[OPPO Reno8 (Reno 8)] Redribbon26:
Hello everyone,

I would like to contribute to this forum by presenting my review on OPPO Reno8 5G that I have been using for 2 weeks now. Reno8 would be my first OPPO product that i use. A little bit about me is that i am a phone photographer who likes to shoot mainly in cityscape and architecture photography and i post my work in Instagram (@Redribbon26). i am very excited when i have the chance to test out Reno8 camera as part of being OPPO Ambassador.

The review would cover these areas which all of them comes from my experience using the phone.

1. Built Quality & Design

2. Phone Performance & Battery

3. Best ColorOS Features

4. Camera (part 1 & Part 2)

And i will share my conclusion about this phone as well.

Let's start with what's in the box for OPPO Reno8 5G. As you can see from the picture, it consists of:

1. The phone unit

2. 80W charger & USB-C cable

3. Sim ejector tool

4. Flexible transparent protective case

5. Guide on setup and safety

It is nice that the phone comes with a screen protector & protector case. This has saved me time and money to buy the basic accessories to protect my phone.

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1. Built Quality & Design

[Color] Reno8 5G comes in 2 colors, Shimmer Black and Shimmer Gold. I received the Shimmer Gold, and the color really lives up to its name – shimmer and glow! The glow is the first thing that grabs my attention and I really love on how the back cover changes colors when it hits by lights.

Talking about first impression on physical appearance – trendy, eye-catching, and attractive. The matte-silver color for the side panel provides good color combination on the overall looks.

[Texture] the back panel surface is smooth to the touch, and it hides fingerprints and smudges well. It means i don’t need to clean it so often. I like it.

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[Design] It looks sleek and minimalistic. The phone is slim, side buttons are flat with round edges and that shape is repeated on the bottom for speaker/microphone and charging port. Neat!

Up front, the camera is located at the corner top left. It won’t disturb the viewing experience. On the back, the triple camera setup is molded into the panel with protrusion which has smooth edges, thanks to the curve.

It feels easy to hold this phone. Ergonomic and lightweight. It has a nice grip and is comfortable to use single-handedly.

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2. Phone Performance & Battery

[Performance] I take photos (sometimes videos), and edit the result using the phone. I have no complaints so far. It has been satisfactory. No lags, or app crash. The facts that Reno8 5G has 6.4 inch AMOLED display with FHD resolution, 8-bit color depth and 90Hz refresh rate have given me a smooth experience, especially during editing. I don’t really play mobile games, but I do watch movies from Netflix and Disney+. I don’t experience any lags.

[Battery] OPPO Reno8 5G comes with superfast 80W SUPERVOOC charger. Charging from 50% to 100% in 18 minutes. I did test that when I received the phone.

The phone has longer battery life. A full charge could last around 1.5 days. I am not a hardcore phone user, my typical daily usage includes texting, browsing products online, social media, checking emails, and few photo editing that usually consume battery more, as I need to set the screen at least at 75% brightness, in some instances, up to 100%. If there is any photo/video taking session, the battery could last almost a day.

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3. Best ColorOS Features

Let's go to Part 2