Home Telecoms Mobile Check out what’s new in OPPO’s Reno8 T 5G The Reno series will be available from February 28 across the region by Divsha Bhat February 22, 2023 OPPO has announced the launch of its new Reno series – the Reno8 T 5G, across the GCC region. In addition, the brand has also launched wireless earbuds, OPPO Enco Air3. Featuring a dual micro-curved design, the Reno8 T 5G has a 120Hz 3D curved screen and 3D back cover. The smartphone also introduces an Ultra-Clear Imaging System backed by a 108MP portrait camera. Together with upgraded 67W SuperVOOC charging, a 4,800mAh large battery, the Battery Health Engine, ColorOS 13, and more, the Reno8 T 5G delivers a leap in user experience. Camera capabilities The Reno8 T 5G implements OPPO’s first 108MP portrait camera. It also features an exclusive 40x Microlens and a 2MP depth camera together with a 32MP selfie camera. With up to 40 times magnification, the Microlens offers exceptional detail for users when exploring the microscopic world beyond the naked eye. Furthermore, it provides a range of portrait features, including Selfie HDR, Bokeh Flare Portrait, dual-view video and more, each of which empower users to capture professional-quality photos that express their own style and creativity. Design and display The Reno8 T 5G features a 120Hz 3D curved screen and 3D back cover. The 6.7-inch large AMOLED display’s 93 per cent screen-to-body ratio and 2.32 mm lower bezel also ensure more user immersion when engaging with any content. With a 120Hz refresh rate, the screen is smooth and responsive. The one billion colour display and FHD+ resolution deliver ultra-realistic colours and extra-clear details, while AI Adaptive Eye Protection System maintains users’ eye health. The phone is available in two colour finishes — Sunrise Gold and Midnight Black — both of which use OPPO’s Glow process. Weighing just 171g and measuring about 7.7 mm in thickness, the smartphone provides a lightweight user experience. Performance Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Mobile Platform, the Reno8 T 5G delivers efficient 5G performance for everyday use and comes equipped with dual stereo speakers and 200 per cent ultra volume mode for surround sound with enhanced quality and volume. The smartphone is equipped with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage, and supports up to 1TB SD card expansion. Up to 8GB of additional virtual RAM can also be added using OPPO’s RAM Expansion function. The mobile can be charged to 100 per cent in 44 minutes using 67W charger. After a full charge, the 4,800mAh large battery can provide up to 389 hours of standby. Additionally, OPPO’s self-developed Battery Health Engine can extend the Reno8 T 5G’s battery lifespan to up to 1,600 charging cycles, twice the industry average of 800 charging cycles. Smart experience with ColorOS 13 Preinstalled with the latest ColorOS 13, the Reno8 T 5G delivers a smart and secure Android experience. Users can now control Spotify through the Always-On Display without having to unlock the phone. When it comes to privacy, 5-Grade Access Control with a set of easy-to-use features gives users clear control over privacy permissions on the smartphone. Auto Pixelate can recognise and blur usernames and avatars in chat screenshots with just one tap, and the upgraded private safe also provides a higher level of security for password-protected data. Enco Air3 Launching alongside the Reno8 T series is the OPPO Enco Air3, a pair of wireless audio earbuds with an attractive design, great value, and spectacular specs for audiovisual entertainment. The first earbuds in their price range to include a HiFi5 DSP module, OPPO Enco Air3 don‘t just deliver a longer battery and better sound quality than its predecessors, it also handles OPPO Alive Audio processing in the earbuds themselves, for a more immersive, three-dimensional listening experience. Equipped with amazing imaging system and the pinnacle of design and performance, the #OPPOReno8T 5G is available for pre-order now. ? RT if you’re excited! — OPPO Arabia (@OPPOArabia) February 22, 2023 The Enco Air3 also boast a design aesthetic inspired by jewels, 25 hours of battery life, and noise cancellation for phone calls. Beyond audio, OPPO Enco Air3 adopts the newest-generation Bluetooth 5.3 low-latency transmission, and supports Double-tap to Control Camera, and Dual device seamless switching where users can connect the earbuds to two devices at the same time and easily switch between them without manually changing device settings. OPPO Reno8 T Packing an unprecedented 100MP main camera, a 32MP front camera and a 40-times magnification Microlens in the Fiberglass-Leather Design, the OPPO Reno8 T is equipped with an updated Orbit Light that provides different notification settings that can be personalised with your own choice of colour. Exclusive pre-launch briefing At an exclusive pre-media briefing, OPPO explained how it is making technology that empowers people, particularly the youth, who are its primary target population. “The main motivation behind OPPO is to cater to people with technology and to make this technology useful to people to improve their lives,” said Lucy Aziz, senior PR and communication manager at OPPO GCC. Talking about the MENA region in specific Aziz said: “Having entered this region in 2015, we are currently ranked fourth in the GCC and fourth in the MENA region. We are always among the top two in Egypt, which is the largest market in this region by volume.” “As such, we believe that this region is a very important part especially Dubai, which is emerging as a major hub for the Middle East as well as for the world. In terms of innovation, talent and as a market, this region is believed to have great potential. We will always listen to our consumers, see what they really need and always strive to be the best version of ourselves and meet their expectations.” Availability The Reno8 T series and OPPO Enco Air3 will be available from February 28 across the region. The Reno8 T 5G will be priced at Dhs1,499, the Reno8 T will be priced at Dhs1,099, and the OPPO Enco Air3 will be priced at Dhs199. Consumers who pre-order the Reno8T 5G will receive a complementary 12-month extended warranty as well as the OPPO Enco Buds2. 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