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OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G Review

When comes to branding - OPPO Reno is often linked to out of the box design and camera-centric features and my last Reno phone was the OPPO Reno2 that launched back in 2019 which featured a more immersive screen and the iconic shark-fin style pop-up camera.


('Aurora' - Back of the Phone)


Fast forward to Year 2021, with the latest model - OPPO Reno 6Pro 5G dubbed with “AI Portrait Video Expert” that offers next-level portrait video features such as 'Bokeh Flare Portrait Video', 'AI Highlight Video' and 'Focus Tracking'. In the photography department, 'Flash Snapshot' enabled users to capture clear shots of moving objects.


(Top - 32MP Front Facing Camera) | (Bottom - In-Display Fingerprint Sensor)

(Close-up shot)

OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G features a 64MP quad-camera setup and a 32MP front-facing camera. It has a dedicated colour temperature sensor that able to capture colours accurately.


(Quad-Camera Setup)

Unboxing Video


The package comes with OPPO's 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charger, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, OPPO wired earbuds with USB-C and clear soft TPU casing. As for my set is the ever-changing 'Aurora'.


(Unbox Video)


OPPO Reno Glow


Reno6 Pro 5G offers in two unique colours - Aurora and Stellar Black. The colour option with me is "Aurora" which create a colour shifting pattern from different angles.


(Ever-Changing Back Panel)

Photos Sample


Images taken from the Reno6 Pro 5G are decent good when there's sufficient lighting. The image processing and colour reproduction are eye-pleasing and not over-saturated. In night mode, I did observed that in ultra-wide mode's images are looking slightly better with more details been captured.


(Ultra Wide)

(Ultra Wide in Night Mode)


(AI detection - Greenery)


(Zoom 1X, 2X, 5X & 10X)

(Ultra Wide)

(Macro Mode)


Video Sample/Features


One word to described about the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G is - "Bokehlicious".  Both 'AI Color Portrait' and 'Bokeh Flare Portrait' can be use in both Video and Photo mode.

(Unique Portrait Features)

Display


The phone features a 6.5-inch curved display with a 90Hz refresh rate that makes a very silky smooth experience! The colours are punchy and outdoor visibility is decent. As for the in-display fingerprint sensor that unlocks instantly!

(Unlocking Speed)

Software


OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G run on ColorOS 11.3 based on Android 11 and some of OPPO's unique flavour features such as the RAM expansion enable user to expand more RAM allocation from on-board storage space from 3GB, 5GB and 7GB.


(Increase RAM capacity)


Here's are some of the key specification of OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G:

  • Android 11 on top of ColorOS 11.3
  • MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  • 12GB of RAM
  • 256GB of internal storage
  • 4500mAh battery
  • 65W SuperVOOC 2.0

Where to buy?

  • OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G is available in Aurora and Stellar Black at a retail price of SGD$949.
  • Available at OPPO Concept Stores, OPPO’s Shopee and Lazada Flagship Stores, M1, Singtel and StarHub as well as all authorised retailers.

Verdict?

  • It is undoubtful the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G does take the attention of its design and camera features. However, for its price, it is hard to stack up among other competitions. IF only the Pro Plus version (Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 with better camera hardware) that launched in Malaysia was available here instead, it is probably more appealing and recommendable to others.

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