El Oppo Reno 6 It is one of the two recent proposals of the manufacturer. A smartphone that points to the upper-middle range and that, although it does not have the hardware of the Pro model, it does have some other argument that can convince many. Still, let's talk about my experience with him and whether those strengths are enough to make up for where he isn't.
Oppo Reno 6, video analysis
The attraction of great design
Numerous devices pass through my hands and those of the rest of us who bring El Output to life, including many mobile phones. That's why, nowadays, it's difficult for anyone to surprise me so much, but I admit that Oppo Reno 6 yes it has.
In terms of design I admit that It is one of the most beautiful phones I have tried in the last few months. And I don't care that for some or even for myself it has a certain resemblance to the current Apple iPhone. It breaks with the usual aesthetics and I really like the fact of leaving behind the more rounded frames and rears.
Perhaps this straighter aesthetic, with marked angles and sober not everyone likes it, but I personally do and that is why, from day one, it is a phone that I have liked to have in my hand all the time. Sensation that was reinforced by the rear.
With a polished crystal, like frosted, in matte black, the Oppo Reno 6 powerfully attracts attention. In addition, it is much cleaner than others and avoids those dreaded fingerprints that bother those of us who always try to keep our phone as clean as possible.
For the rest, the distribution of the volume buttons, power, USB C connector, SIM tray, etc., does not break schemes and follows the usual distribution. So the Oppo Reno 6 is very good in this section. What's more, I would say that it is its main asset and reason for being attractive compared to other options on the market.
inner beauty
If the exterior design is or can be very important for many users, that other beauty, the internal one, is for everyone. Because a very aesthetic device is useless if it does not comply with what really matters.
Here Oppo offers a technical sheet that, without being one of the best, will offer a configuration capable of complying in practically all kinds of situations. But if you like, first a summary of their specs and then we go point by point evaluating:
- Mediatek Dimensity 900 processor
- 8 GB of RAM
- 128 GB storage
- 6,43″ AMOLED screen
- 4.300 mAh battery
- 2.0W SuperVOOC 65 fast charging
- 32 MP front camera
- Main camera with three sensors: 64 MP main, 8 MP wide angle and 2 MP macro
- WiFi, BT and LTE/5G connectivity
- Price 499 Euros
With all this, the experience is as follows.
A remarkable display
Oppo has decided to bet on a 6,43-inch AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution. It is a panel with a 90Hz refresh rate that allows you to enjoy a very fluid experience.
This screen has two additional details: the hole in the screen and the fingerprint reader under it. The hole for the position hardly bothers, it goes unnoticed at least for me. And about the fingerprint reader, it works well, it is in a comfortable position and together with facial recognition it allows each user to find the unlocking system that suits them best.
Regarding the image quality, both for brightness, contrast, color representation and sharpness, nothing to object to. It is a screen that performs well, like most of the current proposals and for which little can be reproached. What's more, unless you compare it with the best on the market, the experience is so good that it could be used in a high-end without a problem. And to all this we must add that the tactile response is also very good.
correct performance
A Mediatek chip, the Dimensity 900 to be exact, it is the one that Oppo has chosen to bring this smartphone to life. Here it must be said that these processors are no longer the ones that the company manufactured years ago and were intended for low ranges because they were cheap and their performance was much more restrained than those of Qualcomm.
I know that there will be those who still prefer Qualcomm chips, I prefer them myself, but I admit that in the latest devices with Mediatek processors I have had a good experience in each and every one of the sections.
Both in the use of the system and applications of all kinds and games, the equipment performs well. It is not the most powerful and this is noticeable if you compare it directly with other options, but in general you will not find any problem.
Logically, the performance is also due to the good work of Oppo with coloros. Its customization layer is well adjusted and together with a good number of options it allows you to configure the device so that the performance is optimal or even if you want, sacrifice something to have an extra battery.
Battery for a day of use without thinking about a charger
The Oppo Reno 6 integrates a 4.300 mAh battery and a 2.0W SuperVOOC 65 fast charging system. Result of such a set? Well, to begin with, you have the possibility of arriving well at the end of the day with normal use. If you abuse taking photos you will have to go through the plug, but in a matter of minutes (35 minutes from 0% to 100%) you will have the device ready again.
Of course, it does not include wireless charging and here, although it is compensated with fast charging, the convenience of being able to leave the phone on a Qi charging base is lost and it is ready for when you leave home or the office. Or even if you go to a cafe or store and they have wireless chargers on the tables for "emergency" situations.
Some cameras that are not surprising
And we come to the weakest section from my point of view of this Oppo Reno 6: the camera. It is true that for me this is an important section, it is not that I ask for super professional quality, but a minimum in usual situations.
Here I think that Oppo let go a little more and that shocks me, because on other occasions they have shown that they are capable of offering interesting devices in terms of photography. An example, the Oppo Find X3 that I myself was able to analyze, even if it was a higher range.
However, this is what it offers:
- Camera 32 MP front with a quality according to the type of camera that it is and uses that are usually given to it
- Main camera composed of three sensors: one angular 64 MP main, 8 MP wide angle and one 2MP macro. The wide angle suffers in low light and the macro is still one of those sensors that despite its usefulness does not make much sense to me.
In the tests that I have carried out with the camera, I am not saying that I have not obtained interesting photos, especially if you stop to play a bit with the multiple options that the camera offers. But for the user who is just looking to point and shoot it may not be the ideal camera.
There are situations where the HDR is not very good and in low light a noticeable drop in detail is noticeable. So you're basically stuck with the 64MP sensor if you want the best possible quality, and still have to be careful when you zoom in with cropping on the sensor because the sharpness goes down.
Original photography and after editing in Snapseed
As I said, they are correct cameras, but they do not make the device stand out in this section and it is a pity. Because with a little more ambition it could have been an even more attractive option.
A product with many aspirations
The Oppo Reno 6 cannot be denied that it is a product that aspires to a lot, but only those aspirations remain. Because to compete with the rest of the proposals, it is not enough to offer one of the most beautiful designs that I have seen lately.
It is necessary that the user experience in general be at the same level and that does not happen at all. It is true that its processor, screen, battery and fluidity of the system do not cause problems. They will not be the best, but they do meet what you can expect from a product in this range.
However, the issue of cameras falls off. It's not that you can't take good pictures, but you're going to have to invest extra time to get them, things that aren't hard with other models. So there is the key, what interests you more?
If you are looking for design, the truth is that the 499 Euros that costs could be half justified. But if you are interested in other sections such as photography, then you will feel that what it offers is not what you expect to obtain after paying that amount for it.
View offer on AmazonWith proposals such as the OnePlus Word 2, the realme GT Master Edition or the recent Xiaomi 11T among many others, it will be difficult. Because these offer better cameras for the same or similar price and cost less. Although other aspects should be considered.