OPPO launched its new series, OPPO Reno8 5G and OPPO Reno8 4G last night at the Raddison Blu hotel in Upper Hill. The occasion was graced by award-winning actress, Sarah Hassan, popularly known for her screen role as Tanya and secular artist, Willy Paul among many other influential people in the media industry.
Key highlights of the phone
Powered by Dual Sony Flagship Sensors
AI-enhanced imaging features such as Ultra Night Video and Night Portrait,
Reno8 5G features a Streamlined Unibody Design
80W SUPERVOOCTM with Battery Health Engine
MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC
Upgraded Super-Conductive VC Liquid Cooling System
ColorOS 12.1
OPPO has observed its customer’s insights and made improvements based on the use, needs and behaviours of its consumers. 40% of pictures taken on the Reno series are done after 5 pm in low-light environments.
50% of videos taken on the Reno series are also taken after 5 pm, in low light environments that result in blurry pictures and loss of vivid details that hold people’s memories. Based on these insights, OPPO has improved its imaging quality to ensure that consumers have the best pictures, videos and experiences.
Two lucky attendees walked away with brand new OPPO Reno8 5G phones through a raffle ticket, and will have the utmost pleasure of being Portrait experts while enjoying these features:
OPPO Reno 8 5G features dual Sony flagship sensors that ensure consumers take bright and sharp selfies.
The IMX 709 for the front camera boosts the next generation RGBW that will capture bright, sharp well-lit selfies with its 32MP.
The IMX 766 rear camera with the aid of the All-pixel Omin Direction PDAF technology will ensure that the images have better focus, speed, accuracy and stability.
The 50 MP will ensure that more light and brightness are utilised to result in quality portraits.
These two features will improve the shooting experience in low-light environments and capture vivid details.
Portrait features
These three new features that have been incorporated into the Reno8 series will ensure that consumers have the best shooting experience.
The Ultra Night Video is automated for night shooting and will vividly capture images in low-light environments by improving colour expression and enhancing video and picture quality to produce sharp and bright selfies and videos.
The Ultra HDR video feature will enrich dark parts and prevent the overexposure of bright objects or subjects. This feature will focus on large lighting ratios.
The Night portrait feature is AI-powered to reduce noise in a RAW domain. This feature will help portrait experts to shoot clear and pure portrait images.
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AI portrait retouching
The AI portrait retouching can recognize up to 193 facial detection points. These will enable portrait experts to make movie-like portraits, given the hyper lapse, slow-motion and portrait mode features.
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Streamlined unibody design
The first of its kind, OPPO Reno8 has integrated its camera module and back cover to give it a streamlined body. This makes the phone fit easily fit in a user’s hand and prevents dust from accumulating around the camera area.
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AMOLED display
Users will enjoy the best video content on their phones because of the certifications accorded to the OPPO Reno8 series. Among these are; Netflix HD, and Amazon prime video HD.
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80W SUPERVOC flash charge
The Reno8 series has an exclusive battery health engine and can charge up to 50% in just 11 minutes. This feature ensures that consumers have a smooth experience while enjoying excellent performance and durability.
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Media Tek
The Reno8 series has a storage capacity of 8GB RAM and 256 GB ROM.
Besides, they are integrated with a special cooling effect that ensures the phone is safe when in your pocket and is rubbing against keys and under material which could diminish its efficiency.
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Privacy
The Reno8 series has a new feature that asks users for a password before shutting down. I really, this feature will help users track their phones down, in case stolen by the speediest means possible.
According to Sarah Hassan, the most appealing features of the newly launched OPPO Reno8 5G are; portrait mode, hyper-lapse and slow-motion which enable one to create movie-like portraits. She also gave the nod to the Netflix HD and Amazon Prime video HD certification, allowing users to watch quality video content.
On the other hand, Willy Paul was appealed by the memory space offered by both Reno8 and Reno8 5G. The stunning video recording capability, particularly, the automated Ultra Night Video will be essential for his concerts to ensure that his memories are vividly captured.
The OPPO Reno8 series will be available in two options; OPPO Reno8 5G in shimmer gold and shimmer black will retail at Kshs,59,999 and the OPPO Reno8 in dawnlight old and starlight black, retailing at Ksh, 42,999.
Pre-orders can be made from today, 26th October to 31st October through OPPO’s e-commerce platform or its official store owners. Customers who preorder will get an OPPO bag and water bottle for the OPPO Reno8 5G and a bag for the OPPO Reno8 4G.
The event came to a close by awarding OPPO’s strategic partners, in an effort to recognize their input in the OPPO family.
