OPPO has just revealed two new devices in its Reno series, which come in the form of the Reno7 and the Reno7 Pro. The latter comes across as one of the most stylish devices in its category but its pricing leaves a bit to be desired. Now I have the Reno7 with me which also packs in decent specs making it worthy of a detailed look. Priced at Rs 28,999, the device competes with the recently-launched Vivo V23 (review), along with others like the iQOO 7 (review) and Moto Edge 20. Time to find out how the Reno7 fares in daily use.
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Verdict
The OPPO Reno7 is a device with excellent cameras and decent battery life. Its design is great as is its in-hand feel. However, for its price, the performance doesn’t match up to competing devices. The absence of stereo speakers and 120Hz panel further accentuate this problem. Even so, the Reno7’s ability to deliver useful features on its camera app to help social media enthusiasts could make it a popular choice amongst the community.
The lowdown
The Reno7 imbibes a bit of the design language that its Pro sibling shows off, except for the flat edges that are now curved in this case. OPPO has kept the matte-glass finish but there is a glossy look to it which does accumulate some smudges and fingerprints. The phone is grippy with a light in-hand feel, and slides into the pocket with ease. At approximately 7.81mm, the Reno7 is slightly thicker than the 7 Pro but the difference is hardly noticeable. On the bottom, the device has a USB C port along with a speaker grille and a 3.5mm headphone jack which is absent on the device’s elder sibling. The power button is located in a position that allows my thumb to comfortably reach it while the volume rockers on the other side are quite tactile in nature. I have received the Startrails Blue version which has a light blue-ish hue across the back giving a prismatic effect that I like a lot. Finally, there is a slightly raised triple-camera setup at the rear.
