Oppo has introduced many new Oppo Reno smartphones that have different excellent designs and pop-up selfie cameras which stands out from other pop-up selfie cameras smartphones. Now, the Oppo brand has introduced its new smartphone Oppo Reno 2 which was launched on September 20, 2019. It starts at the range of Rs. 38,990 for 8GB/256GB. This phone seems to be expensive for a few customers since it is an upper budget smartphone. It comes up with three different colors such as Ocean Blue, Luminous Black.
All phones released from the Reno series has similar design when it viewed from the front. Oppo Reno 2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SoC, boasts of a quad-camera setup, and has a shark-fin pop-up selfie module.
Display:
| Screen Size | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Bezel-less display | Bezel-less display |
| Pixel Density | 405 ppi |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v6 |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Oppo Reno 2 has a boundary-less display without any bezels or notch. This phone has a Dynamic AMOLED display with a 6.5-inch tall with a screen resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels along with a pixel density of 405 PPI. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio which provides an amazing view adding style to it. This phone has a 93.1 percent screen-to-body ratio. The screen of this phone is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass v6 where it avoids the phone getting scratched. It has a Capacitive and Multi-touch touch screen. This smartphone runs on ColorOS 6.1 on the top of Android 9 Pie. There is an in-display fingerprint scanner which is quick to scan a finger and unlock the device.
This phone has the power button on the right while the volume buttons are on the left.
Design:
| Height | 160 mm |
| Width | 74.3 mm |
| Thickness | 9.5 mm |
| Weight | 189 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Gorilla Glass |
| Colors | Ocean Blue, Luminous Black |
Oppo Reno 2 measures at the height of 160 mm, weight of 189 grams, width of 74.3 mm, and a thickness of 9.5 mm. The back of this phone is made up of Gorilla Glass material.
Performance:
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
| Processor | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual-core, Kryo 470 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 470) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics | Adreno 618 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Expandable Memory up to 256 GB |
| User Available Storage | Storage up to 222 GB |
| USB OTG Support | Available |
Oppo Reno 2 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G. It has equipped with a Kryo 470 octa-core processor (a 2.2GHz dual-core and a 1.8GHz Hexa Core) setup. The Snapdragon 730G is used for gaming purposes and has Snapdragon Elite gaming features that claim to give it an edge while gaming. An Adreno 618 is used for graphical requirements of the system. It has 64-bit architecture. This phone comes up with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage capacity which is used for storing files and data. It has an external memory slot that supports up to 256GB with the help of a microSD card. The user available storage is up to 222GB. It supports USB OTG.
Battery:
| Battery Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| User Replaceable | No |
| Quick Charging | VOOC, v3.0: 51 % in 30 minutes |
| USB Type-C | Available |
Oppo Reno 2 has an excellent battery backup of Li-on 4000 mAh. This 4000mAh battery charges quickly using the supplied 20W fast charger. The battery can last for the whole day and can be refilled easily with the help of VOOC fast charging technology v3.0. The phone charges to 47 percent in 30 minutes and 85 percent in an hour. The USB Type-C charger is available. The multitasking and multi-browsing can be done without any issues.
Camera:
Rear Camera:
| Camera Setup | Quad |
| Resolution | 48 MP f/1.7 Primary Camera 8 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 13 MP f/2.4 Telephoto (upto Digital Zoom) Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera |
| Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection autofocus |
| Physical Aperture | F1.7 |
| Optical Image Stabilisation | Available |
| Flash | Dual LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps, 1920×1080 @ 60 fps |
Front Camera:
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle Primary Camera |
| Camera Type | Slide |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Physical Aperture | F2.0 |
| Flash | Screen flash |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
The camera app in this phone is similar to the app in the Oppo Reno 2Z. There is a new feature introduced in this phone is the Sound Focus, which is similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Samsung Zoom Mic features. This camera packs a quad-camera setup which is similar to the Reno 2Z. It also has a selfie pop-up camera.
The rear camera features a 48-megapixel primary sensor with 20x digital zoom along with optical as well as electronic image stabilization. There is also a 13-megapixel telephoto camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. The fourth sensor on the Reno 2 is a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
The photos taken in the day light are good. Zooming the photo works well in this phone and objects at the distance are easily recognisable. The camera app offers quick shortcuts for 2x and 5x zoom, for which the Reno 2 uses its telephoto camera. In low light, the Reno 2 does a good job of keeping noise under control when using the primary sensor.
The front camera is provided with a 16MP lens which is coupled with a soft screen flash that does not irritate eyes while clicking selfie pictures. Video recording tops out at 4k 30fps for the primary camera and 1080p 30fps for the selfie shooter. Video recorded in low light had a visible shimmer effect.
Network and connectivity:
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 4G, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Available |
| SIM 1 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available |
| SIM 2 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.183 W/kg, Body: 0.780 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 |
| GPS | with A-GPS, Glonass |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
| NFC | Available |
Oppo Reno 2 has two sim card slots and it supports 4G, 3G, 2G. The SIM tray is positioned on the right, above the power button. Connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 802.11, ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth, GPS with A-GPS, Glonass, USB Type-C, etc.
Multimedia:
| FM Radio | Available |
| Sound | Loudspeaker, 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Oppo Reno 2 has FM Radio and 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom along with the loudspeaker, primary microphone.
Sensors:
| Fingerprint Sensor | Available |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
Oppo Reno 2 has optical fingerprint sensors and it is on-screen of the phone. There are other sensors available such as Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope.
Oppo Reno 2 FAQs:
1. What is the price of Oppo Reno 2 in India?
Oppo Reno 2 in India price is Rs. 38,990 for 8GB/256GB
2. Does Oppo Reno 2 supports fast charging?
Yes, Oppo Reno 2 supports fast charging that has 4,000mAh battery backup with VOOC 3.0 charging tech, a 20W fast charger that it can charge up to 50% in just half an hour.
3. When was Oppo Reno 2 launched in India?
Oppo Reno 2 was launched in India on 20th of September, 2019.
4. Is Oppo Reno 2 water resistant?
No, Oppo Reno 2 is not water resistant nor dust resistant.
5. Does Oppo Reno 2 has hybrid slot?
Yes, Oppo Reno 2 has hybrid slot where you can use it for second SIM or external memory card.