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OPPO adds two more budget-friendly 5G smartphones

What OPPO started with the Reno 5G it’s now continuing with two affordable 5G Android phones in the Reno4 5G and Reno4 Z 5G.

By Nathan Lawrence

Editor-at-large

September 30, 2020

1 min read

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OPPO, the budget-friendly Android phone manufacturer, is on a roll of late. The smartphone manufacturer recently unveiled its new for OPPO Watch Series and OPPO Enco wireless headphones. Now it’s got a couple more 5G handsets to add to its fleet that can be in your hand sooner rather than later.

OPPO’s new Reno4 Series consists of two smartphones: the more expensive Reno4 5G ($799RRP) and the cheaper Reno4 Z 5G ($599RRP). For those unaware, OPPO’s Reno series has a reputation for unique looks and all-important tech beneath the lid. One of the real appeals, though, is the mix of a
reasonably priced Android phone with pleasantly surprising high-end features.

In the case of these new handsets, that means 5G capabilities for as low as $599. It’s not all about the 5G, though, with both Reno4 handsets also packing high-end displays, fast charging, and clever camera modes (low light photography is one of the highlighted bragging points).

Here’s a side-by-side look at the specs.

OPPO Reno4 Z and Reno4 5G specs

	OPPO Reno4 Z 5G	OPPO Reno 4 5G
Price (RRP)	$599	$799
Release date	12 October	12 October
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 800	Snapdragon 765G
Screen size	6.5-inch LTPS LCD	6.4-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution	2400x1080	2400x1080
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
System memory	8GB RAM	8GB RAM
Internal storage	128GB	128GB
Rear cameras	Quad camera 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP	Tri camera 48MP + 8MP + 2MP
Rear camera zoom	10x digital	10x digital
Rear camera video	Up to 4K @ 30fps	Up to 4K @ 30fps
Front cameras	Dual camera 16MP + 2MP	Dual camera 32MP + 2MP
Battery size	4,000mAh	4,020mAh
Charger	18W	65W (60% battery in 15 minutes)
Operating system	ColorOS 7.2 on Android Q	ColorOS 7.2 on Android Q

Neither phone supports the newest WiFi 6 wireless standard, but they both have NFC and Bluetooth 5.1 support, as well as dual SIM cards. Both front and rear cameras offer Ultra Steady Video 3.0 support for smoother still pics and video results.

They’re available for pre-order right now from a handful of participating retailers – JB Hi-Fi, MobileCiti, Bing Lee, Amazon, and Woolworths – and they’re both on sale from 12 October (also available at OfficeWorks but not for pre-order).

Written by

Nathan Lawrence

Nathan Lawrence has been banging out passionate tech and gaming words for more than 11 years. These days, you can find his work on outlets like IGN, STACK, Fandom, Red Bull and AusGamers. Nathan adores PC gaming and the proof of his first-person-shooter prowess is at the top of a Battlefield V scoreboard.