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OPPO Reno vs. OPPO Reno 10x Zoom edition: what’s the difference?

By Cheryl Evans 2019-04-17 4069 0

OPPO Reno series is leading the full-screen experiment with the peculiar slider mechanism of swivel pop-up camera and elimination of the notch. The 93.1% high screen-to-body ratio means more innovation and a more attractive choice. Both OPPO Reno and OPPO Reno 10x Zoom look alike, however, they differ a lot from each other. What’s more, the 10x Zoom edition is about $150 more expensive than the standard version. The two flagship smartphones are considered as competitive as Huawei P30. You probably can’t wait to find out more about them. Let’s get started!

The main difference: CPU and performance

OPPO Reno is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Octa Core 2.2GHz SoC. The light flagship smartphone has Adreno 616 GPU, LPDDR4 x 1866MHz dual-channel RAM, and USF2.1. The flagship, OPPO Reno 10x Zoom is much more powerful, with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 2.8GHz SoC, Adreno 640 GPU, LPDDR4 x 2133MHz dual-channel RAM, meeting excessive demands on gaming. OPPO Reno 10x Zoom provides you with the extraordinary immersion by generating vibration in 4D gaming thanks to the additional linear motor. Currently, it supports Glory of Kings, Ace Fighter.

The triple heat dissipation system of OPPO Reno 10x Zoom consists of heat conducting gel, three-layer graphite, liquid cooling with copper tube, effectively lower the temperature by 13%. This ensures the highest performance all the time and reducing frame drop by over 73%. More surprisingly, its AI freezer can predict and close the Apps that you barely use, saving power and controlling the temperature to a further extent.

Not just one more camera

OPPO Reno 10x Zoom wins OPPO Reno hands down in shooting. It is these unique features that make it more competitive: 48MP + 13MP + 8MP triple cameras, 10x hybrid optical zoom, periscope lens, dual IOS optical image stabilization (0.001445° high accuracy), 120° wide-angle lens, laser focus sensor, dual LED lights. The 1cm length of the traditional telephoto camera is reduced to 50% with the periscope reflecting the light in the ultra-thin body. With the 13MP telescope camera and the 8MP ultra wide-angle camera, the focal length of OPPO Reno 10x Zoom can be varied continuously from 16 - 160mm, guaranteeing freer composition in photography and capture of all tiniest details at distance.

The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom is proved to be twice as powerful in video-taking as OPPO Reno, because the former enables you to record up to 4K 60fps, whereas, with OPPO Reno, only up to 4K 30fps. The difference in slo-mo is also obvious, i.e. OPPO Reno 10x Zoom: 1080P 240fps, 720P 480fps; OPPO Reno: 1080P 120fps, 720P 240fps. Additionally, 10x Zoom edition supports Audio Zoom and Audio 3D pickup to record the sound perfectly during your creation, but OPPO Reno doesn’t.

Dual-frequency GPS: 66.8% more accurate

Reno 10x Zoom takes advantages of L1 and L5 GPS signals, reducing positioning time and improving the accuracy respectively. In comparison, OPPO Reno only supports single-frequency GPS. The dual-frequency GPS positioning is 66.8% more accurate than the single-frequency GPS positioning, according to the test results. Therefore, using Reno 10x Zoom is better for navigation.

Appearance, interface and SIM slot

OPPO Reno is available in four colors, including Fog Sea Green, Extreme Night Black, Nebula Purple, Pink Mist, whereas, OPPO Reno 10x Zoom only offers two options, Fog Sea Green and Extreme Night Black. All look fascinating through the beautiful curved glass. The standard version has 3.5mm audio out, but the 10x Zoom edition supports USB Type-C headphones. Be careful when you consider buying the latter version. As for SIM card and micro SD extension, OPPO Reno features the hybrid dual SIM, OPPO Reno 10x Zoom works with dual SIM cards. OPPO Reno is more user-friendly, allowing you to extend the storage memory.

OPPO Reno vs. OPPO Reno 10x Zoom edition: specs

At last, let’s get an overview of these two smartphones by looking at the specs. This can help you make the final decision.

Model	Reno	Reno 10x Zoom
Highlights	48MP & Super Night Mode 2.0 Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC Full-screen display & swivel pop-up camera Hyper Boost Acceleration Engine	10x hybrid optical zoom 48MP & Super Night Mode 2.0 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC Full-screen display & swivel pop-up camera Hyper Boost Acceleration Engine
Colors	Fog Sea Green, Pink Mist, Nebula Purple, Extreme Night Black	Fog Sea Green, Extreme Night Black
Memory	8GB RAM + 256GB 6GB RAM + 256GB 6GB RAM + 128GB LPDDR4 x 1866MHz dual-channel UFS 2.1	8GB RAM + 256GB 6GB RAM + 256GB 6GB RAM + 128GB LPDDR4 x 2133MHz dual-channel UFS 2.1
Hardware	CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 CPU frequency: 2.2GHz Core: Octa Core Processor: 64-bit GPU: Adreno 616 Battery capacity: 3765mAh (typical), 3680mAh (rated) VOOC Flash Charge: 3.0 (5V 4A)	CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 CPU frequency: 2.8GHz Core: Octa Core Processor: 64-bit GPU: Adreno 640 Battery capacity: 4065mAh (typical), 3975mAh (rated) VOOC Flash Charge: 3.0 (5V 4A) 3MIC & linear motor: yes
Size & Weight	Length: about 156.6mm Width: about 74.3mm Thickness: about 9.0mm Weight: about 185g	Length: about 162.0mm Width: about 77.2mm Thickness: about 9.3mm Weight: about 210g
Screen	Screen-to-body ratio: 93.1% Eye comfort certification: TÜV Rheinland for low blue light Bezels: 1.59mm (left, right), 1.8mm (top), 3.49mm (bottom) Size: 6.4 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 Material: AMOLED Colors: 1.6 million Pixel density: 402ppi Protection: Corning Gorilla 6th gen Color gamut: 97% NTSC (typical) DCI-P3 Brightness: 430nit (typical)	Screen-to-body ratio: 93.1% Eye comfort certification: TÜV Rheinland for low blue light Bezels: 1.63mm (left, right), 1.8mm (top), 3.5mm (bottom) Size: 6.6 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 Material: AMOLED Colors: 1.6 million Pixel density: 387ppi Protection: Corning Gorilla 6th gen Color gamut: 97% NTSC (typical) DCI-P3 Brightness: 430nit (typical)
Rear Camera	48MP + 5MP Dual Cameras 48MP Main Camera SONY IMX586, 1/2.0 inch, f/1.7 aperture, 6P lens, AF, closed-loop stepper motor, pixel aggregation 5MP Depth Camera f/2.4 aperture Focusing: PDAF phase + contrast Flashlight: dual LED OPPO Portrait Mode: 5 styles Smart HDR: supported	48MP + 13MP + 8MP Triple Cameras 48MP Main Camera SONY IMX586, 1/2.0 inch, f/1.7 aperture, 6P lens, AF, closed-loop stepper motor, pixel aggregation, OIS Periscope 13MP Telephoto Camera f/3.0 aperture, 8MP Ultra Wide-angle Camera F/2.2 aperture, 120° wide angle Focusing: 10x hybrid optical zoom Image stabilization: dual OIS Focusing: laser, PDAF phase + contrast Flashlight: dual LED OPPO Portrait Mode: 5 styles Smart HDR: supported
Selfie Camera	F/2.0 aperture, 79.3° wide-angle Front soft light 3456 x 4608 max. pixels AI Auto Beautification \| Front HDR \| Face Recognition \| Portrait Mode
Video Shooting	4K UHD 30fps 1080P Full HD 60fps/30fps 720P 60fps/30fps Slo-mo: 1080P 120fps; 720P 240fps Image stabilization: EIS	4K UHD, up to 60fps 1080P Full HD 60fps/30fps 720P 60fps/30fps Slo-mo: 1080P 240fps; 720P 480fps Image stabilization: HIS hybrid Audio zoom: yes Audio 3D surround sound: yes
Identification	In-screen fingerprint and face recognition, 10% brighter photosensitive fingerprint unlocking zone, 28.5% faster unlocking speed
Operating System	ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Hyper Boost Acceleration Engine Breeno Smart Assistant I/O Priority Optimization \| Intelligent System Resources Management \| Tactile Feedback Optimization \| Deep Memory Cleaner \| RAM Optimization \| Three-finger Screenshot \| Eye Protection Mode \| Auto Brightness Off \| Gaming Performance Boost \| Dynamic Wallpaper \| Always On Display \| Night Mode
Multi-purpose NFC	Supports subway, bus, access control, safety payment
Card Slot	Nano SIM/Nano USIM	Nano SIM1 + Nano SIM2/Micro SD card
Connection	Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 Supported audio format: SBC, AAC, aptX HD, LDAC WLAN: WLAN 2.4G / 5.1G / 5.8G / WLAN Display Data transfer: Type-C port, supports DP Audio interface: Reno: 3.5mm; Reno 10x zoom: Type-C OTG function: supported
Audio	Hi-Res audio standard
Sensor	Compass, gyroscope/gravity sensor 2-in-1, fingerprint sensor (under display), proximity, accelerator, pedometer	Compass, gyroscope/gravity sensor 2-in-1, fingerprint sensor (under display), proximity, accelerator, pedometer, laser focus sensor
GPS Navigation	Built-in GPS, supports A-GPS, BDS, Glonass, Galileo	Dual-band GPS, with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
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From the above, we can know that if you want higher performance, more professional photography and the ultimate gaming experience, OPPO Reno 10x Zoom is a wonderful choice; if you want a beautiful smartphone that can be used to take marvelous photos, OPPO Reno is more than satisfying. Now, you’ve just a few clicks ahead before owning such attractive smartphones!