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Oppo recently launched the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom in India at an event for a starting price of Rs 39,999. The device has a signature shark-fin pop-up camera giving it an extremely bezel-less front. The device has been made available in European and China markets as well back in April.
The device, as the name suggests, offers 10X optical loss-less zoom capabilities , which was a feature that Oppo had revealed at MWC 2019. This puts it ahead of the Huawei P30 Pro (Review) and OnePlus 7 Pro (Review) , which offer 5X and 3X optical zoom respectively. Apart from that, the device gets all the flagship specs you can imagine in this day and age, including a Snapdragon 855 SoC, up to 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.
In its price range, the device is expected to compete with a lot of newcomers which include the OnePlus 7, Black Shark 2 and the Asus ZenFone 6 . Let’s see how the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom compares with these devices in this spec battle. Mind you, this is just a comparison based on the devices’ specifications on the sheet and a full review will reveal how good the device actually is.
| Smartphone | Oppo Reno 10X Zoom | Black Shark 2 | OnePlus 7 | Asus Zenfone 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size (inch) | 6.6 | 6.39 | 6.41 | 6.4 |
| Resolution (pixels) | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 387 | 403 | 403 | 403 |
| Display Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | Optic AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Dimensions(mm) | 162 x 77.2 x 9.3 | 163.6 x 75 x 8.8 | 157.7 x 74.8 x 8.2 | 159.1 x 75.4 x 9.2 |
| Weight (gm) | 210 | 205 | 206 | 190 |
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity Types | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU Cores | Octa-core | Octa-core | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x 1.80 GHz Kryo 485 | 1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x 1.80 GHz Kryo 485 | 1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x 1.80 GHz Kryo 485 | 1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x 2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x 1.78 GHz Kryo 485 |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 640 | Adreno 640 | Adreno 640 |
| RAM | 6,8 GB | 6,8 GB | 6,8 GB | 6, 8 GB |
| Ruggedness | — | Splashproof | Splashproof | — |
| On-Board Memory | 128, 256 GB | 128, 256 GB | 128, 256 GB | 128, 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, up to 256 GB | No | No | Yes, up to 1 TB |
| Sensors | In-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | In-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | In-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Primary Camera | 48 MP, f/1.7 + 13 MP, f/3.0 + 8 MP, f/2.2 | 48 MP, f/1.8 + 12 MP, f/2.2 | 48 MP, f/1.6 (primary) + 8 MP, f/2.4 (telephoto) | 48 MP, f/1.8 (wide, primary) + 13 MP, f/2.4 (ultrawide) |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Camera Array | Triple Camera | Dual-camera | Dual-camera | Dual Camera |
| Autofocus System | PDAF | PDAF | PDAF | PDAF |
| Secondary Camera | Motorised pop-up 16 MP, f/2.0 | 20 MP, f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.0 | Motorized flip-up main camera module |
| Video Capture | 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps | 1080p@30fps | 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS | 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS (except @240/480fps) |
| Flash | Dual-LED | LED flash | Dual-LED | Dual-LED |
| OS Version | Android 9.0 | Android 9.0 | Android 9.0 | Android 9.0 |
| AI (Smart Assistant) | Google Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | No | No | No |
| Fingerprint Scanner | Yes, In-display | Yes, In-display | Yes, In-display | Yes, Rear mounted |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | No | No | Yes, FM Radio |
| USB Type | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C 1.0 reversible connector |
| USB Standard | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 | USB v2.0 |
| Battery (mAh) | 4,065 mAh | 4,000 | “>4,000 | “>5,000 |
| Fast charging | Yes, fast battery charging 20W | Yes, fast battery charging 27W | Yes, fast charging 20 W | Yes, QuickCharge 4.0 + 10 W Reverse Charging |
| Colours | Ocean Green, Jet Black | Black, Silver, Blue | Mirror Grey, Almond, Nebula Blue | Midnight Black, Twilight Silver |
| Prices in India | Starts at Rs 39,990 | Starts at Rs 39,990 | Starts at Rs 32,999 | TBD |
Conclusion
The Oppo Reno’s 10X optical zoom looks to be the standout feature on paper. The triple-camera setup helps as well since the rest of the devices have just a dual-camera setup. Internally all phones look to be processing powerhouses, with very little separating them. The Reno 10X Zoom’s price tag will be a defining factor for the phone and we will delve into more finer details of the device in our detailed review.
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