Oppo Reno 2 Review: Shark-Fin Selfie Camera, 20X Zoom, Quad Rear Cameras

Karamchand Rameshwar - Oct 23, 2019

Oppo Reno 2 is a new flagship from Oppo's sub-brand Reno. Check out our review to learn more about the stunning device.

After announcing the sub-brand Reno in April this year, Oppo continues to release a second series promising to bring more interesting experiences for those who seek new technology and top-notch design.

Oppo Reno 2 1 — Inside the box is divided into two layers: in which the upper layer contains the Reno 2 and the lower layer is the complete set of accessories included.

Leaving Oppo Reno 2 aside, let's explore what the included accessory includes? I was very surprised when the phone cover was made very beautifully, no longer a monotonous plastic one as before.

Looking closely at the case, you'll see that Oppo has added a thin layer of leather (or imitation leather), adding a luxurious part to the product. This is the first time I has felt that a case attached to the product is so well designed.

Oppo Reno 2 3 — The cover is very well-designed with a premium look

Oppo Reno 2 6 — It looks much better than most of the plastic covers that other phone makers offer with their products

Going back to the main part, we have a Oppo Reno 2 Sunset Pink version, which will be very attractive to female users.

Overall, the design of the Reno 2 is quite similar to the first Reno smartphone, probably also because the previous product already has a great design that Oppo did not need to change much and retain what is most popular.

Oppo Reno 2 13 — Still the same line as other Reno smartphones - DESIGNED FOR RENO - printed on the back of Reno looks so beautiful.

Oppo Reno 2 14 — The most noticeable difference between the Oppo Reno and Reno 2 is probably the rear camera with four sensors, not two on its predecessor

The Oppo Reno 2 has a Sony IMX586 main sensor with 1/2-inch size, 48MP resolution, f/1.7 aperture, and integrated OIS (Optical Image Stabilization); 1/3.4 inch telephoto sensor with 13MP resolution and f/2.4 aperture; 116-degree ultra-wide-angle sensor with 1/3.2 inch size and 8MP resolution; 2MP black and white sensor with large pixel size of 1.75 μm.

OPPO also adds a digital zoom capability on the phone with Fusion Imaging technology that raises the Reno 2's zoom capability up to 20x - double that of the previous Reno 10x Zoom phone. We will have a separate review article about the new enhancements on this Reno 2.

No longer limited to photography, the brand is focusing on video recording capabilities as the device now allows taking advantage of both EIS and OIS. Oppo said the ability to record videos at 60 fps also helps make videos smoother. Ultra Steady Mode on Reno 2 offers excellent image stabilization when shooting with a super wide-angle lens with a 20 percent crop ratio, no matter how shaky the camera holder is.

Oppo Reno 2 17 — And here is the shark fin selfie camera design that made the name of the first Reno, continues to be available in the second series and houses a 16MP sensor and an LED light.

The Reno 2 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor configuration, up to 8 GB RAM and up to 256 GB storage. For the first time, OPPO has equipped its own NPU to optimize AI performance when processing night photography. The built-in battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh, and supports VOOC 3.0 super-fast charging technology. VOOC 3.0 uses a new VFC algorithm to shorten the final charging time by 10%, while 5 layers of protection will ensure both user and device safety.

Thanks to the shark fin module for the selfie camera system, the Reno screen looks very impressive with very thin bezels and helps you enjoy watching movies or surfing web even more.