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Most companies launch one phone in each range per year, OnePlus have a mid-year incremental upgrade, but OPPO will be launching the third version of the Reno before the end of the year.
Companies appear to be scrambling as quickly as possible to launch a Qualcomm Snapdragon 735 based mid-range 5G phone. Realme, Xiaomi and Nokia are all planning on launching phones with the new chipset soon.
While the Qualcomm Snapdragon 735 hasn’t been officially announced, Qualcomm did announce a 700-series 5G chipset at IFA. It is likely the new chipset will be announced in December along with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865.
The new chipset is reported to be a moderate upgrade from the existing Snapdragon 730G, as well as the integrated 5G chipset.
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | |
|---|---|---|
| Fabrication Process | 7nm | 8nm LPP |
| CPU | 1x Kryo 475 Prime (CA76) @ 2.3GHz (non-G) @ 2.4GHz (765G) 1x Kryo 475 Gold (CA76) @ 2.2GHz 6x Kryo 475 Silver (CA55) @ 1.8GHz | 2x Kryo 470 (CA76) @ 2.2GHz 6x Kryo 470 (CA55) @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 620 +20% perf (non-G) +38% perf (765G) | Adreno 618 |
| AI | Hexagon 696 HVX + Tensor 5.4TOPS AI (Total CPU+GPU+HVX+Tensor) | Hexagon 688 Processor |
| Imaging | Dual 14-bit Spectra 355 ISP 1x 192MP or 36MP with ZSL or 2x 22MP with ZSL | Qualcomm Spectra 350 / Dual 14-bit ISPs |
| Modem | Snapdragon X52 Integrated (LTE Category 24/22) DL = 1200 Mbps 4x20MHz CA, 256-QAM UL = 210 Mbps 2x20MHz CA, 256-QAM (5G NR Sub-6 4x4 100MHz + mmWave 2x2 400MHz) DL = 3700 Mbps UL = 1600 Mbps | Snapdragon X15 LTE (Category 15/13) DL = 800Mbps 3x20MHz CA, 256-QAM UL = 150Mbps 2x20MHz CA, 64-QAM |
The OPPO Reno 3 will be the first device to feature ColorOS 7 and will come with it out of the box.
Currently, all the specs are rumoured but it is expected to include a 60MP primary camera, 4500 mAh battery, 30W fast charging support, up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The Oppo Reno 2 was announced in August 2019 but the UK launch wasn’t until October.
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