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Oppo Reno8 (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.43 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

Oppo Reno8 (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.

Oppo Reno8 (8GB + 256GB)
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 50% of smartphones
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–²Better than 58%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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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%

6.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.9

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

4.2

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 52%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 70%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Oppo Reno8 (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
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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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â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

25%

6.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.9

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

4.2

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

6.5
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
6.6/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 60% of models
Popularity:
Oppo Reno8 (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 6.6 points, which is higher than 60.2% of smartphones.
6.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.5
Brand name
Oppo
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 1300
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor which is faster than processors in 58.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 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
Market range: <64 GB – >512 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
3 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 75.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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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
50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 55.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 49.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
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
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.43 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.43 inches which is smaller than the screens of 85% of smartphones and equal to those of 1.5% of smartphones.
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
409 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 409 ppi which is higher than that of 66.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 5.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
80 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 80 W which is faster than in 78.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 7.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
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
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
160 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 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
73.4 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 73.4 mm which is narrower than 87.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.6 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.6 mm which is thinner than 86% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.5% of smartphones.
Weight
179 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 179 g which is lighter than 86.6% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1% of smartphones.
Device volume
81,760 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 81,760 cm³ which is smaller than 91.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
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Oppo Reno8 (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 25% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.0 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3 GHz & 3x2.6 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3 GHz & 3x2.6 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 55.1% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4266 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,266 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 1.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.1/ 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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    the average smartphone
    Oppo Reno8 (8GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.10 vs 8.000).
    8.1 vs 8
  • 30% cheaper
    Oppo Reno8 (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£200 vs £260).
    £200 vs £260
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 25% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.0 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3 GHz & 3x2.6 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3 GHz & 3x2.6 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 55.1% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4266 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,266 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 47.5% higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (4,594 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    4,594 vs 3,115
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 25.5% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,180 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,180 vs 2,533
  • 12.3% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,058 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,058 vs 942
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    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
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    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)
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 3.5% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (409 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    409 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (105 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    105 vs 99.5
  • 10.1% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (865 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    865 min vs 786 min
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 8.8% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (179 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    179 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.6 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.7 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.6 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.6 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 3.6 mm shorter
    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
  • 2.5% higher French repairability index
    This smartphone has a higher French repairability index score than the average smartphone (8.2 vs 8). The average score is 8.
    8.2 vs 8
  • 16.4% smaller volume
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (81760 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    81,760 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 0.24 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.43 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 34.8% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (430 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    430 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 13.6% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (9,316 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    9,316 vs 10,783
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 1300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 1,300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 26.8% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (445 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    445 vs 608
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    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
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.24 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.43 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 34.8% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (430 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    430 nits vs 660 nits
  • 260.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (633 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    633 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 25% lower touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (180 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    180 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 200 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (800 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    800 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    July 2022
    2022 vs 2024

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techstomper.com
11/11/2022
Summary of the review
OPPO Reno8 5G review – Affordable Flagship Design with Added Value
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community.oppo.com
2022
Summary of the review
OPPO Reno8 5G: You won't regret it! - OPPO Community
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eftm.com
04/10/2022
Summary of the review
OPPO Reno 8 Review: Premium mid-range done right - EFTM
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community.oppo.com
2022
Summary of the review
OPPO Reno 8 5G. Top WORST and BEST things - OPPO Community
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dxomark.com
01/09/2022
Summary of the review
Oppo Reno8 5G Display test - DXOMARK
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moseskemibaro.medium.com
17/06/2023
Summary of the review
The 8-Month Review Of The OPPO Reno8 5G Smartphone - Moses Kemibaro
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techradar.com
29/12/2022
Summary of the review
Oppo Reno 8 review - TechRadar
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techadvisor.com
08/12/2022
Summary of the review
Oppo Reno 8 Review - Tech Advisor
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techradar.com
29/08/2022
Summary of the review
Oppo Reno8 5G review - TechRadar
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heute.at
05/09/2022
Summary of the review
Oppo Phone Review: Superb Camera, Rapid Charging
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daskannwas.ch
31/08/2022
Summary of the review
This Oppo is a budget hidden gem
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pctipp.ch
31/08/2022
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What we like about Oppo Reno8 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Slim, light body, and eye-catching premium design (especially the Shimmer Gold/Green variants).
  • Vibrant and bright AMOLED display with good color accuracy and slim bezels, making it great for media consumption.
  • Very fast 80W SuperVOOC charging (charger included in the box), which gets the phone to full charge in about 30-40 minutes.
  • Solid battery life that reliably lasts a full day or more with moderate usage.
  • Dependable and snappy performance for daily tasks and gaming, thanks to the capable MediaTek Dimensity 1300/8100-MAX chipsets.
  • High-quality main 50MP camera (Sony IMX766 sensor) that produces detailed and color-accurate photos, especially in good light and at night using the dedicated mode.
  • Excellent 32MP selfie camera (Sony IMX709 sensor) that takes clear and bright pictures.
  • ColorOS UI offers a smooth experience with useful customization options and features like floating windows and split screen.
  • Generous 256GB storage capacity in many markets.
  • Effective cooling system prevents overheating during demanding use or charging.

What we don't like about Oppo Reno8 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Lack of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) on the main camera, leading to potential blurriness with moving subjects or shaky hands, especially when zooming in.
  • The angular, flat-edged design can be uncomfortable to hold for long periods without a case.
  • The standard Reno 8 has only a 90Hz refresh rate display, which is lower than the 120Hz found on many similarly priced competitors.
  • Comes with a notable amount of pre-installed bloatware/junk apps that need to be uninstalled.
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack or microSD card slot for storage expansion.
  • The secondary ultra-wide and macro cameras are underwhelming and lack detail compared to the main sensor.
  • Only a single bottom-firing speaker (not stereo), which is a drawback compared to other mid-range phones.
  • No wireless charging support, which is common for this price point but still a missing feature.
  • Only offers two years of guaranteed OS updates, less than some competitors like Samsung.

Verdict

The OPPO Reno8 (8GB + 256GB) is a premium-feeling mid-range 5G smartphone with a focus on fast charging and a high-quality main camera. It features a 6.4-inch, 90Hz AMOLED display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. A major pro is its impressive 80W SUPERVOOC wired charging that can charge the 4500mAh battery from empty to full in approximately 30-35 minutes, offering excellent battery longevity and eliminating battery anxiety. The camera system is a key strength, utilizing a flagship-grade 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor that excels in both daylight and low-light conditions, complemented by a capable 32MP Sony IMX709 selfie camera. Key cons include the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack, no wireless charging support, and the inclusion of only a basic 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro lens which are underwhelming. Furthermore, some competitors in the same price range offer a faster 120Hz display refresh rate and stereo speakers, which the Reno8 lacks.

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