Oppo Reno 2 (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 5.2 points, which is lower than 51.6% of smartphones.
5.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

6.5
Brand name
Oppo
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor which is faster than processors in 50.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 9 Pie
Android version
Android 9 Pie
Android version
Android 9 Pie
This smartphone runs Android version Android 9 Pie which is older than that found in 93.9% of smartphones and equal to that in 2.6% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
no
Dark mode
no
This smartphone does not offer dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 13 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 13 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP & 13 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 77% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 87.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 30.7 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.5 inches
Screen size
6.5 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.5 inches which is smaller than the screens of 80% of smartphones and equal to those of 3.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
401 ppi
Pixel density
401 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 401 ppi which is higher than that of 58.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 90.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 2.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
20 W
Charging speed
20 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 20 W which is slower than in 74.3% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 1.5% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
160 mm
Height
160 mm
This smartphone has a height of 160 mm which is shorter than 79.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Width
74.3 mm
Width
74.3 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.3 mm which is narrower than 79% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.5 mm
Thickness
9.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.5 mm which is thicker than 85.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Weight
189 g
Weight
189 g
This smartphone weighs 189 g which is lighter than 68% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
106,560 cm³
Device volume
106,560 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 106,560 cm³ which is larger than 79.2% of smartphones.
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Oppo Reno 2 (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    Dolby Vision support
    yes
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a front LED flash
    Front LED flash
    yes
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    3.1
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a front LED flash
    Front LED flash
    yes
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    3.1
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    Dolby Vision support
    yes
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 1.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    401 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (401 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    401 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 6
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 6 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 6 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    102
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (102 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    102 vs 99.5
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.7 mm narrower
    Width
    74.3 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.3 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.3 mm vs 76 mm
  • 3.6 mm shorter
    Height
    160 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (160 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    160 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 3.7% lighter
    Weight
    189 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (189 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    189 g vs 196.2 g
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 47.4% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    500 MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (500 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    500 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 37% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    6,794
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (6,794 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    6,794 vs 10,783
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 50% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    3 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (3 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    3 W vs 6 W
  • 12.7% worse value for money
    Oppo Reno 2 (8GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.51 vs 7.3).
    6.51 vs 7.34
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Oppo Reno 2 (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£440 vs £260).
    £440 vs £260
  • 5.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Oppo Reno 2
    the average smartphone
    Oppo Reno 2 (8GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.58 vs 8.000).
    7.58 vs 8
  • 47.4% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    500 MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (500 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    500 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 37% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    6,794
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (6,794 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    6,794 vs 10,783
  • 50% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    3 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (3 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    3 W vs 6 W
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    1,024 KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1024 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 33.3% larger process node
    Process node
    8 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (8 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    8 nm vs 6 nm
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    1,866 MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 83% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    209
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (209 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    209 vs 1,226
  • 25.6% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    701
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (701 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    701 vs 942
  • 93.8% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    16
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (16 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    16 vs 256
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.2 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 41.8% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    14.9 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 34.5% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,660
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,660 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,660 vs 2,533
  • 26.4% lower PassMark benchmark
    PassMark benchmark
    3,229
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (3,229 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    3,229 vs 4,389
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 9 Pie
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 9 Pie vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 9 Pie vs Android 14
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Lacks dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    This smartphone does not support dark mode, the average smartphone does. 95.8% of smartphones have dark mode.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    Theme customization
    no
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    Offline voice commands
    no
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    48 MP & 13 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP & 13 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 13 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    This smartphone does not have a manual focus mode, the average smartphone does. 91.2% of smartphones offer manual focus.
  • 4.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    30.7 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    Continuous autofocus in video recording
    no
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    This smartphone does not offer manual exposure control, the average smartphone does. 94% of smartphones have manual exposure.
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.17 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.5 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 384.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    509 nits
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (509 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    509 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 27.3% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    480 nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (480 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    480 nits vs 660 nits
  • 491 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    509 nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (509 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    509 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 39.4% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    20 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (20 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    20 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 5 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2019
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2019 vs 2024). 5.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    September 2019
    2019 vs 2024
  • 1.2 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 9% larger volume
    Device volume
    106,560 cm³
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (106560 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    106,560 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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What we like about Oppo Reno 2 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Striking, premium design and build quality with a seamless, notch-less full AMOLED screen achieved via the 'shark-fin' pop-up selfie camera, which users find visually impressive and unique.
  • Solid overall performance and a smooth, lag-free user experience for everyday tasks and gaming, thanks to the Snapdragon 730G processor and 8GB of RAM.
  • Versatile and capable camera system that produces crisp, detailed photos in good lighting conditions, featuring a 48MP main sensor, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses, plus useful modes like Ultra Dark mode and Ultra Steady video.
  • Excellent battery life that reliably lasts a full day, even with heavy usage, complemented by fast 20W VOOC 3.0 wired charging.
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack and expandable storage (microSD slot), features often missing in competitors, which users appreciate.
  • Good quality audio output through both the single speaker and the headphone jack, with support for Dolby Atmos.
  • Fast and reliable in-display fingerprint scanner and face unlock (via the pop-up camera).

What we don't like about Oppo Reno 2 (8GB + 256GB)

  • ColorOS software is polarizing, often criticized for having a significant amount of bloatware, an unrefined/complex interface, and an iOS-like look that some users dislike.
  • The 20x digital zoom is largely considered a gimmick and not impressive in quality; images beyond 5x zoom often look grainy or low-resolution.
  • Lack of an official IP water resistance rating, making durability a concern despite the Gorilla Glass construction.
  • Average low-light camera performance, with photos sometimes appearing noisy or over-softened, and the ultra-wide lens being particularly weak in these conditions.
  • Call quality can be lackluster, with reports of robotic-sounding audio and background noise.
  • The phone's aspect ratio can cause some apps or media to display with black bars or cut off corners.
  • While performance is good for a mid-range phone, it uses a less powerful processor (Snapdragon 730G) compared to some similarly priced competitors that feature flagship chipsets.

Verdict

The Oppo Reno 2 is a stylish upper-midrange smartphone launched in late 2019, featuring a sleek, notchless 6.5-inch AMOLED display achieved through a unique "shark-fin" pop-up 16MP selfie camera. Key internal specifications include a capable Snapdragon 730G processor, a substantial 8GB of RAM, and a generous 256GB of internal storage, delivering smooth performance for gaming and multitasking. Its main pro is a versatile quad-camera system (48MP primary lens) known for strong zoom capabilities and effective Ultra Steady Video stabilization. Potential cons involve its lack of official IP water resistance rating, the absence of wireless charging, and the older Android 9 software it originally shipped with.

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