Oppo Reno6 5G in review: High-quality mid-range smartphone
The price range of Oppo smartphones goes from under 300 Euros (~$348) for the A74 5G up to over 1,000 Euro (~$1160) for the Find X3 Pro. Our current test device, the Oppo Reno6 5G, is in the upper mid-range with a price of approximately 500 Euros (~$580).
For this price, it is equipped with a current Mediatek Dimensity 9008 GB RAM and a 128 GB internal storage. Added to that is an ARM Mali-G68 MP4 for the display of image content.
Possible competitors in comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Drive | Size | Resolution | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83.8 % v7 (old) | 10 / 2021 | Oppo Reno6 5G Dimensity 900, Mali-G68 MP4 | 182 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.43" | 2400x1080 | |
| 82.2 % v7 (old) | 05 / 2021 | Samsung Galaxy A72 SD 720G, Adreno 618 | 203 g | 128 GB UFS 2.0 Flash | 6.70" | 2400x1080 | |
| 85.1 % v7 (old) | 08 / 2021 | OnePlus Nord 2 5G Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9 | 189 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.43" | 2400x1080 | |
| 83.4 % v7 (old) | 07 / 2021 | Sony Xperia 10 III SD 690 5G, Adreno 619L | 169 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.00" | 2520x1080 | |
| 85.9 % v7 (old) | 07 / 2021 | Realme GT 5G SD 888 5G, Adreno 660 | 186 g | 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.43" | 2400x1080 |
Case - No IP certification
Oppo calls the exterior of the Reno6 5G a retro design, but we are strongly reminded of Apple's current iPhones. The smartphone has a metal frame and a glass back that is insensitive to fingerprints due to a matte finish. The available colors are Arctic Blue and Stellar Black.
With a weight of 182 g (~6.4 oz), the Oppo Reno6 is one of the lighter smartphones in our test field, and the dimensions are also slightly smaller than those of the comparable competition.
Features - DualSIM phone from Oppo
Besides the aforementioned hardware, the Reno6 5G also offers a DualSIM slot. Both slots support VoWLAN and VoLTE, but memory expansion via SD card is not possible.
The USB-C port can transfer data with the USB 2.0 standard. DRM Widevine L1 is supported and the Camera2 API is available with Level 3. A jack and a notification LED have been omitted.
Software - With ColorOS 11.3
The Reno6 5G runs an Android-11 system with Oppo's own ColorOS 11.3 interface. It strongly resembles a pure Android and only has a different structure of the settings menu. There are also some apps from the manufacturer, for example for photos and the file manager.
Installed third-party apps can only be partially uninstalled. For example, Twitter and Facebook can be removed without problems, but Netflix can only be deactivated.
Communication and GNSS - Fast and accurate GPS
The Oppo Reno6 5G can establish mobile connections in GSM, 3G, LTE and 5G networks. With LTE Cat. 18/13, up to 1200 MBit/s downstream and up to 150 MBit/s upstream are possible.
NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6 are also available. The latter enables good transmission speeds of 938 MBit/s and 810 MBit/s for data reception in combination with our reference router Netgear Nighthawk AX12.
| Networking | |
| iperf3 transmit AX12 | |
| Realme GT 5G | |
| Oppo Reno6 5G | |
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G | |
| Sony Xperia 10 III | |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
| iperf3 receive AX12 | |
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G | |
| Realme GT 5G | |
| Oppo Reno6 5G | |
| Sony Xperia 10 III | |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
Oppo's smartphone can determine its location using GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo and QZSS. We achieved an accuracy of up to two meters (~6.6 feet) outdoors in the "GPS Test" app.
On our obligatory bike ride, the Reno6 5G shows a slightly higher accuracy than our reference device, the Garmin Edge 500.
Phone features and voice quality - Clear connection with the Reno6 5G
The Oppo Reno6's telephony app allows a direct view of saved favorites and enables the display of a numeric keypad. Two additional tabs list calls made and contacts saved. The Android smartphone delivers a high volume during calls and participants are transmitted clearly and understandably on both sides.
Cameras - Beautiful colors and many details
Oppo installs a 32 MP front-facing camera with an 85° field of view and fixed focus in the Reno6 5G. Portrait pictures taken with it show many details and quite natural colors. Object transitions are clearly delineated. The camera equipment on the back consists of a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2 MP macro sensor. Close-ups are very detailed with 64 MP. Our test photography shows strong colors and many very well separated contents. Panoramic motifs also show a lot of details and strong colors.
Pictures taken with the ultra-wide-angle lens also show strong colors, but also a slight graininess. Lens edges are also slightly out of focus. Since there is no optical zoom, content can only be zoomed in via software. A lot of details are lost and we see somewhat muddy surfaces as well as blurred objects. Our test subject can be recognized in low-light conditions, but the colors are too dark and the graininess is a bit more visible. The image quality can be adjusted via various color modes as well as via a Pro mode.
Video recordings show a similar picture quality as our sample photographs, whereby extensive adjustments are possible via a so-called movie mode. The available resolutions include 4K at 30 fps and 1080p as well as 720p at 60 or 30 fps each.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
Close-upPanoramaUltra-wide-angleZoom (5x)Low Light
Accessories and warranty - With protective cover included
Besides the phone itself, the Reno6 5G comes with a quick charger with a matching USB-C cable, a SIM needle, a stereo headset, and a protective silicone case.
Oppo also grants a warranty period of 24 months.
Input devices & operation - Fast fingerprint reader
Oppo uses Google's GBoard as the standard keyboard for text input. The touchscreen responds very well to touches, and even extensive drag-and-drop movements are possible without problems thanks to the smooth surface.
Both face recognition and an optical in-screen fingerprint sensor are available for unlocking the smartphone. The latter worked very reliably during our test period.
Display - Bright AMOLED panel
The screen of the Oppo Reno6 5G consists of a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. The maximum brightness is 410 cd/m² without an active ambient light sensor. We achieve an average of 593 cd/m² with the sensor enabled. In the APL50 test, the luminosity increases to 768 cd/m. The lowest adjustable brightness is 2.07 cd/m².
For the brightness control, starting at a level of below 37 percent PWM is used in a range between 173.6 and 362.2 Hz. Above that, we only measure the refresh rate of 90 Hz.
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Brightness Distribution: 98 %
Center on Battery: 588 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.6 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.9
ΔE Greyscale 3.3 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
100% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.19
| Oppo Reno6 5G AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.4" | Samsung Galaxy A72 Super AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.7" | OnePlus Nord 2 5G AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.4" | Sony Xperia 10 III OLED, 2520x1080, 6" | Realme GT 5G Super AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.4" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | -12% | -10% | 27% | 25% | |
| Brightness middle | 588 | 730 24% | 594 1% | 536 -9% | 605 3% |
| Brightness | 593 | 734 24% | 594 0% | 540 -9% | 606 2% |
| Brightness Distribution | 98 | 97 -1% | 99 1% | 97 -1% | 97 -1% |
| Black Level * | |||||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.6 | 3.2 -23% | 2.74 -5% | 1.1 58% | 1.3 50% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 4.7 | 8.8 -87% | 6 -28% | 1.9 60% | 3.1 34% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 3.3 | 3.5 -6% | 4.2 -27% | 1.3 61% | 1.3 61% |
| Gamma | 2.19 100% | 2.05 107% | 2.278 97% | 2.27 97% | 2.25 98% |
| CCT | 6573 99% | 6605 98% | 7322 89% | 6494 100% | 6372 102% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 90 Hz | ≤ 100 % brightness setting |   |
The display backlight flickers at 90 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 100 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting. The frequency of 90 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8684 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Our measurements confirm that the Oppo Reno6 5G has a relatively low deviation in color reproduction, which puts the Android phone in the middle of our test field.
The color reproduction can be adjusted in the settings menu, where the color temperature and the color profile can be adjusted and HDR can be enabled, among other things.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1.6 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1.6 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 11 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.9 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 3.6 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 2 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1.6 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 10 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.8 ms). | ||
The Oppo Reno6 5G can be used well outdoors as long as direct sunlight is avoided. Furthermore, annoying reflections can occur at the wrong viewing angles.
The AMOLED panel of the Reno6 is very viewing-angle stable. Thus, image content can be viewed even from flat angles without being distorted or displayed with distorted colors.
Performance - Oppo Reno6 5G offers mid-range performance
Oppo installs a Mediatek Dimensity 900 in the Reno6 5G, which is supported by 8 GB of working memory. Thus, a current mid-range SoC is used that is suitable for various everyday tasks. The direct predecessor is the Mediatek Dimensity 800U, which performed a bit better in our tests. The Dimensity 900 also places itself slightly ahead of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G.
In most benchmarks, the Android smartphone can secure a place in the middle of our test field, whereby it is often outperformed by the OnePlus Nord 2 5G and the realme GT 5G.
| GFXBench 3.1 | |
| on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen (sort by value) | |
| Oppo Reno6 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G | |
| Sony Xperia 10 III | |
| Realme GT 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 900 (34 - 37, n=6) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (3.7 - 166, n=178, last 2 years) | |
| 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| Oppo Reno6 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G | |
| Sony Xperia 10 III | |
| Realme GT 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 900 (35 - 42, n=6) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (8.3 - 365, n=178, last 2 years) | |
| AnTuTu v8 - Total Score (sort by value) | |
| Oppo Reno6 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G | |
| Sony Xperia 10 III | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 900 (362407 - 367407, n=2) | |
| VRMark - Amber Room (sort by value) | |
| Oppo Reno6 5G | |
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G | |
| Sony Xperia 10 III | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 900 () | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2523 - 10071, n=6, last 2 years) | |
| AImark - Score v2.x (sort by value) | |
| Oppo Reno6 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G | |
| Sony Xperia 10 III | |
| Realme GT 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 900 (40983 - 42107, n=4) | |
A similar picture emerges in the browser benchmarks as in the system performance tests. Here, too, the Reno6 5G achieves a solid place in the midfield, with a tendency towards the upper range. The Oppo phone can even lead our test field in Mozilla Kraken 1.1.
In everyday use, these rates are expressed by smoothly scrolling websites and swiftly loading media content.
| Jetstream 2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 387, n=172, last 2 years) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 900 (50.5 - 77.5, n=4) | |
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G (Chrome 92) | |
| Oppo Reno6 5G (Chrome 93) | |
| Sony Xperia 10 III (Chrome 91) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (Chrome 90.0.4430.91) | |
| JetStream 1.1 - Total Score | |
| Realme GT 5G (Chrome 91) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 900 (105.7 - 112.4, n=2) | |
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G (Chrome 92) | |
| Oppo Reno6 5G (Chrome 93) | |
| Sony Xperia 10 III (Chrome 91) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (Chrome 90.0.4430.91) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| Average of class Smartphone (15.2 - 569, n=154, last 2 years) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 900 (49.5 - 55.1, n=4) | |
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G (Chome 92) | |
| Oppo Reno6 5G (Chrome 93) | |
| Sony Xperia 10 III (Chrome 91) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (Chrome 90.0.4430.91) | |
| WebXPRT 3 - Overall | |
| Average of class Smartphone (38 - 347, n=82, last 2 years) | |
| Realme GT 5G (Chrome 91) | |
| Sony Xperia 10 III (Chrome 91) | |
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G (Chrome 92) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 900 (65 - 71, n=4) | |
| Oppo Reno6 5G (Chrome 93) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (Chrome 90.0.4430.91) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 100368, n=213, last 2 years) | |
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G (Chrome 92) | |
| Oppo Reno6 5G (Chrome 93) | |
| Realme GT 5G (Chrome 91) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 900 (2800 - 30485, n=6) | |
| Sony Xperia 10 III | |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (Chrome 90.0.4430.91) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 900 (1658 - 28190, n=5) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (Chrome 90.0.4430.91) | |
| Sony Xperia 10 III (Chrome 91) | |
| Realme GT 5G (Chrome 91) | |
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G (Chrome 92) | |
| Oppo Reno6 5G (Chrome 93) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (277 - 28190, n=170, last 2 years) | |
* ... smaller is better
A 128 GB UFS 2.1 storage is available in the Reno6 5G for installing apps and saving your own data. It achieves a good result in the middle of our test field in our benchmark.
| Oppo Reno6 5G | Samsung Galaxy A72 | OnePlus Nord 2 5G | Sony Xperia 10 III | Realme GT 5G | Average 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | -53% | 40% | -24% | 4% | -40% | 63% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 988 | 490.8 -50% | 1827 85% | 840 -15% | 1587 61% | 760 ? -23% | 1883 ? 91% |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 707 | 260 -63% | 1256 78% | 400.8 -43% | 575 -19% | 297 ? -58% | 1476 ? 109% |
| Random Read 4KB | 230.3 | 119.2 -48% | 223.7 -3% | 172.3 -25% | 198.7 -14% | 152.9 ? -34% | 278 ? 21% |
| Random Write 4KB | 237 | 114.7 -52% | 239 1% | 210.7 -11% | 208.4 -12% | 131.6 ? -44% | 311 ? 31% |
Games - For medium gaming demands
For the display of image content, the Oppo Reno6 5G is equipped with an ARM Mali-G68 MP4. It is also suitable for gaming, although the games we tested with Gamebench occasionaly dropped the frame rate, especially in high detail settings. The games themselves could be controlled without problems via the touchscreen.
Emissions - Handwarm Android-Smartphone
Temperature
In our test, Oppo's phone heated up to 42.7 °C (~109 °F) under heavy load. However, the temperatures were lower in daily use and also during games, which is why the phone did not get too hot at any time.
Both the demanding endurance stress tests from GFXBench and the 3DMark Wildlife stress tests show that the Oppo Reno6 5G's performance does not decrease even under heavy load over a longer period.
3DMark Wild Life Stress Tests
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 42.7 °C / 109 F, compared to the average of 35.1 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 39.4 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 31.6 °C / 89 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.
Speaker
The Reno6 5G offers a relatively high volume and a sound spectrum tuned to the higher tones. Thus, voice content can be rendered well, for example. However, headphones or external speakers should be preferred for music and the like.
Oppo Reno6 5G audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (91.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 27.4% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (6.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 6.4% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (4.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.7% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 12% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 80% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 34% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 59% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (81.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 28.2% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (12.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4.6% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.4% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (21.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 41% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 52% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 60% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 34% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Battery life - Oppo Reno6 5G lasts long
Energy consumption
With a maximum power consumption of 6 watts under load, the Oppo Reno6 5G is an economical smartphone. The power consumption can rarely rise above 7 watts during load peaks. The included USB power adapter offers an output power of up to 65 watts.
| Off / Standby |   0.03 / 0.39 Watt |
| Idle |  1.13 / 2.09 / 2.15 Watt |
| Load |
3.71 / 6.06 Watt |
    
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| Oppo Reno6 5G 4300 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A72 5000 mAh | OnePlus Nord 2 5G 4500 mAh | Sony Xperia 10 III 4500 mAh | Realme GT 5G 4500 mAh | Average MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Average of class Smartphone | |
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| Power Consumption | 18% | -7% | 46% | -4% | 5% | -13% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 1.13 | 0.86 24% | 0.8 29% | 0.44 61% | 1.14 -1% | 0.932 ? 18% | 0.883 ? 22% |
| Idle Average * | 2.09 | 1.82 13% | 1.2 43% | 0.65 69% | 1.84 12% | 1.794 ? 14% | 1.464 ? 30% |
| Idle Maximum * | 2.15 | 1.86 13% | 1.6 26% | 0.69 68% | 1.87 13% | 1.994 ? 7% | 1.621 ? 25% |
| Load Average * | 3.71 | 2.95 20% | 5.7 -54% | 2.99 19% | 4.21 -13% | 3.95 ? -6% | 6.63 ? -79% |
| Load Maximum * | 6.06 | 4.87 20% | 10.9 -80% | 5.42 11% | 8.07 -33% | 6.43 ? -6% | 9.96 ? -64% |
* ... smaller is better