The OPPO Reno 8 series is set to launch in Kenya later this month. There will be two devices in this series in Kenya, the standard OPPO Reno 8 and the OPPO Reno 8 5G. The one standout feature for me with the Reno 8 5G is its processor. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor. This is the first smartphone I have ever used with this processor and that is why I am excited to see what it has to offer.
The Reno 8 is the successor to Reno 7 that was launched in Kenya earlier this year. There are quite a number of upgrades between the two devices but you cannot go wrong with either.
I do have the OPPO Reno 8 5G in for review and should have my thoughts on it in the coming weeks. From the few hours I have spent with the phone, I love it. It does feel like an upgrade from the Reno 7 that I have been using for many months.
Have a look at the Reno 8 5G specifications below.
OPPO Reno 8 5G Specifications
| Specs | OPPO Reno 8 5G Specifications | |
| Price | ksh 59,999 | |
| Weight | 179 g | |
| Dimensions | 160.6 x 73.4 x 7.7 mm | |
| Display | Size | 6.43 inches, 90Hz |
| Type | AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 8 GB RAM, 128/256 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | No | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Triple 50MP + 8MP + 2MP |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | Yes, up to 4K@30 fps | |
| Front facing camera | 32MP | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh non-removable battery, 80W fast charging | |
| Available colors | Shimmer Gold, Shimmer Black | |
Is the OPPO Reno 5G Waterproof?
No official rating is available but the phone should be OK with mild splashes.
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