A phone caught between two impulses: style and speed.
Oppo redesigned the Reno 7 Pro with a flat display, laser-etched glass back, and notification LED strip, while adding stereo speakers and improved camera sensors. The phone delivers solid battery life (22+ hours in video tests), fast 65W charging, and smooth performance with the Dimensity 1200-Max SoC, priced at Rs. 39,999.
- Priced at Rs. 39,999 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage
- Flat AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and laser-etched glass back
- Battery lasts 22+ hours in video tests; 65W charging reaches full in under an hour
- Dimensity 1200-Max processor with no meaningful performance gains over standard version
- 4K video capped at 30fps; 60fps requires dropping to 1080p
The Oppo Reno 7 Pro offers improved design, stereo speakers, and upgraded cameras at a lower price than its predecessor, but faces stiff competition from feature-rich rivals in the flagship segment.
Oppo's Reno line has anchored the company's flagship ambitions in India for years now, ever since the Find series faded from view. The formula has been reliable: slim phones with curved screens and charging speeds that make rivals look sluggish. The new Reno 7 Pro keeps that charging promise intact—65W SuperVOOC will take you from empty to full in under an hour—but Oppo has decided to rethink almost everything else about how the phone looks and feels.
The redesign is the first thing you notice. Gone is the curved display that defined earlier Pro models; in its place sits a flat AMOLED screen with minimal bezels and a small hole-punch cutout. The aluminum frame is now flattened too, a choice borrowed from last year's standard Reno 6. The back tells a different story. Oppo used a laser process to etch hundreds of diagonal micro-lines into the glass, creating a finish that catches light at certain angles and resists fingerprints far better than the glossy panels of old. Around the camera module sits a notification LED strip that glows when messages arrive or the phone charges—a small flourish that adds personality without letting you customize its color. The phone weighs just 180 grams and measures 7.45 millimeters thin, making it genuinely pleasant to hold. Oppo bundles a 65W charger, a protective case, USB cable, and SIM tool, which feels generous in a market where many flagships arrive nearly naked.
Under the hood sits MediaTek's Dimensity 1200-Max, a processor that's essentially a standard Dimensity 1200 with two custom tweaks: AI Deblur for selfies and AI-PQ, which attempts to inject HDR-like qualities into regular video. Neither optimization delivers measurable performance gains in everyday tasks. The phone ships with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage—a single configuration priced at Rs. 39,999, which undercuts what the Reno 6 Pro cost at launch. The 4,500mAh battery proved resilient in testing, running nearly 22 hours in video loop tests and easily lasting a day and a half with moderate use. The display itself is a 6.5-inch AMOLED panel with full-HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and 180Hz touch sampling, protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It's a solid screen, but in a market where 120Hz has become standard at this price point, the 90Hz ceiling feels conservative.
The camera system received meaningful upgrades. The front-facing sensor is now a Sony IMX709 with RGBW pixel layout for improved light sensitivity and DOL-HDR support, though it lacks autofocus and maxes out at 1080p video. The main rear camera switched to a Sony IMX766 sensor—the same one OnePlus used in the 9RT—but Oppo omitted optical image stabilization, a notable gap at this price. An 8-megapixel ultra-wide and 2-megapixel macro round out the setup. In daylight, the main camera captured detailed shots with decent color reproduction, though it sometimes struggled with exposure in extreme contrast situations. The ultra-wide handled harsh light better but sacrificed sharpness. Low-light performance was stronger; close-ups stayed sharp and colors held up even with minimal ambient light. Selfies were impressive once beauty filters were disabled, delivering accurate skin tones and fine detail. Video recording, however, remains a weak point. The main camera shoots 4K only at 30fps; 60fps requires dropping to 1080p. Enable any AI effects or switch to the ultra-wide, and resolution caps at 1080p. Daylight 4K video was merely average, with good stabilization but frequent overexposure in bright areas. Low-light footage turned grainy and jittery, especially with AI processing active.
The Reno 7 Pro runs ColorOS 12 atop Android 11—a disappointment given that many competitors shipped with Android 12 at launch. The software includes the usual suite of Oppo shortcuts, gestures, and preinstalled third-party apps, most of which can be removed. A new Omoji feature lets you create digital avatars for your profile and always-on display, though its utility is narrow. Performance in daily use was smooth; the phone handled demanding games like PUBG: New State without stuttering, though the metal frame and back grew warm after extended gaming sessions. The in-display fingerprint sensor and face recognition both worked reliably. In AnTuTu benchmarks, the Reno 7 Pro scored 628,794 points—respectable but nowhere near Snapdragon 888 territory.
What emerges is a phone caught between two impulses. Oppo clearly invested in design and charging speed, and those bets paid off. The flat display, laser-etched back, stereo speakers, and notification LED create a device that feels considered and distinctive. Battery endurance is genuinely impressive. But the processor is last year's silicon with minor tweaks, the display refresh rate lags what competitors offer, and video recording remains frustratingly limited. The phone lacks waterproofing and wireless charging—features that would have genuinely set it apart. At Rs. 39,999, it's cheaper than its predecessor, but the market has moved on. Samsung's Galaxy S20 FE 5G, OnePlus 9RT, Realme GT, and Xiaomi 11T Pro all deliver more powerful processors, higher refresh rates, and in some cases, telephoto cameras. The Reno 7 Pro wins on style and charging speed, but if raw capability matters to you, the competition offers better value. For those who prioritize distinctive design and camera quirks over sheer performance, it's a solid choice—just not the obvious one.
Citações Notáveis
The flat display, stereo speakers, and improved camera sensors are all welcome changes, but the display and processor upgrades feel incremental.— Reviewer assessment
If fashionable looks and quirky camera features trump sheer performance for you, then you should be happy with the Reno 7 Pro.— Review conclusion
A Conversa do Hearth Outra perspectiva sobre a história
Why redesign the display from curved to flat when curved screens have been the Reno signature?
It's a practical choice, actually. Flat displays are easier to type on and swipe across without your thumb catching the edge. Oppo borrowed the idea from the standard Reno 6, and it works. Some people prefer it.
The processor is a Dimensity 1200 with two custom tweaks. Does that feel like a real upgrade from the Reno 6 Pro?
Not really. The tweaks—AI Deblur and AI-PQ—are software features, not performance gains. In benchmarks and everyday use, it's business as usual. You're not getting faster processing; you're getting camera tricks.
The video recording seems to be the real problem. Why cap 4K at 30fps?
It's a limitation that shouldn't exist at this price. You can shoot 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps, but not both. And if you use any AI effects or the ultra-wide camera, you're stuck at 1080p. For a phone that costs Rs. 39,999, that's restrictive.
But the battery life is genuinely strong.
It is. Twenty-two hours in video tests is excellent, and real-world usage easily stretches to a day and a half. The 65W charging is also genuinely fast—under an hour from zero to full. Those are real wins.
So who should buy this phone?
Someone who cares about how a phone looks and feels, and who wants fast charging and solid battery life. If you're into camera filters and social media features, the Oppo software is fun. But if you want the most powerful processor or the highest refresh rate for your money, look elsewhere.
Is it better than the Reno 6 Pro?
Yes, and the lower price helps. But that doesn't mean it's the best choice in the market right now. It's a good phone that makes some smart choices and some conservative ones.