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Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.43 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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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Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

8.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 75% of smartphones
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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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Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 64%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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%

5.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.5

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

6.2

Battery

10%

4.1

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

6.3

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 77%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 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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Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 71%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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%

5.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.5

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

6.2

Battery

10%

4.1

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

6.3

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

5.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 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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Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

8.0
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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Popularity:
Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 6.6 points, which is higher than 60.2% of smartphones.
6.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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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Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.2
Brand name
Oppo
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor model which is slower than processors in 69.9% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2.4% of smartphones.
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
128 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
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
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% 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
64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 76.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.7 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.7 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 82.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
31.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 31.4 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 57.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
1.4 binned
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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
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
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
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
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
4,500 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
33 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
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
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
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
159.8 mm
This smartphone has a height of 159.8 mm which is shorter than 81.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
73.2 mm
This smartphone has a width of 73.2 mm which is narrower than 89% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.5 mm which is thinner than 90.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Weight
173 g
This smartphone weighs 173 g which is lighter than 91.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.5% of smartphones.
Device volume
81,249 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 81,249 cm³ which is smaller than 92.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
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Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a front LED flash
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports ANT+
    This smartphone supports ANT+ technology, the average smartphone does not. 6% of smartphones are ANT+ compatible.
  • 11.8% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (173 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    173 g vs 196.2 g
  • 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
  • 73.3% cheaper
    Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a front LED flash
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.7 & 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/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Supports ANT+
    This smartphone supports ANT+ technology, the average smartphone does not. 6% of smartphones are ANT+ compatible.
  • 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
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 11.8% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (173 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    173 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.8 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73.2 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73.2 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.8 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 3.8 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (159.8 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    159.8 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 16.9% smaller volume
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (81,249 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97,800 cm³.
    81,249 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    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
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • 0.4% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 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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    Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G
    the average smartphone
    Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.97 vs 8.000).
    7.97 vs 8
  • 2.1% worse value for money
    Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.19 vs 7.3).
    7.19 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    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
  • 50% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4,096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    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
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2,750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 19.3% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2044 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    2,044 vs 2,533
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • 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 camera/mic privacy toggles
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    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
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.4 binned
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 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
  • 1.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    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
  • 0.24 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
  • 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
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5,000 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.
    May 2022
    2022 vs 2024

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Conor
≈ estimated
03/07/2022
Hands-on review · camera, durability and everyday use
Verdict
Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G is a solid all-rounder for everyday use and portrait photos, though video is limited to 1080p.
Overview video
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Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

theaureview.com
06/07/2022
Hands-on review · Mid-range phone
Verdict
The OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G is a light phone with a headphone jack and long battery life, but its 60Hz screen and average camera keep it from standing out.
eftm.com
24/07/2022
Hands-on review · Value mid-range
Verdict
The OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G is a smooth, long-lasting mid-range phone with a quick fingerprint sensor, but its 60Hz screen and lack of wireless charging hold it back.
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galaxus.at
14/10/2022
Summary of the review
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dxomark.com
25/10/2022
Summary of the review
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cybershack.com.au
19/07/2022
Summary of the review
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dxomark.com
31/08/2022
Summary of the review
chip.de
25/07/2022
Lab test · Battery and display
Verdict
The OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G is a mid-range phone with excellent battery life and enough speed for everyday tasks, but its dim screen and low-light photos let it down.
nextpit.de
23/07/2022
Hands-on test · Design and value
Verdict
The OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G looks distinctive and has a long-lasting battery, but its old Android version and weak extra cameras make it hard to recommend at its price.
heute.at
08/10/2022
Hands-on test · Bold, playful design
Verdict
The OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G stands out with its rainbow back and long battery life, but its dim 60Hz screen and weak side cameras fall behind rivals.
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galaxus.at
14/10/2022
Summary of the review
andreagaleazzi.com
16/06/2022
Hands-on test · Mid-range phone
Verdict
The OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G is light and well built with a fun notification LED, but it does little to stand out in a crowded mid-range market.
dday.it
08/09/2022
Hands-on review · Stylish mid-range
Verdict
The OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G is a balanced, eye-catching phone with a mature ColorOS 12 interface, but it is a bit pricey against its rivals.
tg24.sky.it
15/09/2022
Hands-on review · Fast charging
Verdict
The OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G is a comfortable, well-balanced phone with long battery life and air gestures, but its missing ultra-wide lens and shaky video hold it back.
techzilla.it
07/07/2022
Hands-on test · Mid-range phone
Verdict
The OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G is a slim, well-built mid-range phone with a distinctive LED-ring design, but its 60Hz screen and lack of ultra-wide camera hold it back.
global.techradar.com
30/06/2022
Hands-on test · Battery life focus
Verdict
The OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G is a mid-range phone whose battery easily lasts two days, but its slow performance and weak low-light photos are its main limits.
techprincess.it
21/06/2022
Hands-on test · Mid-range value
Verdict
The OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G is a well-built mid-range phone with good battery life and daily performance, best with the bundled earbuds, though gamers should look elsewhere.
iphoneitalia.com
17/06/2022
Hands-on test · Battery and design
Verdict
The OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G is a light, slim phone with a good battery and smooth everyday performance, though its 1080p video is the weakest part.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB)

  • Users praise the phone's long battery life, often lasting a full day or two with moderate use, and the very fast 33W wired SuperVOOC charging is a major highlight.
  • The phone is described as fast, responsive, and powerful enough for daily tasks and even moderate gaming, thanks to its Snapdragon 695 5G chipset and ample RAM.
  • Many customers find the design appealing, with its slim, lightweight, and premium look, particularly the eye-catching 'Rainbow Spectrum' color and the 'Dual Orbit Lights' (LED notification rings around the camera sensors).
  • The 6.43-inch AMOLED display provides a bright, colorful, and clear viewing experience, with good viewing angles.
  • The main 64MP camera generally produces good to very good photos in adequate lighting conditions, with accurate colors and decent detail.
  • Users appreciate the inclusion of useful features like a 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC (for mobile payments), expandable storage via microSD, and the inclusion of a charger and case in the box.
  • The software (ColorOS 12/13 based on Android 11/12) is generally seen as smooth, user-friendly, and offers many useful customization options and features like Air Gestures and floating windows.

What customers don't like about Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB)

  • A significant complaint is the display's 60Hz refresh rate, which is considered low for its price range, as many competitors offer 90Hz or 120Hz screens.
  • Camera performance suffers in low-light conditions, with visible noise and a lack of detail in photos and videos.
  • The phone lacks an ultra-wide camera lens, which limits photographic versatility and zoom capabilities.
  • Some users report a noticeable shutter lag in the camera, making it difficult to capture fast-moving subjects clearly.
  • The build is primarily plastic (frame and back), which some reviewers feel is not premium enough for the price point, although many users still find it looks and feels good.
  • The device comes with Android 11 out of the box in some regions, which is an older OS version, and is expected to receive only a limited number of major Android updates.
  • It has only a single, down-firing mono speaker, which provides a less immersive audio experience compared to stereo setups.

Verdict

The OPPO Reno8 Lite is a mid-range smartphone running Android 12, powered by the efficient Snapdragon 695 5G processor and featuring 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD). It showcases a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a standard 60Hz refresh rate, and is known for its slim, lightweight design and distinctive "Dual Orbit Lights" notification feature around the rear cameras. A pro is its capable 64MP main camera, supported by a 4500mAh battery that includes 33W fast charging. A primary con is the display's 60Hz refresh rate, which is less smooth than the 90Hz or 120Hz screens found on many competitors in the same price range.

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