OPPO Reno Z smartphone review: performance and quality

The Chinese company OPPO Electronics Corporation recently entered the global smartphone sales market. Many buyers are wary of this company, because it is less popular than other manufacturers on the market. In a short time, she was able to surprise with some features. In 2012, the thinnest smartphone in the world was released, then the company went to improve the phone by expanding the display. The company is already recognized as a global brand, and the vector of its development is towards the production of camera phones (the Oppo Reno model confirms this). The use of artificial intelligence in the front camera allows you to create phones that are able to convey the maximum of reality in photos.

On May 30, 2019, OPPO unveiled the Oppo Reno Z model, which will be a simplified version of the Reno line of smartphones.

In the article, you can see the main differences between smartphones, the advantages and disadvantages of the Z model, buying tips and opinions preceding the release of the smartphone. The information will help answer the question: how to choose the right phone and what criteria to rely on.

Specifications

Features and price

Due to the lack of some functions, this phone differs from its predecessor at a price. The average price of a smartphone is about 330 euros (about 24,000 rubles), it is significantly less than the cost of OPPO Reno (39,000 rubles). According to external data, the model is not inferior to older versions.

The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio P90 processor (12 nanometers), which provides fast performance, supporting a dual camera with 48 and 5 megapixels, 6/8 GB RAM.

Oppo has already released popular models, but they turned out to be quite expensive, so many people could not get them. The company aims to deliver an equally impressive model at a lower price point. Perhaps a budget smartphone will become popular in the Russian market.

External characteristics

The retractable Shark Fin module of the front camera is absent in the smartphone. Basically, it didn't make the phone worse. It complements the design rather than a necessity. The front camera does not miss its functionality (32 megapixels) and is located on the touch screen. Her presence may interfere with someone, because the Reno model had a screen without cutouts for the camera to watch movies, photos with an improved visual component. The differences between the models are in the battery, and Z wins. The Oppo Reno has 3765 mAh, the Z has 4035. The older model uses the Snapdragon 710 processor.

The phone is quite compact and weighs 186 g. The body is made of aluminum alloys, and the frame around the screen is made of plastic. The polymer points to the disadvantages of the phone, because it lacks moisture protection.

The company provides interesting color solutions for the Z. The bright orange color accentuates the phone's high resolution display and enhances the visuals. Models in purple and black are for classic lovers. Convenient smartphone buttons (unlock, volume) are located so that you do not need to intercept it to press.

Like the Reno, the Z smartphone lacks a separate memory card slot. There are two options with 128 and 256 GB storage. For ordinary users, this memory is enough for games, photos and videos.

The diagonal of the screen is 6.4 inches. Nowadays many manufacturers produce phones with large screens that are not convenient. Oppo Reno Z, with its average dimensions, provides a fairly high-quality picture (157 mm long, 75 mm wide).

Smartphone for photos

Due to the improved characteristics of the cameras (front and rear), the smartphone can take spectacular photos. The two built-in cameras are stacked on top of each other with the main module on the Sony IMX586 sensor. Camera modules support optical stabilization and zoom, which increases the picture without defects.

48MP resolution and 5MP additional depth sensor enhance photo quality. The 6.4-inch 2340-by-1080-pixel screen enhances the effect. The device reliably reproduces photos with a vivid color spectrum without distortion of depth and light. The AMOLED matrix deserves special attention, which protects the display from direct sunlight, so the picture looks bright even in the sun.

By adjusting camera modes, the user can improve the picture quality. A special scene mode, panorama and burst shooting allows you to see the variety of reproduced photos. Time Lapse speeds up filming with lower frames per second. Night shooting mode removes blur. The picture becomes stabilized with an even shadow. For an example of photo quality, it is worth considering pictures of night and day landscapes in order to compare their parameters. Rear camera flash - dual LED. It evenly illuminates the subject without a frame effect and sharpens it. Only with active use can you understand how well the phone takes pictures at night.

The device is filled with a variety of photography modes (gesture shot, exposure compensation, self-timer, white balance adjustment, color enhancement, face detection, smile detection, HDR). HDR technology can raise the standard of the brightness range.

The selfie camera is somewhat inferior in performance to the OPPO Reno. It does not have a flash, but its resolution is twice as large (32 megapixels).

The maximum focusing distance is 26mm. The phone supports phase detection autofocus with optical stabilization.

Battery and operating hours

Today, the main criterion for choosing a device should be charging it. Manufacturers talk about a large battery capacity at the time of the presentation of OPPO Reno Z. For 2019, many phones already support wireless charging, but the Oppo Reno Z phone does not provide it.It is replaced by other advantages. A large battery capacity (up to 4035 mAh), fast charging (power supply unit 20 W) allow you not to face the problems of frequent disconnection of the device.

Compared to the standard model, the Z has a larger battery capacity and allows you to work normally for 3-4 days. The developers presented the operating time with constant use: 8-9 hours. This figure is not so special, because smartphones of the new generation can withstand such screen time. Autonomy (work from full charge to 0) is 6-8 days in standby mode. The length of the charging cord should not affect speed.

Processor and OP

Media Tek Helio P90 processor. It was officially introduced for 2019 in the Z model.This chip has 8 cores, which not all computers have, so the high performance of the device will be the main advantage. It is not known how the smart processor will show itself, but the structure of the CPU (central processing unit) does not differ from its counterparts. The exception is graphics. If the reliability is confirmed, then in the future many devices will switch to a new processor.

The IMG PowerVR GM 9446 GPU accelerator should run 15-20% faster. If there is a choice, which company smartphone is better to give preference to in order to play all the gaming novelties, then the Oppo Reno Z is the right option. It is suitable for active play without lags and overheating.

The high-performance device contains 6GB of RAM along with 256GB of internal storage. If the user chooses a phone with 8 GB of RAM, then the bundle will have 128 GB of memory.

Screen

AMOLED screens are renowned for their instant pixel response and high frame rates. Its small thickness reduces the size of the device while maintaining its power. The screen supports HDR10 format.

The teardrop-shaped front camera occupies 8% of the screen. The back panel contains tempered glass. It enhances the visuals by adding iridescent shades.

The phone interface will run on Android 9.0 system.

Sound and additional features

The speaker is located on the bottom edge of the case. Integrated audio chip. Nothing can be said about the sound quality, because only buyers will sensibly evaluate its quality.

At OPPO Reno, users complained about the quiet sound in the headphones. The phone was not suitable for watching videos on the street or in the subway, as it was hard to hear. There is no need to rely on high-quality sound in the Z model, since the phone, in principle, does not pursue this task.

There is no infrared port in the phone, there is no support for FM radio.

NFC technology in the phone allows you to pay in the store when registering a bank card in the phone application.

Communication

GPS contains navigation systems GPS, GLONASS, Beidou. Present in a Wi-Fi device with Hotspot and Dual Band functions.

The smartphone supports different internet networks for 2G, 3G, 4G and LTE 13.

Equipment

The phone comes with a power adapter, USB Type-C cable, warranty card, documentation, a clip for removing the SIM. The phone supports 2 nano sim cards located in the side panel (dual sim).

Pros and cons

• New processor with improved accelerator;
• Many photography modes and high definition front and rear cameras;
• Inexpensive cost;
• NFC;
• Good battery capacity.

• Sound quality;
• Poor moisture resistance;
• The phone is easy to break;
• Teardrop notch for front camera;
• Lack of a slot for an SD card.

The main disadvantage is the absence of a slide-out module, which makes a screen with a cutout for the front camera. For some users, this aspect is not critical. The plastic frame around the screen makes the phone less resistant to mechanical damage.

User opinions

In a short time, OPPO has become one of the best smartphone manufacturers. Users note the spectacular appearance of the smartphone even without a sliding module, but they point to the huge screen size. Some people will really find this phone uncomfortable due to its size, but the processor power fills this gap.

For many users, the question is how much the model costs. At a price of 330 euros, the smartphone offers many impressive features. Reviews are available for viewing on the official website of the company.

After the official release, platforms will appear where you can buy a smartphone. Question: where is it profitable to buy the Z model - does not leave users. The Aliexpress platform will provide smartphones for purchase.

Output

An overview of OPPO's new products reveals that the company aims to surprise customers with its chips. According to the rating of quality phones, the manufacturer is not inferior to popular companies. The development of smartphone companies allows users to appreciate innovation even in devices at an affordable price. Due to the sheer number of advantages the Model Z has, it is well worth getting.

The device is suitable for people who like to enjoy gaming innovations that require high performance. Rear camera photos are quite impressive with high resolution.

You need to handle your smartphone very carefully, since the price has been reduced due to the deterioration of protection. Photos in the sun, in rainy weather are obtained without blur, but the phone itself is not protected from moisture.

Oppo Reno Z will allow you to appreciate the manufacturer. Perhaps now the brand's smartphones can be seen more often in the Russian market.