Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G review

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Introduction

Headlining the Reno4 family, the Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G comes with a capable Snapdragon 765G chipset, a 90Hz AMOLED display, and a tri-set of cameras on its back. We reviewed the 4G-only version a while ago, and it's now time for the 5G variant.

It's not just the next-gen connectivity that sets them apart, mind you. As part of the upgraded chipset, you'd also be getting a boost in performance over the Reno4 Pro, particularly in the graphics department. In a way, it's a flagship-grade chip - if the Pixel 5 can pass for a flagship.

Additionally, the 5G version's camera system is a marked upgrade over the plain Reno4 Pro's setup, even though it's one unit short and it's using the same primary shooter. Here, you're getting a 2x telephoto, which is missing on the other phone, and a nicer 13MP ultra-wide replaces the 8MP unit and doubles as a macro cam thanks to its autofocusing capability.

A few other differences can be spotted elsewhere, and it's mostly a matter of things that are missing - there's no microSD slot or headphone jack on this model, and an FM radio is nowhere to be found either. On a positive note, the 5G version comes with stereo speakers, and that's twice as many as on the 4G variant.

Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G specs

• Body: 159.6x72.5x7.6mm, 172g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame; Colors: Galactic Blue, Space Black, White, Pink, Green.
• Display: 6.55" AMOLED, 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 402ppi; 90Hz refresh rate.
• Chipset: Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm): Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver); Adreno 620.
• Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM; UFS 2.1.
• OS/Software: Android 10, ColorOS 7.2.
• Rear camera: Wide (main): 48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; Telephoto: 13 MP, f/2.4, 52mm, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom; Ultra wide angle: 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 1/2.43", 1.4µm, AF; LED flash, HDR, panorama.
• Front camera: 32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm; HDR.
• Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR; Front camera: 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS.
• Battery: 4000mAh; Fast charging 65W, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 36 min (advertised), SuperVOOC 2.0.
• Misc: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass; NFC.

Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G unboxing

The Reno4 Pro 5G arrives in much the same package that we got the non-5G version. A teal sleeve with a dreamy soft Reno device holds the white cardboard box.

A full set of accessories can be found inside. The 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charger is the most essential bit, and there's a cable to go with it - as usual with proprietary charging systems, you better hold on to both the adapter and the cable if you want the 30-something minute charging capability.

A set of earphones is included too, and they look pretty neat - the Oppo-green meshes against the white of the buds serve as a nice accent. A clear silicone protective case for the handset completes the bundle.