Alongside the much-awaited Pro variant, Oppo Reno 3 also made its debut at the China launch event today. It’ another piece of the puzzle for the company’s new affordable 5G phone lineup. Oppo Reno 3 is the younger sibling of the Reno 3 Pro 5G but it stands out today for being the first-ever smartphone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L 5G chipset. It not only makes 5G connectivity more accessible but also offers flagship-level features at an affordable price point.
The design and construction of the Oppo Reno 3 are similar to its Pro variant, except for some obvious differences here and there. The rear panel looks exactly the same with its hyperbolic design and eye-catching colors, but this variant is slightly thicker at 7.96mm than the Reno 3 Pro 5G.
In the camera department, Oppo Reno 3 upgrades the primary camera from a 48MP sensor to a 64MP sensor on the rear. It’s paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens that has a 115-degree FOV, a 2MP mono lens, and finally a 2MP macro lens. It supports the new Ultra Stable 2.0 video mode for smoother video capture but skimps on the telephoto capabilities offered with the Pro variant.
Oppo Reno 3 has been priced starting at 3399 yuan (around Rs. 34,600) for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The higher-end 12GB+128GB requires you to shell out 3699 yuan (around Rs 37,700) in China.
The device is already up for pre-order and will go sale starting from 31st December. You can pick from among the same 4 color variants as the Reno 3 Pro 5G, which includes the Moon night black, Sunrise Impression, Misty White, and Blue starry night.
