Oppo Reno 4 Pro test: the Chinese manufacturer has mastered its subject on the high end

In its product calendar, the Oppo Reno 4 Pro is the top-of-the-range model to wait for the arrival of the Find X3 Pro. The Reno range is a demonstration of the manufacturer’s capabilities but above all his mastery of the top of the range. MeilleurMobile was able to test the Reno 4 Pro for a while and gives you its verdict.

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Design: finesse and above all elegance at the service of your smartphone

In line with the Find X, Oppo attaches great importance to the construction of its smartphones. The Reno 4 Pro illustrates this choice with safe and elegant materials. It is first of all its lightness that finds favor in our eyes. Where its rivals hover around 200 grams, each of the phone’s 172 grams is well weighed. The watermark on the back of the product reveals the Oppo logo through a subtle play of light. The brand offers aesthetics without appearing too flashy. No matter how much you handle it in all directions, no extra fingerprints will be to be deplored.

At the front, too, the design is the result of meticulous work. The punched screen is highlighted by the flat borders on the sides and the bottom of the mobile. The front panel incorporates the fingerprint scanner to be activated via your thumb. The buttons are, unsurprisingly, placed in the right places. The stereo speakers are located at the bottom of the smartphone. Note also the discretion of the camera. If it is clearly visible, it does not come to remember your good memories when you put the smartphone on its back.

As with its high-end counterparts, the Oppo Reno 4 Pro illustrates the manufacturer’s expertise in this area. Oppo is certainly not the only one to attach importance to this category, but the brand is the one with the best knowledge of its subject.

Screen: a curved panel that will make your head spin on the Oppo Reno 4 Pro

On its panel, Oppo presents a 6.5-inch AMOLED interface. In its desire to regain the strength of the Find X2, it is a panel similar to the NEO version that will be offered to you. The curved screen already offers a solidity that has nothing to envy of the best high-end smartphones. In its basic version, the Oppo Reno 4 Pro sees its panel be calibrated in bright light. The goal is to dazzle you with its performance which, once observed in the laboratory, is a little more disappointing than expected. According to measurements from 01net.com, the smartphone screen reaches 579 cd / m². Far from the best smartphones but do not panic, an average user will be satisfied with it.

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Thanks to AMOLED technology, the Reno 4 Pro offers a contrast ratio close to infinity. With a Delta E2000 of 5.03, color fidelity is also present. In the technical aspect, Oppo recites its score for the touch interface. The icing on the cake, the 90 Hz refresh. This adapts to your different consumption, giving the best of itself during your mobile gaming sessions. Admittedly Oppo has not offered the cream of its technology on the screen, but for its Reno 4 Pro, these provisions are very satisfactory.

Internal power: the snapdragon 765 G’s surprise choice for the mid-range

If the smartphone has the mention “Pro” within its name, Oppo has allowed itself some concessions where the brand thinks it wise. At the heart of the machine is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor. An internal 5G compatible chip usually intended for the mid-range but which is very well surrounded here. It is indeed accompanied by 12 GB of RAM memory for more successful and sustained performance. In terms of power, the Antutu V8 benchmark recorded a performance of 327,451 points. A score similar to the Find X2 Neo.

In everyday use, the Oppo Reno 4 Pro will never fail you. The multitasking is flawless. On mobile games, the Snapdragon coupled with the Adreno 620 offers good performance. Titles like Wild Rift or Pokemon Go are very well supported. The real flaw lies in the endurance of this composition. The smartphone has an annoying tendency to heat up, which will create discomfort in your hand. The main regret comes from the price of 799 euros for this configuration usually reserved for devices with excellent quality / price ratio.

Autonomy: fast charging still the real star of Oppo

The great strength put forward on many Oppo smartphones from the Find X2 range is the quality of the charge. Super VOOC 2.0 technology is offered for the Reno 4 Pro. The product integrates two 2000mAh slots to provide a total accumulation of 4000mAh. On mains, the phone is 100% in 32 minutes without flinching. Usually for a load of this ilk you obviously need a counterpart.

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Except that no, the Oppo Reno 4 Pro prides itself on having an autonomy in line with its technical sheet. During its test, whether in the 01net.com laboratory or by us, the smartphone has always responded with an average lifespan of 15:31. Whether in mobile games, software or simple communications, the smartphone is a real rock in terms of lifespan. An asset that you will enjoy savoring coupled with the fast charge.

Camera: good composition but uneven performance

With the Find X2 Pro, Oppo has proven its mastery in the art of photography. The Reno 4 Pro is therefore intended to prove the strength of the manufacturer despite a camera less well endowed in terms of components. The smartphone is composed as follows:

• A 48 megapixel lens open at f.1.7
• The 13 megapixel telephoto sensor with x2 optical zoom
• The 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle with a 120-degree angle

The choice of a triple back lens made by Oppo is quite surprising in a market that tends to accumulate. The juxtaposed modules work in a coordinated way to offer you a photographic experience. Overall, the photo on the Oppo Reno 4 Pro is very versatile and ideal for young designers looking for a high-performance product. Each objective has its dedicated role.

In standard situations, the smartphone responds perfectly to all situations. The management of light, color rendering, white balance and subject precision, everything is very satisfactory. Unfortunately, in a few specific situations, a few flaws jump out at you. In the picture below, we can notice too much overexposure to light.

The management of Artificial Intelligence first seeks to restore reality rather than inventing improbable situations. On the front, a 32 megapixel lens is placed for self-portraits. The Oppo Reno 4 Pro has an excellent camera which unfortunately is not at the same level of innovation as its competition at the same price. The camera is despite everything the weak point of the smartphone.

Conclusion: what to remember from this Oppo Reno 4 Pro?

The Reno range is certainly less prestigious than that of the Find. The products never stop feeding each other. This Oppo Reno 4 Pro takes the performance of the Find X2 Neo by adding better performance in many areas. It is first of all its exceptional design that sets it apart from the competition that has become far too consensual in terms of risk-taking. The fine lines, the choice of materials and the ergonomics converge into a product that is very pleasant to use on a daily basis. Its touch screen is also in the same vein. We must also applaud Oppo on this balanced scientist given between autonomy and recharging for a user experience always successful.

Some flaws are still to point the finger on the smartphone. First the choice of the Snapdragon 765G, a chip considered mid-range for a product of its kind. The camera is also less powerful than its price suggests. At 799 euros, it is easy to find better competitors on the market available at less cost. Likewise, it is not well enough endowed to be placed in the premium category where S21 and iPhone 12 outclass it in all aspects.

In conclusion, find an Oppo Reno 4 Pro on sale and you will undoubtedly get the best deal on the market.

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