Overview of the new Oppo Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro with pros and cons

There is no stalemate for Chinese brands! Regardless of what is happening in the world, tech giants continue to announce new products that surpass each other in both the beauty of design and chip performance. Following the powerful smartphones Honor, Xiaomi, etc., on June 5, 2020, he presented his own development - sub-flagships Reno 4 (Pro) - the Oppo brand.

Appearance and ergonomics

At first glance, the Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro models look absolutely identical, but looking closer you can see the details that fundamentally distinguish both versions.

Firstly, the dimensions of a regular Reno 4 model are 159.3 x 74 x 7.8 mm and weigh 183 g. The dimensions are considerable and this can cause a lot of inconvenience.Although there are pluses in the form of a large screen and a beautiful picture, the phone, which is almost 16 cm long and 7.5 cm wide, will have to be firmly held in your hands and deftly tucked into your pocket. Another thing is Reno 4 Pro. An order of magnitude smaller - 159.6 x 72.5 x 7.6 mm, with a weight of 172 g. The model is easier to grasp and the hand does not get so tired.

When creating sub-flagships, the same materials were used: the body and screen are covered with tempered glass, the side frames are made of aluminum. In addition to the expensive and non-staining coating, there is sixth-generation Gorilla Glass crack protection.

The design of new products is prosaic, no glare or patterns. In the upper left corner of the back there is an oval block of three cameras and a flash. The display on both models is essentially bezel-less, but the Oppo Reno 4 has some minor black bars. Here is the front camera. In the regular model, it is in the form of a capsule (with two sensors), and in the Pro it is spherical.

Also, in both phones, unlocking occurs only through the screen (no sensors or cutouts).

Interesting to know! Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro support NFC (to pay at the checkout / in public transport without a card), but the new products do not have a 3.5 mm jack for wired headphones.

Equipment

The contents of the boxes are absolutely identical:

• USB port;
• Adapter for charging;
• Clip for SIM cards;
• Silicone Case.
• Coupon and other papers;
• In different versions, a set of Oppo Bluetooth headphones is possible.

In addition, the Pro version received more diverse colors: black, white, blue, pink, even green. In the regular model: black, blue, purple. Designers did a good job on the palette, because such a phone will be a great addition to any look.

Characteristics

Display

Fashion is merciless, because it captures so many brands at once! It seemed that only “huge” 5-inch screens appeared on the market, but now the year 2020 has come, and 6-inch displays and more are in trend now.

Sub-flagships Oppo Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro received large screens with dimensions of 6.5 and 6.4 inches, respectively. Due to the small frames, the regular version loses to the Pro. But they have an equally expensive, bright matrix in their arsenal - Amoled. Despite the fragility and short lifespan (up to 3 years), this type of screen is much brighter, richer than IPS and retains battery better (very important for large displays!).Even with a strong tilt, the picture does not go into the negative; black color is saturated, not gray; also, thanks to good power, you do not need to twist the brightness by 100% in sunny weather.

Screen resolution - 1080 x 2400, with a pixel density of ~ 402-209 ppi. Recall that this ratio is directly related to the clarity of the image (in this case, it is at the luxury level of Samsung, IPhone).

From other screen features of the Reno 4 Pro version:

• The screen flicker frequency is 90 GHz. That is, frames from the video / game will smoothly change each other + support for high quality 1080p and 4K.
• The maximum brightness is 500 nits (or candelas), according to advertising.
• HDR10+ or ​​high dynamic range, thanks to which the sub-flagship displays more shades, and also automatically changes the contrast / brightness depending on the frame.

There are fewer chips in the Reno 4 model:

• The screen brightness is 430 nits or candela.
• Special damage protection Corning Gorilla Glass 6.

Thus, the Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro models are a great option for watching movies or playing games.

Operating system

The developers have equipped the phones with the multifunctional Android 10 operating system. In addition to the opportunities for customizing space (dark theme, new widgets, changing icons and notification curtains), there are also cardinal changes in system applications. For example:

• Sound enhancement function or Sound Amplifier (only via headphones). Reduces extraneous noise and enhances bass.
• Free subtitles for any video from Live Caption (also with audio messages that cannot be listened to);
• Family network, thanks to which parents will be able to filter content for children, regulate the frequency of visiting social networks;
• Improved account authentication, as well as instant logout from all third-party devices with one click in case of intruders.

It is worth noting that the version released in 2019 has already acquired stable settings, so there are practically no problems with crashes or errors. A new update arrives quite often.

Additional power - the author's shell Color OS 7.2. With it, the “Game Booster” and “super battery saving” functions (up to 40%) appear in Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro. Changes have also been made to the camera, for example, the Night Scene mode has been improved (image brightness is brighter up to 70% of the original). Added video editor "Soloop".

Performance and Storage

Both models are powered by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G gaming chipset. It is created on a 7-nanometer process technology and uses 8 active cores. The maximum clock speed of the Kryo 475 Prime reaches 2.4 GHz (the optimal value for running 3D games). Minimum (Kryo 475 Silver) - 1.8 GHz.
It differs from the regular version with an addition to speed up games (G). It has integrated graphics, the latest version of Direct X to handle large applications, and features OpenGL and OpenCL.

Thus, the Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro smartphones are definitely the choice of gamers. It combines a stable battery and a powerful processor.

As for memory, the developers have provided 3 storage options: 128 GB or 256 GB external, 8 GB or 12 GB internal in the Pro version, and 128 GB or 256 GB external with 8 GB of internal memory.Decent numbers with enough space for photos / documents and entertainment.

However, the opinions of Internet users are ambiguous. Many blame Oppo for the fact that the mid-range sub-flagship should have been equipped with at least the 8th generation chipset, as is done in the legendary Huawei Mate 30.

autonomy

Both phones have a non-removable Li-Po battery with a standard capacity of 4000 mAh. If we add to this an energy-saving matrix, Android optimization and Qualcomm Game Booster, then in total the models will last the whole day without recharging.

Of course, the maximum gameplay time is no more than 10 hours. Standby time is up to 4 days. There is a Fast Charging function at 65 Volts (60% in 15 minutes, 100% in 40 minutes!). That is, with charging problems should not arise.

Camera

Despite the emphasis on the gaming aspect, the developers managed to recreate tolerable cameras that meet all the needs of the younger generation. Let's start with the regular Oppo Reno 4 5G:

The first camera (wide-angle) is 48 MP, f/1.8, 26 mm lens. Not bad numbers, and in tandem with improved Android shooting, the camera's power is enough for both portrait and landscape photos, both in the daytime and at night. Eliminated noise, no obvious pixels.

• The second camera is 8 MP, aperture is only f/2.2, ultra-wide, suitable for video in 9:16 format. In addition, it is capable of shooting in high quality - 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps. With stabilization and improved sound.
• The third camera in the manner of the iPhone for building a frame (adds depth) is 2 MP, with an aperture of f / 2.4.
• Front camera - 32 MP + 2 MP. Video in 1080p quality, just what you need for Instagram stories or TikTok videos.

In addition, the set of editing tools has been changed.Users can use the modes: bokeh, portrait, fireworks, shutter speed, slow-mo, etc., as well as b/w, sepia and other effects. Edit photos and videos in post-production, here: editing frames, an eraser to erase unnecessary objects, filling.

It would be strange if the values ​​were identical or even lower in the Reno 4 Pro version. Although the front camera cost only one 32 MP sensor, here's how things are with the main one:

• The first lens is 48 MP, f / 1.8 aperture and 26 mm wide-angle (+ Laser AF autofocus). As you can see below, the colors in the photo are natural, there is no pronounced noise:

• The second lens is 13 MP, 52mm zoom (telephoto) and 2x optical zoom.
• The third is 12 MP, f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree field of view. Video can be shot in 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30/60/120fps, also with autofocus and stabilization.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Large screen with good brightness;
• Many beautiful and versatile colors;
• Gaming nimble processor;
• Image quality up to 4K;
• OS Android 10 and constant updates of the author's shell;
• Expensive, non-staining materials;
• Fast charge (40 minutes - 100%);
• Case and headphones included (additional information when ordering).
• There is NFC.

• No headphone jack;
• Slippery and large body;
• There is no separate slot for memory cards.

Price and totals

Let's turn to a real user review in a foreign discussion of these smartphones:

These are smartphones with superior performance and looks, and the most powerful and efficient 7-series mid-range processor. They consume 25% more power than phones with an 865 chip, but 4000 mAh will last all day, as well as 4500 mAh for 865 So why compare? Amazing new items for the price!

One cannot but agree, because for the price:

• 380 euros (30 thousand rubles) for Reno 4;
• 480 euros (40 thousand rubles) for Reno 4 Pro;

the brand offers smooth operation, the latest innovations in the gaming world, good charging, attractive design and a high-quality camera. These models are fully consistent with the average price segment and will suit people of all ages and interests.