As expected, Oppo has taken the wraps off the latest Reno series devices, the Reno 11 smartphones.
The series comprises the Reno 11 Pro and the standard Reno 11. Of course, they’re all 5G variants.
As we had earlier noted:
“Those who are interested in the devices locally can expect to get a 32-megapixel selfie camera on the front and a headlining 50-megapixel sensor at the back with optical image stabilization (OIS) flanked by an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 112º field of view and a 32-megapixel telephoto lens to complete the tri-lens setup. Both cameras can shoot 4K video at 30 frames per second.
The Pro model is powered by a Dimensity 8200 chipset from MediaTek while the standard variant packs a Dimensity 7050 chipset from the same Taiwanese chip maker.”
Design-wise, the series gets a facelift at the back both with a new lens arrangement as well as a new cover design. When big names in the industry are shedding off their curved bodies, Oppo is keeping them around.
Both (6.7-inch) AMOLED displays have a 120Hz refresh and are HDR10+ certified, which should translate to better colour reproduction and a more immersive experience when one is watching content on apps like, say, Netflix. The Reno 11’s display maxes out at 800 nits of brightness while the Reno 11 Pro’s goes all the way up to 950 nits of brightness, something that should translate to a better viewing experience outdoors.
On the camera front both devices get a 50-megapixel main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) backed by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 32-megapixel telephoto lens. On the front of either device is a 32-megapixel camera.
One of the main differences between the two devices other than the chipset (which remains unchanged from the Reno 5G on the Reno 11 5G) is the battery and the fast charging applied. As was the case with the preceding Reno 10 series, the Pro model gets a smaller capacity battery (4,600mAh) and 80W SuperVOOC fast charging (from nothing to 45% in 10 minutes) while the standard variant makes do with 67W fast charging for its beefier 5,000mAh unit. Both phones come with chargers in the box.
Both devices eschew the traditional 3.5mm headphone jack for the USB Type-C port. One port for everything, including sound output. For those with no Bluetooth earbuds or headsets, either a 3.5mm to Type-C adaptor or accessories that plug in to the Type-C connector will be needed.
With the Reno 11 series, Oppo is offering, as standard, 12GB RAM on both devices. While that is so, technically, the memory on the Pro model should be faster than the one on the standard model (LPDDR5X vs LPDDR4x). The same goes for the devices’ internal storage which, while uniform across the board with a generous 256 gigabytes, should be faster on the Reno 11 Pro (UFS 3.1) than the standard Reno 11 (UFS 2.2).
As earlier stated, both devices arrive running ColorOS 14, the latest iteration of Oppo’s custom take on Android, this time focusing on the latest version of Android: 14. Read more about ColorOS 14 here and check to see which other Oppo devices are getting it here. Here is a detailed explainer on Android 14 and what it entails. Oppo is planning to support the Reno 11 series with software updates for a long time.
Here is a detailed look at all the specs of the Oppo Reno 11 and the 11 Pro. Compare that spec sheet with that of the Reno 10 series.
Pricing is as follows:
- Oppo Reno11 5G – Kshs 68,000
- Oppo Reno11 Pro 5G – Kshs 86,000
The devices are available for purchase in the open market from February 1st. Between now and January 31st, interested buyers can place in their pre-orders online on the Oppo website or through e-commerce platforms Jumia and Kilimall.
As usual, we recommend checking with some of our recommended merchants if you’re looking to purchase the device.
