Oppo has expanded the Reno series with the introduction of the Reno 8 5G and the Reno 8 Pro 5G (Review). These two smartphones are being marketed as “The Portrait Expert” by Oppo. We've already reviewed the Reno 8 Pro 5G which impressed us with its design and build quality, but it didn't offer as much value as the competition when it came to performance. Will the Oppo Reno 8 5G deliver a similar experience or does it have an edge over the competition? Let's find out.
Oppo Reno 8 mobile was launched on 23rd May 2022. The phone comes with a 90 Hz refresh rate 6.43-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels (FHD+) at a pixel density of 409 pixels per inch (ppi). Oppo Reno 8 is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor. It comes with 8GB of RAM. The Oppo Reno 8 runs Android 12 and is powered by a 4500mAh battery. The Oppo Reno 8 supports proprietary fast charging.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Oppo Reno 8 on the rear packs a triple camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel (f/1.8) primary camera; a 2-megapixel (f/2.2) camera, and a 2-megapixel (f/2.4, macro) camera. The rear camera setup has autofocus. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 32-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture.
The Oppo Reno 8 runs ColorOS 12.1 is based on Android 12 and packs 128GB of inbuilt storage. The Oppo Reno 8 is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The Oppo Reno 8 measures 160.00 x 73.40 x 7.67mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 179.00 grams. It was launched in Black and Gold colours.
Connectivity options on the Oppo Reno 8 include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.30, NFC, USB Type-C, 3G, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India) , and 5G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and in-display fingerprint sensor. The Oppo Reno 8 supports face unlock.
As of 25th December 2024, Oppo Reno 8 price in India starts at Rs. 22,990.
Product Name | Price in India |
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Oppo Reno 8 (8GB RAM, 128GB) - Shimmer Black | ₹ 22,990 |
Oppo Reno 8 (8GB RAM, 128GB) - Shimmer Gold | ₹ 24,990 |
Oppo Reno 8 price in India starts from ₹ 22,990. The lowest price of Oppo Reno 8 is ₹ 22,990 at Amazon on 25th December 2024.
Brand | Oppo |
Model | Reno 8 |
Price in India | ₹22,990 |
Release date | 23rd May 2022 |
Launched in India | Yes |
Form factor | Touchscreen |
Dimensions (mm) | 160.00 x 73.40 x 7.67 |
Weight (g) | 179.00 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 4500 |
Fast charging | Proprietary |
Colours | Black, Gold |
Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
Resolution Standard | FHD+ |
Screen size (inches) | 6.43 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 2400x1080 pixels |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 409 |
Processor | octa-core |
Processor make | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 |
RAM | 8GB |
Internal storage | 128GB |
Rear camera | 50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 2-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) |
No. of Rear Cameras | 3 |
Rear autofocus | Yes |
Rear flash | Yes |
Front camera | 32-megapixel (f/2.4) |
No. of Front Cameras | 1 |
Lens Type (Third Rear Camera) | Macro |
Operating system | Android 12 |
Skin | ColorOS 12.1 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.30 |
NFC | Yes |
USB Type-C | Yes |
Headphones | Type-C |
Number of SIMs | 2 |
SIM 1 | |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes |
5G | Yes |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
SIM 2 | |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes |
5G | Yes |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
Face unlock | Yes |
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes |