What would you call an all-rounder mid-ranger, with a sleek design, sensible features and a super focus on cameras? The Oppo Reno2 is your answer. The experimental project of BBK Electronics has no dearth of R&D Funds thanks to the market performance of Vivo, OnePlus and Oppo, and the effort of these past few months is a clear indication that in today’s market, experimentation is the way forward. The Reno lineup has been around for a few months now, and when you see features like the shark fin and 20x zoom, the presence of a strong experimental spirit is evident.
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REMEMBER THE SHARK FIN FROM OPPO RENO 1
When you see the Oppo Reno2 specifically, you will see that Oppo has tried their best to include and amplify, all the features that were most appreciated on the first Reno smartphone. Compared to its predecessor, the Reno2 is a clear upgrade in many minute ways. Be it the new and improved Snapdragon 730G chipset, or the bigger battery, the Oppo Reno2 looks like a more refined and finished product than its sibling, and that in itself is good news for the Reno project going forward.
Let’s dive right into the review and take a closer look at the new Oppo Reno2 smartphone –
What do you get in the Box?
The first process of any smartphone review is the unboxing, and in case of fo the Oppo Reno2, the unboxing is quite chic a bloc. Firstly, the box itself is quite thick and sturdy, complete with a sleek matte finish, which gives the overall package a suave and premium feel. Inside, we have the main handset itself, the wall adapter which can deliver the full 20W of VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 to the phone.
We also get a pair of earphones that resemble the Apple EarPods in many ways, but end in a 3.5mm, since the Oppo Reno2 still comes with the good old 3.5 mm headphone jack.
We also get a leather-like back case, which may not be premium, but definitely looks the part, and covers all the important areas of the device. This way you are all geared up to start using your shiny new phone without an extra trip to a store.
Design – Bold and Consistent
Since the Reno series has been more of an experimental lineup, Oppo has taken its design to a rather bold spectrum here. We have the deep, dark glass surfaces on the back, complete with a signature Reno oval on the back, some recognizable branding, and often a slightly elevated, color-accent bump to keep the generally flush cameras safe from scratches. On the Reno2, we have an additional decal around the Reno oval, which makes it look like an led shining through it.
The camera array sits absolutely flush underneath the gorilla glass back panel. This removed the inconvenience of the camera bump, but on the flip side, the glass itself attracts a lot of fingerprints, so it’s advisable that you clean the glass on top of the camera array before going for the shots.
The build of the Reno2 also includes aluminum for the middle frame, which is adequately thick and sloped properly to make for a comfy in-hand feel. The lack of chamfers means that the grip won’t be spectacular but tits something that the case will improve.
