4 reasons to buy OPPO Reno15 Pro, 3 reasons to skip
The OPPO Reno15 Pro (review) is a premium device that sits in a very competitive price bracket, competing with both sub-flagships and proper flagships. It ticks a lot of boxes and does several things remarkably well, but it isn’t without its fair share of shortcomings.
If you’re wondering how the device fits in this price bracket and are considering it, here’s everything you need to know before purchasing.
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Reasons to buy Reno15 Pro
The camera system is extremely impressive
The OPPO Reno series has always had a strong reputation for its cameras, and the Reno15 Pro very much carries that legacy forward. The 200MP primary shooter delivers punchy, well-detailed images with good clarity, and the high-resolution mode lets you capture shots that can be cropped into multiple frames without losing quality.
The 50MP telephoto lens is a capable performer in good lighting, producing vibrant, detailed shots. Where things get a little inconsistent is the ultrawide lens, which can sometimes shift colours compared to the primary lens. The 50MP selfie camera, with a wide 100-degree field of view, is arguably the highlight of the entire setup.
It renders natural skin tones and captures wide, inclusive frames beautifully. For anyone who prioritises photography, this phone is competitive against even flagships like the Realme GT 8 Pro (review) and OnePlus 15 (review).
The build quality and display are premium through and through
From the moment you hold the Reno15 Pro, it feels like a proper premium device. The matte finish does a great job of keeping fingerprints and scratches at bay, and the IP68 and IP69 water resistance ratings add a lot of confidence in regard to its durability.
The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED panel is a visual treat, featuring extremely thin bezels, up to 1800 nits of brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass+ protection. Whether you’re watching your favourite OTT content or just scrolling through your feed, the display makes everything look and feel premium.
ColorOS 16 is a delight to use and offers long-term support
ColorOS 16 has quickly become one of my favourite mobile operating systems. The UI is incredibly fluid, transitions feel seamless, apps open without delay, and background processes are handled efficiently. There are plenty of ways to customise the experience to suit your preferences, too. And on top of that is the brand’s commitment of 5 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches, which makes the Reno15 Pro a device that stays relevant up until 2031.
The battery life is one of its stronger aspects
The 6,500mAh battery is a great performer and easily pushes well beyond a day of usage, even during heavier sessions. The phone manages power intelligently, and endurance simply won’t be a concern for most users.
What makes it even better is that the 80W charger comes bundled right in the box, taking roughly an hour to top up from 20 to 100 percent. And then there’s the 50W wireless charging support, which is a welcome addition at this price point. All things considered, the battery performance on offer here is hard to fault.
Reasons not to skip Reno15 Pro
The performance isn’t great for the price
Performance is perhaps where the Reno15 Pro lets itself down the most. The phone runs on the same Dimensity 8450 chipset as its predecessor, the Reno14 Pro. Further, it comes paired with UFS 3.1 storage, which feels like a step sideways rather than forward at Rs 67,999.
AnTuTu score
realme GT 8 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
3,932,397
OnePlus 15
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
3,615,565
Motorola Signature
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
3,098,258
vivo X200T
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus
2,821,319
OPPO Reno15 Pro
MediaTek Dimensity 8450
2,131,620
AnTuTu assesses a smartphone's CPU, GPU, memory, and overall user experience (higher is better)
The chip handles day-to-day tasks well enough, but the moment you put it up against the competition in benchmarks, the gap becomes apparent. At this price, proper flagships from both Snapdragon and MediaTek’s latest lineups are well within reach, which makes the phone feel a little underwhelming in comparison.
There are some pre-installed apps out of the box
A phone at this price point showing up with a cluttered first-boot experience feels a little strange. Third-party apps, app suggestions, and pre-set folder arrangements greet you the moment you set up the device, which mars what is otherwise a premium unboxing experience. Most of it can be uninstalled without much hassle, but the fact that you have to do it at all is a slight frustration that’s hard to overlook.
