OPPO Reno 6 series launch date tipped, might debut at the brand’s mid-year gala

Highlights
  • OPPO Reno 6 series might launch on May 22nd
  • Key Reno 6 specifications reportedly include a 90Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, 64MP quad rear cameras, and 4,500mAh battery

The allegedly upcoming OPPO Reno 6 series has been in the news since March. It is expected to come as the successor to the Reno 5 lineup that was launched last year. The upcoming series of smartphones is expected to have three devices, the OPPO Reno 6 Reno 6 Pro, and Reno 6 Pro+. These devices have been leaked on multiple occasions in the past, leaving behind a trail of specifications. Recently, we had learned that the OPPO Reno6 series might launch in April or May this year. Today, we some new information regarding the launch of the OPPO Reno6 series. Let us have a look.

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OPPO Reno6 series launch date tipped

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According to a new report from a Chinese publication IT Home, OPPO will launch the Reno 6 series at the brand’s mid-year gala event, which is taking place on May 22nd. OPPO had launched the first-generation Reno series during its mid-year gala event in 2019. The OPPO R15 made its debut at the brand’s mid-year gala event in 2018. Considering that brand has used its previous mid-year gala events to launch new smartphones, it is very much possible that the OPPO Reno6 series might make its debut at this year’s mid-year gala event. If that turns out to be true, the OPPO Reno 6 series launch date is May 22nd.

OPPO Reno 6 series specifications (expected)

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A popular tipster that goes by Digital Station on Weibo, had recently tipped the OPPO Reno 6 specifications. According to the Weibo account, the OPPO Reno 6 will have a 6.55-inch display with a curved design, AMOLED technology, full-HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a punch-hole mounted to the top-left corner of the screen. The device is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC and run on the Android 11 OS. As for the imaging, the OPPO Reno 6 is said to come with a 64MP quad-camera setup at the rear and a 32MP selfie camera. It is tipped to feature a 4,500mAh battery with 65W charging.

As for the Reno 6 Pro and the Reno 6 Pro+, these devices are expected to come with the Snapdragon 870 and the Snapdragon 888 processors respectively. Hopefully, we will get to know more about these devices as their launch inches closer.

Key Specs

OPPO Reno6 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 900 MT6877 | 8 GBProcessor
6.43 inches (16.33 cm) Display
64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MPRear camera
32 MPSelfie camera
4300 mAh Battery
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Review Summary

Expert Rating
3.5/5

Design
★  
4.0
/5
Display
★  
4.0
/5
Software
★  
3.5
/5
Camera
★  
3.5
/5
Performance
★  
3.5
/5
Battery
★  
4.0
/5

Pros

  • Great daylight photography
  • Decent software experience
  • Premium design
  • Superfast 65W charging

Cons

  • Night photography could be improved
  • Pricey
  • Lacks stereo speakers
  • Not meant for heavy-duty gaming
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OPPO Reno6 5G Video