Overall, this might be the end of the review, but since the format requires a bit more detailed argument, let’s get started.
What makes the OPPO Reno8 T stand out in terms of design is the glossy leather-look back panel. In addition, the case not only looks like haberdashery, but also feels to the touch. Every time you take the device in your hand, you feel a pleasant flexible “skin” touch, and not the lifeless cold of plastic, glass or metal.
An elegant relief imitation is applied around the camera block. Does not include cover. But, if there were police against aesthetic crimes, a squad would immediately come out for trying to put such a beauty on a case.
Together, the effect is such that, looking at the OPPO Reno8 T, I want to frantically dress up Ivan Vasilievich from the Soviet comedy of the same name and slurred: “What a beauty, what nonsense!”
There are, of course, nuances. Firstly, it is not known how the material will behave at a long distance: no one is immune from the fact that in a year and a half the surface will not look like an old shabby sofa with visible cracks and wear. Secondly, all the above enthusiast epithets refer only to the orange version, which came to us for testing. The black version against this background looks like another dull dark remnant, of which there are thousands.
The second main feature is the 100MP portrait camera. In technical terms, such a matrix size at that time, when even 200-megapixel sensors are inserted into secondary flagships, it is already difficult to surprise anyone.
The peculiarity of the camera is as follows: in order to use the potential of 100 megapixels, you must first set the special Extra HD mode in the application, then carry out the shooting process with straight arms and without shaking, and even better – using a tripod. and lighting. One gets the impression that in 100-megapixel mode most image enhancement algorithms are turned off, and paradoxically, in auto mode with a lower frame resolution, some photos are even better as a result.
As in Reno7, the novelty has a “microscope” mode, but again it’s more about wasting time – an ordinary user will use this function several times during the entire period of operation, no more.
Separately, it is worth paying attention to shooting video. The highest possible quality is 1080p at 30 fps… And this is darkness, horror and misfortune for 2023 in this price segment.
What about the “iron”? Everything is within the limits of decency: a “cold” and well-proven Helio G99 chipset from MediaTek and a memory configuration of 8/128 GB. Genshin Impact, which has become a modern yardstick for performance, runs and runs on low settings at +/-30 FPS by default. At maximum graphics, the frame rate periodically drops to an uncomfortable 15-17 FPS.
The fingerprint sensor is hidden under the screen, it is slow and out of 10 times 1-2 it can malfunction.
The screen itself has a diagonal of 6.43 inches, an AMOLED matrix with a maximum refresh rate of 90 Hz and a resolution of FHD+ (2400×1080).
The device also has NFC and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device is equipped with 33W fast charging which, on average, fully charges a 5000 mAh battery in one hour.
The total cost of OPPO Reno8 T is 25990 rubles. Based on this price, two conclusions can be drawn.
The first conclusion: for this money you will get a device with an amazing appearance – a stylish and modern smartphone that will attract the attention of others and delight your ego. If you are looking for something like this, drop everything and run to the store until it is fixed.
The second conclusion: in terms of price ratio and “specifications” the device turned out to be very so-so. Just for comparison: Infinix NOTE 12 PRO runs on the same Helio G99 processor, equivalent 108 MP camera, same amount of RAM, twice as much file storage – 256 GB, but at the same time costs an order of magnitude cheaper.
Therefore, when choosing, decide what you want more – an extraordinary appearance or “iron” capabilities.
