Oppo Reno 8 4G in Kenya

The Oppo Reno 8 4G price in Kenya is around Ksh 40,500. The Reno 8 4G phone features 6.43 inches AMOLED display that refreshes at 90Hz and has a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The phone has a triple-camera setup that consists of 64MP + 2MP + 2MP  and a 32 MP camera for selfies. It runs on the Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) processor with Adreno 610, up to 8GB of RAM, 256GB  storage, on ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 11. The phone is available in Dawnlight Gold, Starlight Black colors, and is powered by a 4500 mAh, non-removable. Buy it in Kenya today at Aliroba Electronics Store Kenya.

Reno 8 4G Price, Key Features & Specifications

Brand	Oppo
Model	Reno 8 4G
Price	Kes 40,000
Announced	17th August 2022
Available on Market	26th August 2022
OS	Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
Chipset.	Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU	Adreno 610
RAM	8GB RAM
Internal Storage	256GB
Card Slot	Yes.
Camera	Front: 32 MP Main Camera: 64 MP+ 2 MP+ 2 MP
SIM Card	Dual Nano SIM
Weight	182g
Dimensions	164.4 x 76.7 x 8 mm
Screen Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels (~393 ppi density)
Display Type & Refresh Rate	AMOLED, 90Hz
Display Size	6.43 inches
3.5mm Jack	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes.
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS
NFC	Yes.
Wi-Fi	Yes. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Radio	No.
Sensors.	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery	4,500mAh
Fast Charging	Fast Charging 33W, Reverse Charging
Colors	Dawnlight Gold, and Starlight Black

Design & Build

Oppo Reno 8 4G 20 is a nicely designed, mid-tier smartphone. It boasts a premium finish and beautiful aesthetics, which make it noticeable from other devices. It weighs 182g and measures 159.9 x 73.2 x 7.7 mm. A large side inclined button-hole water-drop notched display dominates its front, while a nicely curved, slightly protruding camera deck is loaded up the rear. Reno 8 is made of a plastic frame, front Panda Glass, and glass back. The device comes in two primary colors: Dawnlight Gold and Starlight Black.

Display

The 6.43-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels (~409ppi density) dominates the front of the Reno 8 4G. It boasts of 90Hz refresh rate, which is ideal for keeping the multi-touch screen at peak performance. In terms of brightness, the Reno 8 has 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM), and 800 nits (peak) brightness when the screen is turned on. Protecting the multi-touch screen is Panda Glass Enjoy multi-media consumption on the high-resolution display and a great user experience.

Camera

Reno 8 4G has a modest set of cameras, both at the front and the back.

Selfie Camera

Enjoy selfies and video chats on the front facing 32 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/2.74″, 0.8µm camera. It features Panorama, HDR and is capable of [email protected], videos capture. The camera comes equipped with Gyro-EIS, hence high-quality photos and videos.

Main Camera

At the rear, the Reno 8 packs a triple camera set-up consisting of:

• 64 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.7µm, PDAF
• 2 MP, f/3.3, (microscope)
• 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth).

With such a camera, you will capture modest pictures and videos of moments at work or away from work with family and friends. The primary camera captures [email protected] videos, features LED flash, HDR, and panorama, and comes equipped with gyro-EIS.

Processing Speed

Enjoy the latest Android applications on Android 12 on the Reno 8 4G. The device also comes with ColorOS 12.1 UI making it easy and memorable to use your phone. Installed on the handset is a powerful Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) chipset that ensures smooth operations in the background behind the screen. Powering the processing unit is a fast and reliable Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. The two units combine to provide a robust platform for multitasking, browsing and consuming multi-media without lags and stuttering (when playing low to mid-level setting games).

Internal Memory Space

Oppo Reno 8 4G boasts 256GB and 8GB RAM internal space. The space is sufficient to enable the storage of media and applications without slowing down the handset. Oppo provided an option to add more storage, with a MicroSD slot available. With 256GB sizeable internal storage, record and store pictures, videos, music, and files at will.

Battery

Oppo Reno 8 4G is powered by a Li-Po 4,500 mAh, non-removable battery. The battery’s capacity will give you (the average user) 24 hours of continuous usage before the need to recharge. To complement and ensure the battery keeps on delivering power as you use the device, Oppo developed a Fast-Charging 33W adapter that comes with the device. Reno 8 4G also supports reverse charging.

Connectivity

Oppo Reno 8 is a 4G-enabled handset. It uses GSM / HSPA / LTE Network Technology. The device supports 4G bands, and runs on HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A speed. It supports Bluetooth connectivity, NFC, GPS, wifi, FM Radio, and OTG. A fingerprint (under the display) sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass are installed on the smartphone.

Pros and Cons of the Reno 8 4G

Pros.

• Slim design
• Lightweight handset
• Impressive chipset performance
• Supports revers charging
• Supports fast charging
• Decent refresh rate of 90Hz
• Decent battery capacity
• Powerful front facing camera
• Water resistant handset (IPX4 Rating)
• MicroSD supported
• Massive RAM and ROM
• Camera has gyro-EIS

Cons

• Average main camera
• No stereo speakers
• No wireless charging support
• Overpriced for its specifications and performance

Verdict

Reno 8 4G is worth having for its design and performance, at that price.  However, an average camera, 4G Connectivity and less superior processing unit power give it away to other competing devices within the price range such as the Infinix Zero 20. A 65% socre would do for the Reno 8 4G.

FAQs

• How much does Oppo Reno 8 4G cost? Kes 40,000.
• Does Oppo Reno 8 4G support 5G? It is 4G-enabled.
• Does Oppo Reno 8 4G have fast charging? It comes with 33W Fast Charger. It supports reverse charging
• How many cameras does the Oppo Reno 8 4G have? A single front facing 32 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/2.74″, 0.8µm.
•  The back consists of: 64 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.7µm, PDAF, 2 MP, f/3.3, (microscope), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

• What is the processing capacity on the Oppo Reno 8 4G? Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) chipset, Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) CPU and Adreno 610 GPU.
• What is the RAM and Internal Storage on the Oppo Reno 8 4G? 256GB 8GB RAM.
• What are the sensors installed on the Oppo Reno 8 4G? Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• What is the resolution on the Oppo Reno 8 4G? 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
• What are the dimensions on the Oppo Reno 8 4G? 9 x 73.2 x 7.7 mm.
• What Android Version is the Oppo Reno 8 4G running on? Android 12, ColorOS 12.1.

Alternative Handsets

• Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
• Poco F4 5G
• Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition
• Realme 9

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