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Oppo Reno2 vs Oppo Reno3 5G vs Oppo Reno3

Comparison between Oppo Reno2, Oppo Reno3 5G and Oppo Reno3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Oppo.

NeoTeo's verdict

Which of the two is the better buy

Oppo Reno3 5G is the most complete choice for performance, cameras and connectivity: it reaches 409,380 in AnTuTu, has 12GB of RAM, a 64MP main camera and 5G. Reno3 suits buyers who prefer the stronger display showing, lower weight and 44MP selfie camera; Reno2 is worth choosing only if it costs less.

Reno3 leads on design at 170g versus 181g for Reno3 5G and 189g for Reno2, while its usable surface is 84.2% versus 84.3% and 87.5%. Its AMOLED display is 6.4 inches, matching Reno3 5G, while Reno2 has 6.5 inches. Reno3 and Reno3 5G charge at 30W, compared with 20W for Reno2.

Reno3 5G combines the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L, 12GB of RAM and 4K recording with optical image stabilization. Reno2 keeps 256GB versus 128GB on both Reno3 phones and has a main camera with an f/1.7 aperture versus f/1.8. Reno3 adds Google Services but uses USB 2.0; Reno2 and Reno3 5G use USB 3.1.

Oppo Reno2

Oppo Reno3 5G is the better buy for performance, cameras and connectivity, with 409,380 in AnTuTu, 12GB of RAM and 5G.

Oppo Reno3

Oppo Reno3 is the better buy for lower weight and a 44MP selfie camera; otherwise, it is worth choosing only if it costs less.

The verdict

Your pick: Oppo Reno3 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.

Category
Category Reno2 Reno3 5G Reno3
Design & display 6.6 6.6 7.1
Performance & hardware 4.8 5.5 4.3
Camera 7.1 8.9 7.4
Connectivity 5.8 6.7 6.1
Battery & charging 3.8 4.1 4.1

Which one is for you?

Oppo Reno2, if you care about…

Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
against 128 GB · 128 GB
Usable Surface
87.5 %
against 84.3 % · 84.2 %
Max. download speed
800 Mbps
against 600 Mbps
Microphone Count
3
against 2

Oppo Reno3 5G, if you care about…

AnTuTu Score
409,380
against 261,990 · 213,000
RAM Capacity
12 GB
against 8 GB · 8 GB
Cellular Technologies
GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
against GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G · GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G

Oppo Reno3, if you care about…

Weight
170 g
against 189 g · 181 g
Google Services
Yes
against No

Specification comparison

Performance

Specification Reno2 Reno3 5G Reno3
Processor Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G MediaTek Dimensity 1000L MediaTek Helio P90
Processor Process Size 8 nm 7 nm Best value 12 nm
Graphics GPU Qualcomm Adreno 618 Mali-G77 MP9 IMG PowerVR GM9446
Storage Type UFS 2.1 UFS 2.1 UFS 2.1
Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz 2.6 GHz Best value 2.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB Best value 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu Score 261,990 409,380 Best value 213,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core — — 414
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core — — 1,373
CPU Description Octa-core CPU with 2 Kryo 470 Gold cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 470 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A77 and Cortex-A55 cores Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz
Processor Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor Yes Yes Yes
RAM Capacity 8 GB 12 GB Best value 8 GB
RAM Type — LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage Yes Yes Yes
AnTuTu version v8 v8 v8

Design

Specification Reno2 Reno3 5G Reno3
Body Colors Black, Blue, Pink White, Black, Blue, Red Black, Blue, White
Body Thickness 9.5 mm 8 mm 7.9 mm Best value
Body Width 74.3 mm 74.3 mm 73.3 mm
Body Height 160 mm 160.3 mm 160.2 mm
Weight 189 g 181 g 170 g Best value
Usable Surface 87.5 % Best value 84.3 % 84.2 %
Body Materials Glass, Aluminium Alloy Glass, Aluminium Alloy Aluminium Alloy

Battery

Specification Reno2 Reno3 5G Reno3
Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh 4,025 mAh Best value 4,025 mAh Best value
Battery Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power 20 W 30 W Best value 30 W Best value
Battery Features Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging Fast Charging, Non-Removable Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable

Display

Specification Reno2 Reno3 5G Reno3
Display Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9 20:9
Display Technology AMOLED AMOLED AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness — 430 nits —
Display Diagonal 6.5″ Best value 6.4″ 6.4″
Display Horizontal Resolution 1,080 px 1,080 px 1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution 2,400 px 2,400 px 2,400 px
Display Pixel Density 401 ppi 408 ppi 411 ppi Best value
Display Refresh Rate 60 Hz — 60 Hz
Display Features Gorilla Glass 6, AMOLED, Always-On Display, Touchscreen AMOLED, Gorilla Glass 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass 6, Always-On Display, Touchscreen

Sensors

Specification Reno2 Reno3 5G Reno3
Fingerprint Sensor Placement Under Display Under Display Under Display

Sensor

Specification Reno2 Reno3 5G Reno3
Sensor Features Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor

Software

Specification Reno2 Reno3 5G Reno3
Operating System Android 9 Android 10 Android 10
OS Family Android Android Android
OS Version 9 10 Best value 10 Best value
Google Services — No Yes Best value
Widevine L1 — Yes Yes

Connectivity

Specification Reno2 Reno3 5G Reno3
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Cellular Technologies GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G Best value GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi Features Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, LE A2DP, LE, aptX HD A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value
Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 3.1 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.1, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared
USB Version USB 3.1 Best value USB 3.1 Best value USB 2.0
SAR (EU) head — — 0.805 W/kg
SAR (EU) body — — 0.904 W/kg
Max. download speed 800 Mbps Best value — 600 Mbps
Max. upload speed 150 Mbps — 150 Mbps

Audio

Specification Reno2 Reno3 5G Reno3
Microphone Count 3 Best value — 2
Audio Features A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio

Technical

Specification Reno2 Reno3 5G Reno3
Model numbers PCKM70, PCKT00, PCKM00, CPH1907 PCHM30, PDCM00, A001OP CPH2043
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