Oppo Reno 8T 5G review: Style tops everything here
Are all smartphones the same these days? I don't think so, even if I ignore minute technical specifications. Some focus on design, some on cameras, while others focus on performance. Oppo services the first two kind of consumers and its Reno phones grab attention with every generation. Right now, you can buy its latest avatar at a much more accessible price. Meet the Reno 8T 5G.
A first for the Reno series with a T badging, Oppo chose to differentiate its offering with one standout feature that's all the rave these days – a curved edge display. Costing Rs. 29,999, the Reno 8T 5G also sticks to it philosophy of being a bling pocket accessory first and a utility smartphone later. It's got a 108MP camera, a shiny new design, and some cool tricks. Is it worth buying though?
Oppo Reno phones have always looked beautiful and I can say the same for the Reno 8T 5G. The curved edge display on the front is the pièce de résistance here – it looks luxurious. Turn it around and the familiar shiny and shimmery back is hard to miss. The new camera hump design agrees with the current fashion and for once, I saw people take note of it. The back glass panel helps with the fancy feel but the plastic frame takes away from the “premium” feel. At least it is light on the hands though. And, you get an in-display fingerprint scanner, which Redmi chose to miss on its Note 12 Pro Plus 5G.
An honourable mention goes for the in-box accessories that include the 67W charging set, a TPU case, and a SIM ejector tool.
The Reno 8T 5G makes no compromise here. This is a great display, having a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ panel with a refresh rate of 120Hz. As with OLED panels, everything looks vibrant and high contrast-y, especially those deep blacks. Whether you
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