Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G review

GSMArena Team, 23 November 2020.

Introduction

Headlining the Reno4 family, the Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G comes with a capable Snapdragon 765G chipset, a 90Hz AMOLED display, and a tri-set of cameras on its back. We reviewed the 4G-only version a while ago, and it's now time for the 5G variant.

Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G reviewReno4 Pro 5G (left) next to Reno4 Pro

It's not just the next-gen connectivity that sets them apart, mind you. As part of the upgraded chipset, you'd also be getting a boost in performance over the Reno4 Pro, particularly in the graphics department. In a way, it's a flagship-grade chip - if the Pixel 5 can pass for a flagship.

Additionally, the 5G version's camera system is a marked upgrade over the plain Reno4 Pro's setup, even though it's one unit short and it's using the same primary shooter. Here, you're getting a 2x telephoto, which is missing on the other phone, and a nicer 13MP ultra-wide replaces the 8MP unit and doubles as a macro cam thanks to its autofocusing capability.

Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G review

A few other differences can be spotted elsewhere, and it's mostly a matter of things that are missing - there's no microSD slot or headphone jack on this model, and an FM radio is nowhere to be found either. On a positive note, the 5G version comes with stereo speakers, and that's twice as many as on the 4G variant.

Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G specs

  • Body: 159.6x72.5x7.6mm, 172g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame; Colors: Galactic Blue, Space Black, White, Pink, Green.
  • Display: 6.55" AMOLED, 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 402ppi; 90Hz refresh rate.
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm): Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver); Adreno 620.
  • Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM; UFS 2.1.
  • OS/Software: Android 10, ColorOS 7.2.
  • Rear camera: Wide (main): 48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; Telephoto: 13 MP, f/2.4, 52mm, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom; Ultra wide angle: 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 1/2.43", 1.4µm, AF; LED flash, HDR, panorama.
  • Front camera: 32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm; HDR.
  • Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR; Front camera: 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS.
  • Battery: 4000mAh; Fast charging 65W, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 36 min (advertised), SuperVOOC 2.0.
  • Misc: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass; NFC.

Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G unboxing

The Reno4 Pro 5G arrives in much the same package that we got the non-5G version. A teal sleeve with a dreamy soft Reno device holds the white cardboard box.

Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G review

A full set of accessories can be found inside. The 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charger is the most essential bit, and there's a cable to go with it - as usual with proprietary charging systems, you better hold on to both the adapter and the cable if you want the 30-something minute charging capability.

A set of earphones is included too, and they look pretty neat - the Oppo-green meshes against the white of the buds serve as a nice accent. A clear silicone protective case for the handset completes the bundle.

Reader comments

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  • Ozkar
  • 26 Dec 2021
  • m2A

Where did you buy it ?? In Ireland it cost 550 euros

  • Anonymous
  • 23 Dec 2021
  • 8X{

Considering the price I've paid (380 euros) and the version (12GB RAM, 256GB internal memory) this smartphone is very good. The Supervooc fast charge is fantastic, the phone runs very smoothly even though you open many apps. The user interface i...