Oppo Reno 8 5G Unboxing Review (2022 November)

Unboxing the Oppo Reno 8 5G, a mid-range smartphone with lesser camera tech and specs vs the Pro model. Still, you’ll save almost £200 in the UK on the Oppo Reno 8 5G compared with the Pro, and still get respectable gaming performance, that feature-packed ColorOS experience etc. It's a rival for the Pixel 6a, Realme 9 Pro Plus and more!

For the optics, you once again have a Sony IMX766 camera sensor, but no Marisilicon this time around. So while the Reno 8 5G can capably shoot everyday shenanigans, night photography (and video) isn’t as hot. The Pixel 6a is certainly a stronger mid-range smartphone in that respect.

Gaming on Genshin Impact is fun on the Oppo Reno 8 5G, with gamer modes and features to help you cruise to victory. Battery life seems respectable and you have 80W wired charging to power back up again in a jiffy.

ColorOS also adds a lot of extra juice to Android, as well as an unfortunate amount of crapware. But overall I liked the Oppo Reno 8 5G, even if the Pro is a more satisfying experience and the Pixel 6a and Nothing Phone offer a more rounded smartphone overall.

Oppo Reno 8 5G Unboxing Chapters:
0:00 - Skip this bit
0:53 - What’s in the box?
1:16 - Design
2:28 - ColorOS & features
5:11 - Display & audio
7:15 - Performance & gaming
8:50 - Battery life
9:29 - Cameras
12:11 - Byyyeeeee