OPPO Reno2 and OPPO Reno2 F now available for pre-orders

The OPPO Reno2 and 2F offer a rear quad-camera experience (hybrid zoom, ultra-wide angle, bokeh, ultra night mode, ultra steady mode for video, bokeh effect video, audio zoom, noise cancellation video, etc.) in a no-notch-and-no-camera-hole, all-screen design (complete with rising pop up cameras) continued from the first Reno. The selfie cams are just as impressive (see sample below).

OPPO Reno2 and OPPO Ren2 F are now available

While both models are nearly identical in looks (save for the differently shaped pop up cameras), the Reno2 offers better specs, better rear cameras, and a higher price. The Reno2 series, by the way, will replace the OPPO F series line. The table below highlights in orange some key specs differences between the Reno2 and 2F. See also Reno2 series availability, pre-order info plus freebies, camera samples, and OPPO’s new noise-cancelling Bluetooth earphones, the ENCO Q1, below.

OPPO Reno2 and OPPO Reno2 F Sample Selfie
The author and KC Montero take a selfie using the OPPO Reno2 F.

OPPO Reno2 and 2F Full Specs Comparison

OPPO Reno2

OPPO Reno2 F

Display

6.55-inch 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 6 protected Dynamic AMOLED screen w/ FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 402 ppi

6.5-inch 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 5 protected AMOLED screen w/ FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution at 394 ppi

CPU

2.2GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 730G AIE octa-core processor

2.1GHz 64-bit Helio P70 octa-core processor w/ dual-core AI

GPU

Adreno 618

Mali-G72 MP3

RAM

8GB

8GB

Storage

256GB UFS 2.1 expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB

128GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB (dedicated)

Rear Camera/s

48MP f/1.7 Sony IMX586 w/ PDAF, CAF, OIS, EIS 

13MP 5x Hybrid Optical Zoom

8MP 116-degree ultra wide-angle 

2MP mono w/ dual-tone LED flash

48MP f/1.79 w/ PDAF

8MP f/2.2 119-degree wide-angle

2MP f/2.4 mono 

2MP f/2.4 depth

Front Camera/s

16MP f/2.0 w/ LED flash

Shark’s fin-like pop up camera

16MP f/2.0 w/ AI face beauty and screen flash

Squarish pop up camera

Battery

4,000mAh w/ VOOC 3.0 flash charge

4,000mAh w/ VOOC 3.0 flash charge

OS

Android 9.0 Pie w/ ColorOS 6.0

Android 9.0 Pie w/ ColorOS 6.1

Connectivity

WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 700MHz 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5, A2DP, LE, OTG, GPS, A-GPS, dual SIM (hybrid)

WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 700MHz 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, OTG, FM Radio, GPS, A-GPS, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors

Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others

In-Display fingerprint sensor, Hi-Res audio, Dolby Atmos, dual mic, USB-C

In-Display fingerprint sensor, dual mic, USB-C

Colors

luminous black, sunset pink

sky white, lake green

Dimensions

160 x 74.3 x 9.5 mm

161.8 x 75.8 x 9.35 mm

Weight

189 g

195 g

Price

PHP 28,990

PHP 19,990


More cam samples

Below are more sample pics: ultra wide angle (with Reno2 F), macro in low light and macro HDR in low light (with Reno2).

  • OPPO Reno2F Ultra Wide Angle Shot
    OPPO Reno2F Ultra Wide Angle Shot

Shark or Square?

Here’s how you can quickly tell them apart – the Reno2 has a Shark’s fin-shaped pop up camera, while the 2 F has a squarish one.

OPPO Reno2 and OPPO Reno2 F side by side

OPPO ENCO Q1 is the company’s first wireless noise-cancelling headphones

Launched alongside the Reno2 series, the OPPO ENCO Q1 features noise cancellation in external noise in low low-frequency environments (noise made by cars, airplanes, trains, etc.) for fewer interrupted listening sessions. A single full charge lasts up to 15 hours of music play time, 10.5 hours of communication, and 22 hours when on standby. Full charging takes 2 hours. It features Bluetooth 5 for a stronger connection with a paired with device, up to 10 meters. The Php 4,990 ENCO Q1 comes in midnight black and sunny orange.

OPPO ENCO Q1 Bluetooth earphones
OPPO ENCO Q1 Bluetooth headphones

Availability and Pre-order Freebies

You can pre-order the PHP 28,990 Reno2 and the PHP19,990 Reno2 F (to get a free Bluetooth Speaker worth P 2,499) from October 18 to 24 in OPPO concept stores, authorized dealers, and online (through Lazada, Shopee, Akulaku, Argomall, Abenson, and Memoexperess). Both models are also available via Home Credit at 0 percent interest for 6 months.

OPPO Reno2 F Square Pop up camera
OPPO Reno2 F, with a square pop up camera.

For Globe subscribers, the Reno2 will be available on Plan 1,799 online and offline with no cash out beginning October 24. If you’re on Smart, you can get the Reno2 on Smart Signature Plan M 1,499 with PHP7,5000 cash out starting November 8.

OPPO Reno2 with a shark's fin-like pop up camera
OPPO Reno2 with a shark’s fin-like pop up camera.

The OPPO Reno2 series, along with the noise-cancelling OPPO ENCO Q1 Bluetooth earphones, was launched on October 17 at Shooting Gallery Studios, Makati City.

OPPO Executives and brand ambassadors at the launch of the OPPO Reno2 series
L-R: Daniel Marsh (Globe-trotting Adventurer and OPPO Reno2 Brand Ambassador), Gabbi Garcia (Celebrity Vlogger and OPPO Reno2 Brand Ambassador), Raymond Xia (OPPO Philippines Marketing Director), James Ma (OPPO Philippines President), Zen Han (OPPO Philippines Vice President for National Sales), Chiqui Tapawan-Grageda (OPPO Philippines Brand Manager), Mikael Daez (Actor and OPPO Reno2 Brand Ambassador).

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