OPPO Reno7 series to debut in India on February 4
What's the story
OPPO is gearing up to launch its Reno7 series of smartphones in India. In the latest development, MySmartPrice has claimed that the handsets will make their debut in the country on February 4. The series is expected to include Reno7 and Reno7 Pro models. They will be available for purchase from February 8 onward via Flipkart, OPPO e-store, and other partner retail outlets.
Context
Why does this story matter?
OPPO's mid-range Reno7 series has tasted some success in China and is now heading to India. Earlier, only the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro were expected to make their entrance. However, there are rumors that the Reno7 SE may debut in India as well. The company is aiming to strengthen its foothold in the country's mid-range smartphone segment with these models.
Twitter Post
India-bound Reno 7 series tipped to include 7 SE model
So Oppo is launching the Reno 7, 7 Pro 7 SE in India early next month. The series is expected to cover ₹25k-45k segment.
— Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) January 22, 2022
Incidentally Oppo is also carrying out closed testing for Find X5 series in India, we might actually see a return of Find X series sometime in March 🤞🏼.
Display
The handsets sport a punch-hole design
The OPPO Reno7 and Reno7 Pro feature a left-aligned punch-hole cut-out with slim bezels and an in-display fingerprint sensor. On the rear, they sport a rectangular came module. The Reno 7 and 7 Pro sport a 6.43-inch and 6.55-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) AMOLED screen, respectively, with a 90Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Cameras
They have a 32MP selfie camera
The OPPO Reno7 flaunts a triple rear camera arrangement including a 64MP (f/1.7) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide shooter, and a 2MP (f/2.4) macro lens. The Reno7 Pro has a similar camera system on the back except for a 50MP (f/1.8) main snapper. On the front, they feature a 32MP (f/2.4) camera for selfies and video calls.
Internals
They house a 4,500mAh battery
The OPPO Reno7 and Reno7 Pro draw juice from a Snapdragon 778G and MediaTek Dimensity 1200-MAX SoC, respectively, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. At the heart, they run on Android 11-based ColorOS 12 and pack a 4,500mAh battery with 60W and 65W fast-charging support, respectively. The phones also support Wi-Fi 6, 5G, and Bluetooth 5.2.
Information
OPPO Reno7 series: Pricing and availability
The official pricing details of the OPPO Reno7 series will be announced at the time of its launch. For reference, the vanilla Reno7 costs CNY 2,699 (around Rs. 31,700) in China.