OPPO to launch new Reno smartphone in India around Diwali
What's the story
OPPO is working to expand its Reno series of smartphones. According to IANS, the company is working to launch a new model that will make its global debut in India and join the existing Reno and Reno 10x Zoom Edition. The report notes that the new phone will be launched around Diwali at around Rs. 40,000. Here's recalling the OPPO Reno series.
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There's also an OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Barcelona Edition
Alongside the standard OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom Edition, the Chinese tech giant also has an OPPO Reno 10x Zoom FC Barcelona Edition which comes with a Barcelona-themed design and other goodies. However, this special variant is currently not available in India.
Design and display
Meanwhile, here's recalling the OPPO Reno, Reno 10x Zoom Edition
Both Reno and Reno 10x Zoom feature an in-trend all-screen design achieved by adopting a wedge-shaped pop-up selfie camera. They also offer an optical in-display fingerprint sensor and a premium all-glass body. Further, the standard Reno model sports a 19.5:9 6.4-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display whereas the Reno 10x Zoom features a taller 6.6-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with the same 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Cameras
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The OPPO Reno offers a dual-camera system on the back featuring a 48MP (f/1.7) primary camera and a 5MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. Meanwhile, the flagship Reno variant offers a triple-lens rear camera comprising a 48MP (f/1.7) primary lens, a 13MP periscope lens with dual OIS and 10x lossless zoom, and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. Up front, both phones offer a 16MP (f/2.0) selfie snapper.
Internals
Under the hood
The OPPO Reno comes with a Snapdragon 710 chipset, 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage whereas the Reno 10x Zoom Edition gets a flagship Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB/8GB RAM, and 128GB/256GB storage. Under the hood, the standard model packs a 3,765mAh battery while the flagship model offers a 4,065mAh battery. Further, both models also offer all the standard sensors and connectivity options as well.
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Pricing and availability
The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition costs Rs. 39,990 for the 6GB/128GB variant and Rs. 49,990 for the 8GB/256GB model. The standard OPPO Reno is priced at Rs. 32,990 for the solo 8GB/128GB variant. Notably, the Barcelona Edition is priced at 4,799 yuan (Rs. 47,900).