OPPO Reno4 Pro review: Great design, display and battery, but expensive

 

The OPPO Reno4 Pro recently made its global debut from India. Priced at Rs 34,990, the smartphone is a midrange offering with features inspired by the company’s premium offerings. These include OPPO’s 3D borderless sense screen — that is just a fancy name for side-curved screen — and 65W fast-charging capability. Besides, the phone has a distinct design and 3.5mm audio out port, a combination that most other smartphones in the midrange segment lack.

Overall, the OPPO Reno4 Pro seems to be an all-rounder with something in store for everyone. But is it good enough to justify its premium midrange pricing? Let’s find out:

OPPO Reno4 Pro: Design

The OPPO Reno4 Pro has a thin (7.7mm), compact and lightweight (161g) construction with ergonomics that feel natural to hold and comfortable to operate. The phone’s front is dominated by a side-curved screen with a punch-hole for front camera — that is the only distraction on an otherwise seamless front profile. The phone’s back boasts a gradient design, which looks dazzling, especially in the starry night colour variant (the unit we reviewed). Made of plastic, the back cover is susceptible to scratches. However, its matte texture hides these scratches and also improves the phone’s in-hand grip. Like the back, the phone’s frame is also made of plastic and it has a glossy paint covering it, which may wither away after prolonged usage. Read More