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OPPO Reno 5 Pro Plus launches with a Snapdragon 865 chipset, 50MP Sony camera
August 05, 2025
OPPO announced theReno 3 seriesalmost exactly a year ago, while thefourth iterationfollowed not long after in mid-2020. Now, the company hasdebutedthe Reno 5 trio consisting of the standard model, a Pro option, and the range-topping Pro Plus variant.
All three guises are visually reminiscent of theGalaxy Note 20 seriesat the rear, with a trio of lenses featuring prominently. Up front, the Reno 5 series employs a left-aligned punch hole selfie camera.
OPPO Reno 5 Pro Plus
Despite their similar appearance, the OPPO Reno 5 Pro Plus is the definitive headliner. Weighing in at just under 185 grams with an 8mm thick body, it also sports s 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sample rate. The screen also boasts HDR10+ certification.
Internally, aSnapdragon 865chipset features alongside a maximum of 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. An 8GB/128GB model is also on offer. Both packages are powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 65W charging support for swift top-ups.
As for imaging, the Reno 5 Pro Plus is headlined by a brand-new 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with OIS/EIS at the rear. Joining it is a 16MP wide-angle camera, a 13MP telephoto lens, and a 2MP macro lens. The selfie camera is powered by a 32MP sensor.
For those who have to match their device to their attire, shimmering silver-purple Starry Dream and metallic black Floating Night Shadow colorways are on option.
OPPO is also launching a limited edition model, featuring a back cover that changes color after double tapping it. Check it out in the video clip above.
The Reno 5 and Reno 5 Pro
The Reno 5 Pro boasts the same 6.55-inch 90Hz OLED up front but turns down the processing and imaging performance. To push around those pixels, the phone relies on aDimensity 1000 Pluschipset with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It’s powered by a 4,350mAh power cell with 65W peak charging speeds.
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The Reno 5 meanwhile sports a smaller display at 6.43-inches but pairs a Snapdragon 765G with the same RAM and storage quota. As the smaller model, it packs a slightly smaller battery at 4,300mAh but does also get the 65W charging treatment.
Both models are headlined by a 64MP quad rear camera array with a 32MP selfie camera up front.
Finally, all three OPPO Reno 5 models run on Color OS 11.1 based on Android 11 from the get go.
Price and availability
The OPPO Reno 5 Pro Plus is understandably the more expensive model, launching in China at 3,999 yuan (~$612) for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage version. The 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant will be priced at 4,499 yuan (~$689). The phone hits Chinese shelves later this month, but there’s no word on international availability or pricing for the limited edition model.
OPPO bolsters the Reno 5 range with the Pro model starting at 3,399 yuan (~$520). It will be available in Star River, Moonnight Black, and Aurora Blue color finishes.
Finally, the standard variant will cost at least 2,699 yuan (~$413) and will be offered with the same colorways as its Pro sibling.
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