Oppo Reno 10 Pro review: A shutterbug's dream, but misses on raw power

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Oppo has made its name in India by offering great smartphones at pocket-friendly prices. Most of its offerings in the budget segment bring good cameras, decent hardware, and long battery life to the table. But what if you're after a flagship experience? Oppo does have Find N2 Flip in this segment too, but it is quite a pricey experience. But this is where the Reno series comes in, which has made a name in India due to its impressive cameras, serious processing power, and substantial battery life, all encased in a decent design. But does the Reno 10 Pro, part of the company's latest flagship series, also manage to keep up with the expectations or will it turn out to be another run-of-the-mill mid-range device masquerading as a near-flagship level phone?

I spent a few weeks with the smartphone as my daily driver, and here's how it fared.

I've never been a fan of flashy smartphones, yet upon first impression, the Reno 10 Pro does not feel too ostentatious. It comes in two color options - Silvery Grey and Glossy Purple. I had the latter which reflects dual colors as light shines upon it. Interestingly, the glass back does not show any substantial smudges or fingerprints, which is a boon. At its considerably hefty price point, I would've liked to see metal being used but that's not the case here as it gets color-matched plastic frame instead. Shockingly, the device does not have an official IP rating, which is a letdown in 2023.

The Reno 10 Pro gets one of the rare features in its segment - an IR blaster, and you can use it to control all your devices.

You have the large camera unit at the back which protrudes a bit too much, along with the usual Oppo branding. All in all, the Reno 10 Pro has a sleek and smart design that will