On June 8th, Gizcoupon reported that OPPO introduced the Reno series as a fresh addition to their product lineup in 2019. Today, after four years, the Reno series has continuously evolved around the three key elements of slimness, colors, and portrait photography. With its distinctive aesthetic style, it has gradually established a firm position in the market. On May 24th, OPPO unveiled the Reno10 series, marking a significant milestone as the tenth generation of the Reno lineup. The all-new Reno10 series continues to showcase its fashion-forward slim design and excellence in portrait photography. Gizcoupon has obtained the highest-positioned model in the series, the OPPO Reno10 Pro+. Now, let’s take a closer look at how this phone performs.
1. The exterior design of the OPPO Reno 10 Pro
The pursuit of aesthetic beauty in OPPO Reno10 Pro+ is evident even in its packaging. The box features minimal graphic elements, relying solely on the arrangement of product texts to create a sense of simplicity. The contrasting colors of gray-white and silver overlay and the prominent “10” add a touch of elegance to the overall packaging.
OPPO Reno10 Pro+ fuselage design
Upon taking out the phone, Gizcoupon received two color variants: Brilliant Gold and Twilight Purple. Let’s focus on the Brilliant Gold color for now. This color symbolizes everyone’s progress and flourishing under the light. It is crafted using a new technique called Golden Silk Flowing Yarn, which gives the golden surface a delicate texture reminiscent of silk. Additionally, it is complemented by the industry’s first high-precision glass craftsmanship, further enhancing its elegance and refinement.
The most eye-catching element on the phone’s back is the camera module. OPPO Reno10 Pro+ adopts the “Window of Vision” design for its camera module. With an outer circle and inner square, it presents a minimalist geometric artistic style that combines glass and metal. This design exudes a sense of contrast and fashion, showcasing an understated, elegant, and exquisite appearance.
The phone features three camera lenses. The upper area covered by black glass houses the main wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle lenses, while the lower area accommodates the rounded square periscope telephoto lens.
Turning our attention to the front of the phone, we have a 6.7-inch curved display. The front-facing camera is situated in the center at the top. Furthermore, the screen’s bezels are relatively narrow, resulting in a high screen-to-body ratio.
The screen and the back of the phone are seamlessly connected through a slight curvature with the middle frame. Additionally, the right side of the device houses the volume buttons and power buttons, while the left side remains button-free.
At the top of the phone, we find microphone openings, an infrared emitter, and speaker openings. At the bottom, there are the SIM card slot, microphone, USB Type-C port, and speaker openings.
Weight of OPPO Reno10 Pro+
As with previous Reno models, Reno10 Pro+ places great emphasis on slimness. As the flagship model that focuses on premium materials, it weighs only 194g and measures a mere 8.28mm in thickness. This makes it light and comfortable to hold.
It’s worth noting that this phone is equipped with a flagship-grade periscope telephoto lens module, and most phones with this configuration on the market weigh over 200g. However, OPPO managed to control the weight. This is mainly attributed to their miniaturization technology. They have meticulously customized the glass prism, optical lenses, and focusing motor to improve stacking efficiency.
Overall, OPPO Reno10 Pro+ continues to maintain the high aesthetic standards of the Reno series, combining slimness, fashion, and exceptional performance. If you are looking for a phone that combines premium materials, high performance, and outstanding design, then this phone should definitely be at the top of your consideration list.
2. The performance experience of OPPO Reno 10 Pro
The OPPO Reno10 series consists of three models, each equipped with a different chipset platform. The OPPO Reno10 Pro+ features the top-of-the-line first-generation Snapdragon 8+ Mobile Platform. The CPU of the Snapdragon 8+ platform features a tri-cluster architecture with a large Cortex-X2 core, a large A710 core, and a small A510 core.
Furthermore, the Reno10 Pro+ model has 16GB of massive RAM and 512GB of storage. It also features the full version of LPDDR5+ UFS 3.1. The performance is further enhanced by OPPO’s self-developed ColorOS Hyper Boost technology, which ensures sustainable and stable performance.
Benchmark test
First, Gizcoupon conducted benchmark tests on the Reno10 Pro+. In terms of overall performance, it achieved a score of 1,087,502 on AnTuTu, which is an excellent result for the first-generation Snapdragon 8+ platform. Moving on to GeekBench 5, it scored 1,271 on the single-core test and 3,723 on the multi-core test. Lastly, on the AndroBench benchmark, the Reno10 Pro+ achieved a sequential read speed of 1,862.36MB/s, sequential write speed of 1,758.46MB/s, random read speed of 283.09MB/s, and random write speed of 287.96MB/s.
Based on these benchmark scores, it seems that the Reno10 Pro+ follows a balanced approach to overall performance tuning rather than focusing solely on extreme performance. Now let’s examine its real-world gaming performance.
Test OPPO Reno10 Pro+ performance through Arena of Valor
First, let’s consider the game “Arena of Valor” (also known as “Honor of Kings”). The game was played with the phone set to high-performance mode and the graphics quality set to the highest. A 15-minute game session was conducted.
At the end of the game, the average frame rate achieved on the Reno10 Pro+ was 119.74 fps. Throughout the gameplay, there were no noticeable frame drops or stuttering. Additionally, the frame rate curve appeared relatively stable without significant fluctuations.
Toward the end of the testing session, the maximum temperature recorded on the Reno10 Pro+ was 36.7°C, indicating excellent temperature control.
Test OPPO Reno10 Pro+ performance through Genshin Impact
Next, let’s move on to a more demanding game, “Genshin Impact.” The game was played at the highest graphics settings for a duration of 30 minutes, with the first 15 minutes spent wandering in the city of Liyue and the remaining 15 minutes involved running missions and battling enemies.
At the end of the game, the average frame rate achieved was 58.64 fps. During encounters with multiple enemies and elite monsters, some fluctuations in frame rate were observed. However, the impact on the gameplay experience was not significant, and overall, the game remained relatively smooth.
Analyzing the CPU frequency curve, during gameplay, the Cortex-X2 large core and A710 big core primarily operated at a stable frequency of around 2.0GHz. There were intermittent bursts to maximum frequency followed by quick drops. The A510 small core fluctuated between 1.1GHz and 1.5GHz. The small core, large core, and super large core work in coordination to ensure a smooth gameplay experience while controlling power consumption.
At the end of the game, the maximum temperature recorded on the Reno10 Pro+ was 41.3°C. The phone felt warm, but it remained within an acceptable range.
Overall, the OPPO Reno10 Pro+ adopts a relatively restrained performance tuning strategy, placing emphasis on power consumption and temperature control. With the support of the first-generation Snapdragon 8+ Mobile Platform, the phone offers flagship-level performance. It handles daily usage, gaming, and entertainment without any issues.
3. The imaging performance of OPPO Reno 10 Pro
Portrait Shooting Experience
The OPPO Reno series has undergone ten generations of development and has introduced many impressive imaging features and technologies. These include the 10x Hybrid Optical Zoom, AI Beautification for Videos, Radiance Flare, Radiance Makeup, Super Sensing Cat’s Eye Lens, and the Dual-core Portrait Processing Engine, among others. Behind all these technologies lies a common goal: to capture more beautiful portraits.
The improvements in imaging for the Reno10 Pro+ also revolve around portrait photography, focusing on telephoto portraits. Therefore, the Reno10 series has a telephoto lens as a standard feature. The Reno10 Pro+ model, in particular, features a high-resolution 64-megapixel Super Night Portrait Telephoto lens. Additionally, it has a 1/2-inch large photosensitive element and an f/2.5 large aperture.
Specifically, the Reno10 Pro+ offers three golden focal lengths: 1x, 3x, and 6x, all of which can be used for capturing portrait photos. Moreover, each focal length offers distinct compositional advantages.
1x, 3x, and 6x three golden focal lengths
Take a look at the following series of portrait photos. First, we have a photo captured in the 1x standard mode. It can capture a relatively complete portrait, and the photo optimization for the subject is particularly unique. The warm sunlight on the face looks authentic and natural, giving a better complexion than the naked eye perceives.
Next, switching to the 3x telephoto mode this mode is suitable for capturing half-body portraits. The overall image remains clear, bright, and vivid, with optimized skin tones and the retention of many details. This way, the result doesn’t look artificial, as seen in many heavily retouched smartphone photos.
Then, in the 6x telephoto mode, you can capture close-up shots of the face. From the photo, you can observe the delicate and soft light and shadows cast on the face by the sunlight, beautifully presented by the Reno10 Pro+. Similarly, the photo maintains a sense of realism and naturalness. Furthermore, the photo remains sharp and detailed even in the 6x mode.
The Ultra Night Portrait Imaging Engine
Additionally, the Reno10 series inherits the Ultra Night Portrait Imaging Engine introduced in the OPPO Find X6 series. Instead of excessively brightening dimly lit scenes, it captures more light and accurately calculates the relationship between the subject, lighting, and environment using advanced algorithms. This results in portraits that are exceptionally three-dimensional, natural, and vivid.
Here, Gizcoupon took a special backlit portrait photo. Such scenes require high precision in light and shadow calculations. Traditional computational photography often tends to overexpose the face in backlighting situations, making the image look artificial. However, the photo taken with the Reno10 Pro+ accurately reproduces the light and shadow, as evident in the subtle shadow variations on the subject’s face, transitioning from the sunlight hitting the right side to the backlight area on the left side. The overall brightness of the face is well-balanced, harmoniously integrating with the sky in the background.
Dedicated portrait mode
We have mainly discussed photos captured in the standard mode, but the Reno10 Pro+ also offers a dedicated portrait mode. The portrait mode includes 1x and 3x focal lengths, with the 3x zoom being the golden focal length for capturing portraits.
For example, the following photo was captured using the 3x focal length in portrait mode. Even in a complex background, the subject’s edge extraction is finely detailed, with almost no traces of the algorithm. Additionally, the background bokeh effect appears natural, with a smooth transition from foreground to background. At the 3x zoom level, the composition of the subject and the scene becomes more flexible, allowing for capturing impressive close-ups. In this photo taken amidst a cluster of flowers, sunlight filters through the tree’s shadows, and the Reno10 Pro+ accurately captures the interplay of light and shadow, creating a soft and natural transition between brightness and darkness on the subject’s face, blending harmoniously with the background sky.
In conclusion, the telephoto portrait shooting capabilities of the Reno10 Pro+ undoubtedly reach the pinnacle of the current smartphone market. Furthermore, OPPO has taken another step forward, building upon its traditional expertise in portrait photography. If you are looking for a smartphone that excels at capturing stunning portraits, the Reno10 Pro+ is undoubtedly a suitable choice for you.
Basic Imaging Performance
Previously, we focused on experiencing the portrait shooting capabilities of the Reno10 Pro+. Now let’s take a look at its fundamental imaging performance.
First, let’s examine its performance under abundant daylight conditions. The photos straight out of the Reno10 Pro+ exhibit vibrant colors, with the blues of the sky and the reds of the flowers appearing more saturated than what the naked eye perceives. Moreover, the photos were captured at noon, and the exposure accuracy of the Reno10 Pro+ is impressive. The photos have a high dynamic range, with no overexposure in the highlights of the sky or the reflective surfaces of the green leaves.
Using the 3x telephoto lens, we can see that the colors in the image remain vivid. The overall image is sharp, bright, and rich in detail.
Although the 6x zoom is achieved through digital zoom, thanks to the 64-megapixel high-resolution sensor, there is no significant loss in detail or imaging style. The practicality of this 6x zoom is quite remarkable.
Next, let’s compare the performance of the wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle lenses. The two lenses exhibit consistent imaging styles, maintaining a high level of consistency. Additionally, there is no significant distortion at the edges of the ultra-wide-angle photos.
In summary, the imaging capabilities of the Reno10 Pro+ inherit the core strengths of flagship imaging. It excels in telephoto and portrait photography. Without exaggeration, this smartphone is designed for photography enthusiasts, especially those who frequently capture portraits.
Other sample photos were taken with the Reno10 Pro+:
4. Other experience
During the usage and evaluation process, the OPPO Reno10 Pro+ impressed me with several notable features. First and foremost is its dynamic light and shadow display, a 6.7-inch screen with a resolution of 2772×1240. It utilizes photon matrix display technology, capable of depicting the distribution of light and shadow in a scene using 12 million photon points. By enhancing the brightness of the parts beyond the standard dynamic range (SDR), it faithfully reproduces the light ratio and dynamic range of the captured scene. Additionally, the photo effects are further optimized on display, resulting in better restoration of HDR shooting effects and a faithful reproduction of the visual impact brought by real-life light and shadow.
Building upon this dynamic light and shadow display, the Reno10 Pro+ introduces the Pro XDR display feature, similar to the Find X6 series. After taking photos, users can open their photo albums and notice the “Pro XDR” button at the bottom of certain high dynamic range images. By holding down the button, they can experience the before-and-after comparison of Pro XDR.
It’s evident that with Pro XDR enabled, the visuals become more vivid, and the highlights appear noticeably brighter. Furthermore, the overall contrast in the entire photo becomes more intense.
Super Scan feature
Another noteworthy feature of the OPPO Reno10 Pro+ is its Super Scan. In our daily lives, there are numerous instances where we need to scan QR codes, and it can be cumbersome to navigate to the scanning interface in different apps. The Super Scan function simplifies this process by simply double-clicking the power button, instantly bringing up the system-level Super Scan interface. It is compatible with the top 70 mainstream applications and covers various scenarios such as payments, ordering, travel, socializing, and shopping.
For example, when I used the Super Scan to scan a personal QR code on TikTok, the Reno10 Pro+ immediately activated the QR code scanning function of the TikTok app and provided the scan result. This eliminates the need to search for the corresponding app on your phone and then look for the scan entry, significantly improving efficiency.
Lastly, in terms of charging, the OPPO Reno10 Pro+ supports the long-lasting 100W SuperVOOC Flash Charge. It is equipped with a large 4700mAh battery. In actual tests, the phone can be charged from 0% to 100% in just 27 minutes.
5. Conclusion
The OPPO Reno10 Pro+ solidifies the Reno series’ commitment and belief in excelling in the realms of slimness, color, and portrait photography. Simply put, it offers a beautiful and stylish design, a lightweight body, powerful super-light and super-shadow portrait capabilities, and the foundational performance experience brought by the first-generation Snapdragon 8+. All of these factors make the Reno10 Pro+ a fashionable and lightweight flagship device with outstanding comprehensive performance and clear positioning.
As for whether it is worth purchasing, it depends on individual needs. If you appreciate high-quality, aesthetically pleasing designs and seek a device that can capture excellent portraits, the OPPO Reno10 Pro+ is indeed a great choice.