OPPO Reno15 Pro Review

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With its premium design, capable performance, and good camera quality, the Reno series has arguably become one of OPPO’s most popular lineups. Now, OPPO has launched the new Reno15 line, and for this review, we’re specifically checking out the top-spec version available in the Philippines – the Reno15 Pro 5G. As we expected, the OPPO Reno15 Pro is the successor to the Reno14 Pro we checked out last year, and at first glance, there aren’t a lot of changes.

It’s a bit smaller in size, but that’s about it. Even on paper, the specs don’t seem to have changed that much apart from a new 200MP main camera. The same goes for its expensive price point which we first with the Reno14 Pro. With that, we’re wondering if it’s worth it to get this phone or to choose something else for an upgrade in 2026. Well, let’s find out. The first thing we noticed about the OPPO Reno15 Pro is the size.

It’s a lot smaller than the Reno14 Pro we tried out last year. Some might find the size decrease disappointing, but I personally had no problems with it. With its smaller size, it also made handling the phone a lot more ergonomic. The volume rocker and power button on the right side are a lot easier to reach when using the phone with one hand. I’m sure those with smaller hands will also appreciate this smaller phone.

As for the rest of the layout, it’s the same as before. At the bottom, there’s the dual-sim card slot, USB-C port, and one of two loudspeakers. Meanwhile, at the top, we’ll find the infrared port, secondary mic, and the other loudspeaker. Not to mention the phone is now lighter too, weighing around 187 grams. Despite this, OPPO didn’t cheap out on the Reno15 Pro’s construction. It still features a metal frame with a glass backpanel.

In terms of styling, our review unit is in the beautiful Aurora Blue color, and it certainly lives up to its name. The backpanel features a design similar to the aurora lights you’ll typically see in Norway or Sweden. It’s a bit flashy for my liking, and I’m sure some will find it a bit loud as well. Fortunately, there is a more sedate Dusk Brown color too. In terms of protection, the Reno15 Pro features IP68 and IP69 levels of protection against dust and water resistance.

With that, this can be submerged in water and is also resistant to high-pressure jets. But as always, don’t try this with salt water. With the OPPO Reno15 Pro being a lot smaller than before, naturally, it features a smaller screen as well. The display now measures 6.32 inches, but still uses a Full HD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1800 nit peak brightness. That said, the display of the Reno15 Pro is still very beautiful.

Users can enjoy binge-watching their favorite shows or watching YouTube series on this phone without issues. The colors are vivid and pop, while the blacks are quite deep. No surprises here, considering OPPO says it features 10-bit colors and features 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. The viewing angles are great too, with no color shift when looking at the phone from awkward angles. The 120Hz refresh rate gives us smooth animations when watching videos and playing games.

It’s especially noticeable on the latter. More on that later. As for the dual-stereo loudspeakers, they’re not exactly the best on the market. There’s no Dolby Audio option to turn on nor is there any tuning on the speakers. It’s decent at best with an okay mix between the highs and mids, but most of the time it sounds flat. Not to mention there’s barely any bass too. It also sounds muddied at times depending on the genre you’re listening to.

What’s great about it, though is that the speakers are loud. There’s even an option to bump it up to 300%, but we don’t recommend doing so. It becomes louder, but sacrifices quality. Honestly, even at 100%, it’s loud enough already. As for biometrics, there’s an under-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock. Both work well and fast, but the fingerprint sensor is a lot more convenient to use.

Moving on to the cameras, the OPPO Reno15 Pro continues to feature a triple rear camera setup. There’s a 50MP ultrawide, a 50MP telephoto with OIS, and a new 200MP main shooter. For selfies, there’s a 50MP front camera. On paper, the 200MP main camera is a huge step up from its predecessor, while the rest of the cameras remain unchanged. In real world use, it’s definitely a huge step up in terms of quality.

When shooting using the main camera or keeping to 1x or 2x zoom, the images come out sharp, and there’s a decent balance between the highlights and shadows. The phone’s image processor also does a great job with post-processing, meaning there’s really no need to edit it anymore. The photos already come out amazing as they are. The colors are quite vivid too, but not overly saturated that they look overly edited.

Even in lowlight, there’s barely any grain or blown out highlights. With that, you can definitely be sure photos in the dark or light will turn out well. Even when we use the zoom or ultrawide, there’s barely any noticeable difference in terms of quality. They’re still sharp and feature nice contrasts all throughout. However, beyond 10x zoom, the quality starts to drop; but, then again, that’s to be expected.

There are other modes available to use, but honestly, keeping it in Photo mode is the best and most convenient from our experience. It’s the same case for taking selfies using the front camera. So while the photos turned out great, what we really liked was the video output. The Reno15 Pro can record up to a maximum of 4K@60FPS. Even when shooting at 4K@30FPS, users will still have access to Ultra Steady, and it keeps the videos looking crisp.

As expected from the photos, the videos turned out great with a nice balance of highlights and shadows, and even great colors out of the box. It’s a similar story when taking videos in low-light, with minimal grain noticeable. With Ultra Steady turned on, users can take some nice cinematic videos, even if you have very shaky hands. However, with Ultra Steady on, the camera doesn’t change to the telephoto lens when zooming in, meaning the zoom quality does drop.

Turn it off, and the camera swaps to the telephoto, giving a better quality video if users need to zoom in. So do keep that in mind. But overall, the cameras of the OPPO Reno15 Pro are amazing, no doubt. And you can check out the sample gallery below to see what we mean. Under the hood, the OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G packs a MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chipset, which is the same as its predecessor. Our review unit comes with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

No microSD slot here, but 512GB is more than enough. It’s quite a powerful chipset, capable of running multiple tasks and applications at the same time. Even if you leave them running in the background, the application we’re using doesn’t slow down. We can easily switch between the applications quickly too, loading up where we left off in seconds. We also expected it to be great for playing games, and it did not disappoint in that aspect either.

When playing Genshin Impact, the Reno15 Pro was able to handle it maxed out with very minimal framerate drops. Together with the beautiful display, playing Genshin on this phone was a nice experience. We also played CarX Drift 2, with maxed-out graphics and the framerate set to unlimited, and there was no stutter at all. It’s definitely enjoyable for gaming enthusiasts, and I’m certain it can also play other more graphics-intensive titles without any problems.

However, one issue the phone has is heat. Even when we were just recording 4K videos, the phone already started to heat up. It became even more noticeable when we were playing games. After barely 20 minutes of playing CarX Drift2, the phone was already quite hot to the touch. It’s a similar story when we were playing Genshin Impact. While the heat didn’t affect the gameplay, it is a bit concerning.

The OPPO Reno15 Pro runs on ColorOS 16, based on Android 16. Is very smooth to use, and we like how there’s barely any bloatware on the phone. While there still are, they’re all neatly compiled into folders. There are no random notifications from these apps as well. For everyday use, there are a bunch of features too like Game Assistant to help improve gameplay. Not to mention, there are a bunch of OPPO AI features available for users in addition to Google Gemini.

These include AI Search, which makes it a lot more convenient to search for on-device content whether it’s a note or text, AI Translate, and AI Writer for those who have a hard time turning their thoughts into sentences. But perhaps the feature most people will use is the AI Editor in the gallery. It’s great for those who want to improve their images even more. Powering the OPPO Reno15 Pro is a 6,200mAh battery, which is quite bigger than most smartphones on the market.

With that, we expected it to last a bit longer than usually, especially compared to its competitors. However, that wasn’t the case. In fact, it’s even outperformed by other smartphones with smaller batteries. Using PCMark’s Work 3.0 battery test, the Reno15 Pro only lasted 10 hours and 57 minutes, which is a bit shorter than most smartphones. For reference, the test was done in airplane mode, zero volume, and 50% screen brightness.

With that, users will likely find themselves charging the phone quite often. Thankfully, it doesn’t take too long to charge since it features 80W SuperVOOC fast charging. According to OPPO, it can charge the battery from 1 to 100% in just 53 minutes, and from our experience it’s not that far off. In terms of connectivity, it features Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, and even an infrared port for those who lose their remotes quite often.

There’s also eSIM support in addition to the dual-sim card slot. All-in-all, the OPPO Reno15 Pro is a great phone to use for everyday work or play. We like the new smaller size, making it more ergonomic to handle. Despite that, the display is still amazing, and the chipset is very capable. Not to mention the cameras are fantastic, making an almost perfect all-around smartphone. One of the downsides, though, is that the battery doesn’t last that long.

With that, those who choose to get this phone will need to bring a powerbank with them. The other downside? The price. The OPPO Reno15 Pro in the 12+512GB configuration retails for PHP 49,999, which is expensive. It’s arguably the most expensive Reno phone to hit the Philippine market yet, unless OPPO decides to release the Reno15 Pro Max. With that, it’s not exactly the most sound financial choice to make, considering it’s bordering on iPhone and Samsung S25 prices already.

But for users who have the budget and want something a bit different, they definitely won’t be disappointed with the OPPO Reno15 Pro. But what do you guys think about the OPPO Reno15 Pro? Would you cop or not? Share your thoughts in the comments below. OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G specs: 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED @ 1272 x 2772 pixels, ~450 ppi, 120Hz refresh rate Reinforced glass / Gorilla Glass 7i protection (market-dependent) MediaTek Dimensity 8450 (4nm) Octa-core CPU (up to 3.25GHz) Mali-G720 MC7 GPU 12GB LPDDR5 RAM 256GB, 512GB UFS 3.1 storage 200MP main, f/1.8, 24mm, PDAF, OIS 50MP telephoto, f/2.8, 3.5x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 50MP ultrawide, f/2.0, 16mm, 116°, AF up to 4K, 1080p with gyro-EIS 50MP ultrawide selfie camera, f/2.0, ~100° FOV, AF (punch-hole) up to 4K, 1080p with gyro-EIS Dual SIM 5G (eSIM + Nano SIM, market-dependent) WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS NFC IR blaster USB-C 2.0, OTG IP68 water and dust resistance In-display fingerprint scanner Face unlock 6,500mAh Li-Po, 80W fast charging (SUPERVOOC), 50W wireless charging Reverse wired charging ColorOS 16 (based on Android 16) 161.2 x 76.5 x 7.7mm (dimensions) ~205 grams (weight) Dusk Brown, Aura Gold, Gold, Brown, White (depending on region) Contributing writer at YugaTech, covering the latest in technology news and reviews.

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