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The Reno series is arguably one of
OPPO’s most popular lineups given its
premium design, capable performance, and
relatively affordable price. Now, Oppo
has launched the new Reno 15 line. And
in this video, we’re looking at the
topsp spec version available in the
Philippines, the Reno 15 Pro 5G. As we
expected, the Oppo Reno 15 Pro is a
successor to the Reno 14 Pro we checked
out last year. And from the looks of it,
there’s not a lot of changes. It’s a bit
smaller, but that’s about it. Even on
paper, the specs don’t seem to have
changed that much apart from a new 200
megapixel main camera. The same goes for
its expensive price point. With that,
we’re wondering if it’s worth it to get
this phone or choose something else for
an upgrade this 2026. Well, let’s find
out in this review of the Oppo Reno 15
Pro.
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The first thing we notice about the OPPO
Reno 15 Pro is the size. It’s a lot
smaller than the Reno 14 Pro we tried
out last year. Now, I’m sure 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 the smaller phone. As for the
rest of the layout, it’s the same as
before. At the bottom, there’s a dual
SIM card slot, USBC port, and one of the
two loudspeakers. Meanwhile, at the top,
we’ll find the infrared port, secondary
mic, and the other loudspeaker. Not to
mention, the phone is a lot lighter,
too, weighing around 187 g. Despite
this, Oppo didn’t cheap out on the Reno
15 [music] Pro’s construction. Still
features a metal frame with a glass back
panel. In terms of styling, our review
unit is in this beautiful Aurora blue
color, and it certainly lives up to its
name. The back panel 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’s a more sedate color
which is dusk brown. In terms of
protection, the Reno 15 Pro features
IP68 and IP69 levels of protection
against dust and water. With that, this
can also be submerged in water and is
also resistant to high pressure jets.
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But as always, don’t try this with salt
water. With the Obo Areno 15 Pro being a
lot smaller than before, naturally it
features a smaller screen as well. The
display now measures 6.32 in, but still
uses a full HD plus AMOLED panel with
120 Hz refresh rate and up to 1,800 nit
peak brightness. That said, the display
of the Reno 15 Pro is still very much
beautiful. Users can enjoy binge
watching their favorite shows or
watching YouTube series on this phone
without any issues. The colors are vivid
and they also pop while the blacks are
quite deep. No surprises here
considering Oppo says it features 10 bit
colors and features 100% DCIP [music]
P3 color gamut. The viewing angles are
great too with no color shift when
looking at the phone from awkward
angles. The 120 Hz refresh rate also
gives a smooth animation when watching
videos and playing games. It’s
especially noticeable on the ladder, but
more on that later. As for the dual
stereo speakers, 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
just sounds a bit flat. Not to mention,
there’s barely any bass as well. It also
sounds a bit muddy at times depending on
what genre you’re listening to. But even
if the quality isn’t that great, what’s
great about it 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
the quality even more. Honestly, even at
100%, it’s loud enough already. As for
biometrics, there’s an underd display
fingerprint sensor and face unlock. Both
work well and fast, but the fingerprint
sensor is just a lot more convenient to
use. Moving on to the cameras, the Oppo
Reno 15 Pro continues to feature a
triple rear camera setup just like its
predecessor. There’s a 50 megap
ultrawide, a 50 megapixel telephoto with
OIS, and [music] a new 200 megapixel
main shooter. For selfies, there’s a 50
megapixel front camera. On paper, the
200 megapixel main camera is a huge step
up from its predecessor, while the rest
of the cameras remain unchanged. [music]
In real world use, though, it’s
definitely a huge step up in terms of
quality. When shooting using the main
camera, keeping to 1x or 2x zoom, the
images come out sharp, and there’s a
decent balance between the [music]
highlights and shadows. The phone’s
image processor also does a great job
with post-processing, meaning there’s
really no need for users to edit it
[music] 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.
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 a noticeable
difference in terms of quality. They’re
sharp and feature a nice contrast all
throughout. [music] However, beyond 10x
zoom, the quality starts to drop, but
again, that’s to be expected. There are
other photo modes available to use, but
honestly, keeping [music] it in the
standard photo mode is the best and most
convenient from our experience using
this phone. 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 Reno 15 Pro can record up to
a maximum of 4K at 60 fps. Even when
shooting at 4K at 30 fps, users will
still [music] 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
similar story when you’re taking video
in low light with minimal grain
noticeable. With ultra steady turned on,
users can capture some nice cinematic
videos even if you have the shakiest of
hands. However, with ultra steady on,
the camera doesn’t change to the
telephoto lens when zooming in, meaning
the zoom quality does drop. [music] Turn
it off and the camera swaps to the
telephoto, giving a better quality video
if [music] users need to zoom in. So, do
keep that in mind. But overall, the
cameras of the Oppo 15 Pro are amazing.
No doubt about it. Under the hood, the
OPPO Reno 15 Pro packs a MediaTek
Dimensity 8450 chipset, which is the
same as its predecessor. Our review unit
comes with 12 GB of LBDDR5X RAM and 512
GB of UFS 3.1 storage. No micro SD card
slot here, but 512 GB is more than
enough in our opinion. 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
applications quickly, too. Loading up
where we left off in seconds. We also
expected it to be great for playing
games and did not disappoint in that
aspect either. When playing Genchin
Impact, the Reno 15 Pro was able to
handle it maxed out with very minimal
frame rate drops. Together with a
beautiful display, playing Genchin on
this phone was a nice experience [music]
and not just to complete your daily
quests. We also played CarX Drift 2 with
maxed out graphics and the frame rate
set to unlimited and there were no
stutters at all. It’s definitely
enjoyable for gaming enthusiasts and I’m
sure it can also play other more graphic
intensive titles without any problems.
However, one issue we have with the
phone is heat. Even when we were just
recording 4K videos, the phone started
to heat up already. It became even more
noticeable when we were playing games.
After barely 20 minutes of playing CarX
Drift 2 and Genchin Impact, the phone
was already quite hot to the touch.
While the heat didn’t affect the
gameplay, it is a bit concerning. Now,
as for the benchmarks, you can check
them out on screen right now.
The Oppo Reno 15 Pro runs on Color OS
16, which is based on Android 16. It’s
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’s no [music] random notifications
that pop up 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’s a bunch of OPPO AI features
available for users in addition to
Google Gemini. These include AI search,
which makes it more convenient [music]
to search for ondevice content. AI
translate, which you can already tell it
translates stuff, and AI writer for
those who have a hard time turning their
thoughts into sentences. But perhaps the
feature most people will use is AI
[music] editor in the gallery. It’s
great for those who want to improve
their images even more by removing the
person in the background or tidying
things up. Powering the Oppo Reno 15 Pro
is a 6,200 milliamp hour battery, which
is quite big compared to other
smartphones on the market. With that, we
expected it to last a bit longer,
especially compared to its competition.
However, sadly, that wasn’t the case. In
fact, it’s even outperformed by other
smartphones with smaller batteries.
Using PC Marks Work 3.0 battery test,
the Reno [music] 15 Pro only lasted 10
hours and 57 minutes, which is a bit
shorter than most smartphones. [music]
For reference, the test was done in
airplane mode, zero volume, and 50%
screen brightness. So, users of this
phone will likely find themselves
charging the phone quite often.
Thankfully, it doesn’t take too long to
charge since it does come with 80 W
Super VOUP fast charging. According to
Oppo, it can charge the battery from 1
to 100% in just 53 [music] 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 Reno 15 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 pretty much amazing,
and the chipset is very capable. Not to
mention, cameras are fantastic, making
it almost perfect all-around smartphone.
One of the downsides, though, is the
battery doesn’t last that long. With
that, those who choose this phone will
need to bring a power bank with them
just so they don’t run out of juice. The
other downside, the price. The OPPO Reno
15 Pro in the 12 + 512 configurations,
similar to our review unit, retails for
49,999
pesos, which is pretty expensive. It’s
arguably the most expensive Reno phone
to hit the Philippine market yet, unless
Oppo decides to release the Reno 15 Pro
Max. With that, it’s not exactly the
most sound financial choice to buy this
phone. Considering it’s bordering iPhone
17 and Samsung S25 prices already, but
for those who have the budget and want
something a bit different from an iPhone
or a Samsung, they definitely won’t be
disappointed with the OPPO Reno 15 Pro.
But overall, what do you guys think of
the new Oppo Reno 15 Pro? [music]
Would you cop or not or invest your
50,000 somewhere else? Whatever the
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We’ve been testing the new OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G, and honestly, we had some questions right from the start. Is this just a minor refresh of last year’s model with a fancy new camera number? At first glance, the changes seem subtle. It’s actually a bit smaller and lighter than its predecessor. But in the tech world, sometimes the biggest upgrades are the ones you feel, not just the ones you read on a spec sheet. In our latest video review, we put this premium mid-ranger through its paces to answer the big question for 2026: is the OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G a meaningful upgrade, or should you look elsewhere for your next phone? We dive deep into its new 200MP camera system, test its day-to-day performance, and see if its premium design and ergonomics justify the price tag. If you’re considering a new phone in this competitive segment, you’ll want to see our hands-on findings before making a decision.
What You’ll See in This Video
- We explore the surprisingly ergonomic and lighter design that makes one-handed use a breeze.
- We put the new 200-megapixel main camera to the test in various Filipino lighting conditions.
- We examine if the performance and battery life hold up for the typical Pinoy user’s daily grind.
- We give our final verdict on whether it’s a worthy upgrade or if your money is better spent elsewhere.
Curious to see if the Reno15 Pro’s camera lives up to the hype and if its smaller size is a pro or a con? Watch our full video review to get all the details and see real-world samples before you decide!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G available in the Philippines?
Yes, the OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G is the top-spec model officially launched and available in the Philippines.
What’s the biggest upgrade from the Reno14 Pro?
The most highlighted upgrade is the new 200-megapixel main camera. The phone is also notably smaller and lighter, which improves handling.
Is the phone good for gaming?
We tested its performance with popular apps and games. Watch the video to see how it handles the demands of mobile gaming and everyday multitasking.
How much does it cost?
The OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G maintains a premium price point. For the exact Philippine pricing and to see if we think it offers good value, check out our full review.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main camera upgrade on the OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G?
The OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G features a new 200 megapixel main camera.
How does the size of the Reno15 Pro compare to the Reno14 Pro?
The Reno15 Pro is smaller than the Reno14 Pro, making it more ergonomic for one-handed use.
Is the OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G expensive?
The article mentions the Reno15 Pro has an expensive price point.
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