The Oppo Reno 6 5G price in Kenya is around Ksh 54,000. It is available in Black, Blue, Aurora, and Purple colors, depending on the market. Oppo announced the Reno 6 5G smartphone which will succeed the Reno 5 from 2021, January 09. Unlike its predecessor, it will feature a MediaTek MT6877 Dimensity 900 5G chipset and debut with an ultra-slim retro style. The A72 also has a Li-Po 4300 mAh and a Mali-G78 MC4 GPU.
Reno 6 5G specs and price in Kenya
Price in Kenya
Ksh. 54,000
Display
6.43″ inch AMOLED, 90Hz
Processor
Mediatek’s Dimensity 900 5G
Sim Card
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Connectivity
4G,5G
OS
Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
RAM
8GB
Storage
128GB
Card Slot
up to 256GB (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera
64MP+8MP+2MP
Front Camera
32 MP(wide)
3.5mm Jack
Yes
USB Port
USB Type-C 3.1
Fingerprint
Under the display, optical
Battery
Non-removable Li-Po 4300 mAh
Battery charging
65W | SuperVOOC 2.0
Color
Black, Blue, Aurora, Purple
Retro style design
For the design of Oppo Reno 6 5G, Oppo calls it an ultra-slim retro style that also features their signature Reno glow. It Has a smooth matte finish with an iridescent glow that changes colors as light falls on it. The phone is available in stellar black and Aurora colors. What you will love about this design is that the panel is fingerprint resistant, which improves the overall appeal of the phone. It has a flat edge design that is reminiscent of the iPhone 12 series design. So yes, the phone feels well built. The back houses a triple camera set up together with an LED flash. How it is laid out may even remind you of the Samsung Galaxy S21. Also, despite the metal build it’s super lightweight weighing only 182 grams and has a thickness of 7.59 millimeters.
Superb cameras
Moving onto the cameras now the Oppo Reno 6 5G lived up to the brand’s photography-centric reputation. It features an Oppo Reno6 5G main, an 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm Ultra-wide, and 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro). Meanwhile, for selfies, you get a 32 megapixels shooter. The camera UI is typical for ColorOS 11.3. You’ll be able to swipe between portrait night video and photo modes on the viewfinder. Under the “more” section, you’ll find some more options including dual-view video slow-mo, time-lapse, extra HD, movie, pro, macro and so loop templates. In daylight images produced are detailed with vibrant colors and often have a balance dynamic range.
With the portrait mode, the background separation is pretty good. Details of the subject are present and are true to their color. Low light shots on the other hand look decent. Details are not that sharp, but they are present. For videos, users can shoot up to 4k videos At 30 frames per second, and the quality has good details and accurate colors. However, it can be a little bit shaky as it’s missing OIS and offers EIS only at 1080p.
90Hz display
Now flipping to its front, Oppo Reno 6 5G has a 6.43 inches flat screen with slim bezels and a quite sizable chin. Located on the left is the volume rocker. On the right, is the power slash lock button. Generally, the buttons are tactile and easy to reach. Alone at the top is the secondary microphone. While at the bottom are the dual SIM card tray, main microphone, USBC port, and loudspeaker. Unfortunately, there’s no micro SD card slot for this device. Taking a closer look at the screen is a 6.43 inches AMOLED display with Full HD Plus resolution and 90 Hertz refresh rate support. The display is bright enough to use indoors and outdoors with a crisp screen. The colors are vibrant and offer good viewing angles.
The panel also has a punch hole cut out for the selfie camera on the top left side of the screen. The display is highly customizable from night mode and screen color mode to dark mode settings that let you set how dark you want to go. You also get an always-on display with edge lighting to let you know when notifications arrive. When it comes to biometrics and security, you can unlock this device via facial recognition and the in-display fingerprint scanner. But we highly recommend using fingerprint scans for a higher level of security.
Platform & Performance
Under the hood, Oppo Reno 6 5G is powered by a MediaTek MT6877 Dimensity 900 5G (6 nm) chipset together with a Mali-G78 MC4 GPU, 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of internal storage. Day-to-day usage of the Reno 6 5G is pretty impressive. It’s very responsive and multitasking isn’t a problem. The phone is capable of handling the most demanding games with very minimal stutters. Running the software department of Oppo Reno 6 5G is ColorOS 11.3 based on Android 11. It replicates the near-stock Android experience but with extra functionalities. Customization options include changing icon styles, fingerprints style, changing fonts, and colors, and a notification drawer.
Battery and charging
When it comes to the battery, the Oppo Reno 6 5G device gets a Li-Po 4300 mAh capacity with OPPO 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 flash charge. It takes no more than an hour to charge this device using the proprietary 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charger included in the box. Definitely, the Reno 6 5g can last at least a day. That is if you are not a heavy user.
Final remarks
Oppo has been consistent in upgrading its Reno line of smartphones. The Oppo Reno6 5G is a truly functional 5G smartphone that has an established design, and that will surely turn heads around. An excellent display feels premium and has a super camera.
Oppo Reno 6 5G FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does Oppo Reno6 5G cost? – The base approximate price of the Oppo Reno6 5G is around 54,000 shillings in Kenya.
What is the release date for Reno6 5G? – The official release date is 2021, May 27.
Does Reno6 5G support 5G? Yes, it supports 5G.
Is Oppo Reno6 5G waterproof? – No, it is not waterproof.
Does Reno6 5G have fast charging? – Yes, it supports fast charging.
Does Oppo Reno6 5G have wireless charging? No, it does not support wireless charging.
Does Reno6 5G have Google Play Services? – Yes, it supports the services of Google Play Store, Gmail, youtube, etc.
How many cameras does the Oppo Reno6 5G have? – There is a Triple main camera and a single selfie camera.
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