Oppo Reno2 is a smartphone model produced by the Chinese electronics manufacturer Oppo. It belongs to the Reno series, which is positioned as a mid‑range to premium line emphasizing camera capabilities and design aesthetics.
Release and Availability
- Announced: August 2019
- Market launch: September 2019
- Regions: Initially released in China, later made available in select international markets.
Design and Build
- Form factor: Slate smartphone with a glass front and back, framed by aluminum alloy.
- Dimensions: Approximately 158.6 mm × 74.8 mm × 7.5 mm.
- Weight: About 162 g.
- Notable feature: Motor‑driven pop‑up mechanism for the front-facing camera, enabling a full‑screen display without a notch.
Display
- Size: 6.5‑inch AMOLED panel.
- Resolution: 1080 × 2340 pixels (Full HD+), yielding a pixel density of roughly 395 ppi.
- Aspect ratio: 19.5:9.
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front surface.
Hardware
- System‑on‑chip (SoC): Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (8 nm process).
- CPU: Octa‑core (2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold + 6 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver).
- GPU: Adreno 618.
- Memory configurations: 6 GB or 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM.
- Storage options: 128 GB UFS 2.1 internal flash, non‑expandable via microSD.
- Battery: 3,765 mAh capacity, supporting Oppo’s VOOC fast‑charging technology (up to 30 W).
Camera System
- Rear triple‑camera arrangement:
- 48 MP primary sensor (wide‑angle, f/1.7 aperture).
- 13 MP ultra‑wide sensor (120° field of view).
- 8 MP telephoto sensor (3× optical zoom).
- Front-facing camera: 16 MP sensor housed in the pop‑up module.
- Video capture: 4K recording at 30 fps; 1080p at up to 60 fps.
- Additional features: AI scene detection, HDR, portrait mode, and night mode enhancements.
Software
- Operating system at launch: Android 9.0 Pie, overlaid with Oppo’s ColorOS 6.0.
- Subsequent updates: Upgradable to Android 10 with ColorOS 7.1.
Connectivity and Sensors
- Networks: 4G LTE (global bands).
- Wireless: Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou.
- Sensors: Fingerprint sensor (mounted on the side), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, and ambient light sensor.
Reception
The Oppo Reno2 received mixed to positive reviews, with commendations for its camera versatility, pop‑up selfie mechanism, and solid performance for its price tier. Criticisms typically focused on the lack of expandable storage and the absence of an official IP rating for water or dust resistance.
Successor
The Reno2 was succeeded by the Oppo Reno2 Z, released later in 2019, and subsequently by other models in the Reno series.
