Oppo Reno 10 5G: Oppo’s Reno series has always found a nice balance between good looking devices, camera ability and a price that won’t terrify your bank manager.
Reno 10 5G, one of the flagship’s features, launched under their 2023 lineup and maintains the lineage since day one to now – a stunning design with great day to day performance and on top of that, has a telephoto lens (a rarity within its price range).
But with tough competition from iQOO, OnePlus, and Samsung, is the Reno 10 5G doing enough to set itself apart?
Here’s an in-depth look at what makes this mid-range smartphone work.
‘It Has to Be Elegant’ The house looms modestly in its surrounding field, but its architect believes in discretion.
For starters, the Reno 10 5G is an imposing device. It also rocks a curved AMOLED panel, a thin and light body, and a high-end looking camera module.
It’s not a polycarbonate frame, but it doesn’t scream flagship, and there’s a premium je ne sais quoi about it.
It weighs only 185 grams and is just 7.99mm thick, so it’s a phone you won’t struggle to use one-handed.
With the Silvery Grey and Ice Blue color options, it’s clear that Oppo paid close attention to aesthetics.
There’s no official IP rating, so you should probably try to avoid getting it wet. But when it comes to everyday style points, the Reno 10 5G has it in the bag.
Display: A Visual Delight
The phone comes with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and 950 nits peak brightness.
Whether you’re bingeing Netflix or doomscrolling social media, the display shows bright, crisp images with punchy colors and smooth transitions.
It feels premium, doesn’t feel much different from a flagship even, with its curved edges and the screen-to-body ratio it offers is decent as well.
The touch response is snappy, and outdoor visibility is also quite good.
Performance: With a few wobbles, decent for most things
On the inside, the Reno 10 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 with 8GB RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
This CPU may not be for the video-game elite, but it has more than enough for everyday performance — social media, streaming, moderate multitasking and some light gaming.
Games such as BGMI and Call of Duty Mobile perform smoothly at medium and high settings with little or no lag.
The phone also allows virtual expansion of RAM: An additional 8GB when needed.
The interface is clean, featureful and visually polished, running on ColorOS 13.1 derived from Android 13. Sure, there are some preinstalled apps, but most are easily uninstalled.
Camera: A Telephoto Surprise
This is where Oppo gets a little more adventurous. The Reno 10 5G comes equipped with a 64MP main camera, a 32MP 2X telephoto shooter and an 8MP ultra-wide sensor.
But that telephoto lens is the standout — it provides portrait shots with real optical zoom, a rarity in midrange phones.
Images are crisp from the main sensor in daylight with accurate colors and good contrast. Low-light photos are usable, but not best in class.
The telephoto lens is great at portraits, providing good depth-of-field while not having to depend solely on software.
The ultra-wide camera is just okay — serviceable, but nothing to write home about.
The 32MP front camera captures detailed and well-lit selfies, and video recording here maxes out at 4K@30fps on the back, 1080p on the front.
Battery and Charging: FD and FDS4 have a common evolution toward fast and stable charging.
The Reno 10 5G has a 5000mAh battery. This should last you a full day of moderate to heavy use.
Oppo offers 67W SuperVOOC fast charging that takes the phone from 0 to 100% in around 45 minutes.
That’s super convenient for people who are always on the run.
No wireless charging, but at this price, what can you expect?
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Gorgeous curved AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
Sleek design: ultra-light, remarkably slim and stylish in this beautiful trylon frame/lens design is so light you may forget they are on your face
Portrait lens The optical zoom can be used for up to 2x.
67W fast charging
Smooth everyday performance
Cons:
No IP rating, Gorilla Glass protection either.
Average ultra-wide camera
Ideal for not power gamer type processor
No stereo speakers
Comes with a few pre-installed bloatware apps still
Oppo Reno 10 5G: Final Verdict
In the Oppo Reno 10 5G style meets substance in a solid mix.
It may not be the fastest or most fully featured phone in its class, but its mix of a beautiful display, excellent telephoto camera, and very fast charging would make it an attractive option for potential buyers who want their phone to be sleek and great for photography.
If what you need the most is good, everyday performance, a nice screen and some great portraits, this is a phone that ticks most of the right boxes without making that frustrating burning hole in your pocket.