Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G in Kenya

Oppo Reno 8 Pro was announced in May and released to the market in June 2022. It weighs 188g and measures 161 x 74.2 x 7.6 mm. at 7.6mm thickness; it is one of the thinnest smartphones Oppo has ever produced. It runs on Android 12+ ColorOS 12.1 Operating System. The display screen on the Reno 8 Pro is 6.62 inches and is kept at peak performance by a screen refresh rate of 120Hz. A Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protector protects the screen from dust and scratches. The device is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm) processor, cushioned by 8/12GB RAM and 128/256GB Internal Memory.

It packs a powerful 32MP selfie camera at the front and a 50MP+8MP+2MP setup at the rear. The Oppo Reno 8 Pro gets the power to run operations from a 4,500mAh non-removable battery with a wired 80W fast charger (1-100% charging in 31 minutes). A USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go enables charging and transfer of data. For security purposes, the Reno 8 Pro has an in-display fingerprint sensor for safe lock and unlocking of the device. The device is available at Phoneplace Kenya for Kes 60,000.

Key Features

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

Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G Price, Features, and Specifications

Feature	SPECIFICATIONS
Brand	Oppo
Model	Oppo Reno 8 Pro
Announced	May, 2022
Released	June, 2022
Price	Kes 60,000
Operating System	Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max (5 nm)
CPU Speed	Octa-core 2.4GHz
GPU	Adreno
Storage	128/256GB
RAM	8/12GB
Card Slot	No
Rear Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide)+ 8 MP, f/2.2,(ultrawide)+ 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera	32 MP wide selfie camera
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Sim Card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Weight	188 g
Dimensions	161 x 74.2 x 7.6 mm
Screen Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~397 ppi density)
Display Type	AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
Display Size	6.62 inches(~89.0% screen-to-body ratio)
3.5mm jack	No
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS	Dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Radio	No
Sensor	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum
Battery	Li-Po 4,500 mAh, non-removable
Fast Charging	Fast charging 80W
Colour Variants	Blue, Black and Gold

Design, Build and Display

The body frame of the Oppo Reno 8 Pro is made of aluminum, the back is glass, and the front is also made of glass. The Oppo Reno 8 Pro has a center-positioned punch hole cut out to accommodate the selfie camera. The edges on the device are flat but not curved, as is the case with most Oppo phones. An in-display fingerprint sensor is set at the front lower end of the display. The power button is placed on the right edge, while the volume buttons are on the left. At the smartphone’s rear, it is dominated by the main camera module, which houses triple camera sensors with an LED flash. Oppo Reno 8 has a bright 6.7 inches FHD+AMOLED display. Its resolution is 2412×1080 pixels, and its refresh rate of 120Hz. A Gorilla Glass 5 screen protector protects the multi-touch screen.

Camera

Reno8 Pro has a triple rear camera set-up. A Marisilicon lens powers the main camera set-up. It will have a 50MP Primary Camera+8MP Ultra-wide lens+2MP macro camera. It features HDR, Panorama, and Dual-LED Flash. At the front, the device will feature a robust, single 32MP wide selfie camera.

Performance and Battery

Running on the Android 12 with Oppo ColorOS 12.1o, Reno 8 Pro is packed with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max (5 nm) chipset, 2.85GHz Octa-core CPU, and Mali-G610 MC6 GPU. This power-packed processor enables the Reno smartphone multi-task and holds up to otherwise demanding tasks that other devices cannot manage. In terms of storage space, the Reno 8 Pro has 8/12GB RAM and 128/256GB internal memory. It does not support having a MicroSD space for additional storage space. The device is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with an 80W wired fast charger. The charger can fast charge the battery from 1-100% in 31 minutes.

Connectivity

Oppo Reno 8 Pro supports up to 5G bands Network connectivity, with HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps speeds, LTE-A (CA), and 5G.  It supports OTG, with a USB 2.0 Type C port for charging and enabling data transfer. Wireless connectivity is enabled through Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, WI-FI Direct, hotspot) and Bluetooth pairing (5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD). It supports NFC, enabling data transfer and payments. The device has several sensors for convenience and to optimize the functionality of the device. They include an in-display fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, and proximity, compass. It also has GPS for ease of navigation (with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS).

Alternative Smartphones

• Oppo Reno 8
• OnePlus Nord 2T
• Oppo Find X5
• OPPO Reno 7
• Oppo Reno 7 5G

FAQs on Oppo Reno 8 Pro

1. What is the peak brightness on the Oppo Reno 8 Pro? 1300 nits.
2. What is the refresh rate on the Oppo 8 Pro? 120Hz.
3. Is the Oppo 8 Pro good for games? Yes. It supports the game mode.
4. What materials is the body of the Oppo 8 Pro? Aluminum body frame, glass back, and glass front.
5. What are the color variants of Oppo Reno 8 Pro? Black, Blue, Gold.
6. Is there a notification light on the Oppo Reno 8 Pro? No.
7. Is the display on the Oppo Reno 8 Pro bezel-less? Yes.
8. What type of display is on the Oppo Reno 8 Pro? AMOLED.
9. Is the Oppo Reno 8 Pro good for heavy gaming? Yes. It handles medium to heavy games pretty well.
10. Is the cooling system technology installed on the Oppo Reno 8 Pro? Yes.
11. Does the Oppo Reno 8 Pro support UFS? It comes with 2.2 UFS storage.
12. What is the battery capacity on the Oppo Reno 8 Pro? 4,500mAh.
13. What type of charging port is on the Oppo Reno 8 Pro? USB Type-C port at the bottom of the device.
14. Is there any protection on the Oppo Reno 8 Pro display? Yes. Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It also comes with 2.5D Screen Protective Film and Oleophobic Layer on Film.
15. Does the Oppo Reno 8 Pro support fast charging? Yes. It comes with an 80W wired fast charger (charges 1-100% of the battery in 31 minutes).

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