OPPO teases Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro’s India debut: launch date tipped, specs revealed

Highlights
  • OPPO Reno 8 Pro is tipped to launch in India on July 21st at 12 PM IST.
  • The handset has been listed on the official website, which revealed a MariSilicon X chip, Sony IMX766 primary sensor, Sony IMX709 front camera, and 4K ultra night video.
  • OPPO is yet to confirm the launch date.

OPPO Reno 8 series debuted in China late last month and it looks like the brand is gearing up to unveil it in India, as it has already started teasing the phones on its local website. It was recently tipped that the phone may debut on July 18th in the country and that the Reno 8 Pro+ (China version) will be rebranded as Reno 8 Pro in the country. While we wait for the announcement, noted tipster Abhishek Yadav has shared what looks like an official invite for the Reno 8 Pro launch event. According to the image, the phone will debut on July 21st at 12 PM IST.

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While there’s no mention of the Reno 8, we firmly believe the handset will also debut on the same stage as the cheaper alternative. Since there are two different launch dates tipped, we will only know when OPPO confirms it. Besides this, the Reno 8 series has been listed on the OPPO website as ‘coming soon’. The listing confirmed the MariSilicon X chip, Sony IMX766 primary sensor, Sony IMX709 front camera, and 4K ultra night video. More features will be revealed in the next few days.

OPPO Reno 8 specifications

OPPO Reno 8 flaunts a 6.43-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie snapper. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It runs on Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1 skin out of the box and packs a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.

OPPO Reno 8 specifications

  • 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz display
  • MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC
  • Up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage
  • 4,500mAh battery, 80W charging
  • 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple rear camera
  • 32MP selfie camera
  • Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1

Moving top optics, the OPPO Reno 8 houses a MariSilicon X chip and features a triple camera setup at the back, with a 50MP f/1.8 primary camera coupled, a 2MP B&W sensor and a 2MP macro shooter. There is a 32MP camera on the front for selfies and video calls. 

Connectivity features include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. OPPO Reno 8 is equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

OPPO Reno 8 Pro+ specifications

OPPO Reno 8 Pro+ specifications

  • 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED 120Hz display 
  • MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max SoC
  • Up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage
  • Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1
  • 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera 
  • 32MP selfie snapper
  • 4,500mAh battery, 80W charging

OPPO Reno 8 Pro+ has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2412×1080 pixels Full-HD+ resolution, and a Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max processor paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. OPPO Reno 8 Pro+ also runs on the same Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1 skin out of the box and packs a 4,500mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging.

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OPPO Reno 8 Pro+ comes with a MariSilicon X-powered triple rear camera, with a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. For selfies, it has a 32MP snapper on the front.

The Reno 8 Pro+ features an in-display fingerprint reader for security. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and a USB Type-C port for charging and data sync.

Key Specs

OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max MT6895Z | 12 GBProcessor
6.7 inches (17.02 cm) Display
50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MPRear camera
32 MPSelfie camera
4500 mAh Battery
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OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G Price
Rs. 35,900
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Review Summary

Expert Rating
3.5/10

Design
★  
4.0
/10
Display
★  
4.0
/10
Software
★  
3.0
/10
Camera
★  
3.5
/10
Performance
★  
7.5
/10
Battery
★  
3.5
/10

Pros

  • Stylish, premium design 
  • Good performer 
  • Capable selfie camera
  • Stunning display

Cons

  • Rear camera performance not the best
  • Sub-par battery backup 
  • Expensive
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