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Oppo Reno Z 8GB/128GB Black $399 @ JB Hi-Fi

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Oppo Reno Z 8GB/128GB Black $399 @ JB Hi-Fi
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sfac on 06/02/2020 - 11:32 jbhifi.com.au (2260 clicks)
Last edited 06/02/2020 - 11:49 by 1 other user

$50 off RRP on Oppo Reno Z @JB.

The pro over the one from Optus is that it supports dual sim.

Also available in purple - https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/oppo-reno-z-aurora-purple

Specifications -

Phone Operating System Android
Network compatibility 4G
Dual SIM (nano-SIM/nano-SIM) Yes
Colour Purple
Device screen size (inches) 6.4
Resolution (Pixels) 2340 x 1080
Display type AMOLED
Internal memory 128GB
Battery capacity (mAh) 4035
Processor MTK Helio P90
RAM (GB) 8
Rear Cameras (MP) 48MP + 5MP
Front camera (MP) 32MP
Built-in flash Yes
Movie recording Ultra HD
Video Frames Per Second 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@60/30fps
GPS Yes
USB (Type-C) Port 1.0
NFC Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 ac
Bluetooth v5.0
A2DP Yes
Manufacturer's warranty 2 Years

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  • gladbear on 06/02/2020 - 11:53
    +2

    When I tried to price match the Optus $360 offer at JB Maroochydore last week the guy refused as he said they were paying $400 cost price for them. So now they sell at a dollar less than cost?

    Regardless, I got it matched at JB Hifi Kawana for $360.

    Worth a try for price match as optus are still selling unlocked outright at $360 , although as OP mentioned, their model is single sim compared to dual on offer here.

    For the record, been using it a week now, moved from a smashed S8 and so far I'm very happy with it, still getting used to colour OS in the backend rather than native android. Even at $400 its great bang for buck.

    • mrkrazy on 06/02/2020 - 11:58
      +3

      I got it price matched through the phone at Officeworks so paid $342. Worth trying with a few different staff just in case :)

      • Dealayed on 06/02/2020 - 12:45

        How did you price match to $342? Also, this or the Nova 5T?

        • mrkrazy on 06/02/2020 - 16:26

          Price matched with the Optus one for $360. Some Officeworks staff might tell you it's locked, which it definitely isn't but the biggest issue is that Optus one is single SIM while this is due but I didn't have any issues with the customer service representative that I spoke to 👍🏽

          Pocket up the phone safe day and liking it so far.

          Don't know how it compares to the Huawei but ColorOS is probably worse than Huawei's skin. Android 10 supposedly coming to the Reno Z this quarter though and imho it's speedy and looks good.

    • Wolfy on 06/02/2020 - 12:04

      It's easy enough to install Lawnchair (or similar) and then you don't need to worry much about ColorOS

      Note: Great phone for the price, only reason this deal does not get a + is because I got it cheaper at OW via price match with Optus.

      • gladbear on 06/02/2020 - 12:29
        +1

        I use Nova Launcher which is fine on the UI, but its the backend settings that are difficult to navigate. Turning on developer mode for example I had to use the search option to find it. It's not the same settings menu as native android.

        • KLoNe on 06/02/2020 - 15:31
          -2

          Turning on developer mode for example I had to use the search option to find it.

          WILD!

          That's 45 seconds of your life!

          • gladbear on 07/02/2020 - 10:06

            @KLoNe: Some of us have better things to do with our time. Some don't, evidently.

    • SriAvi on 06/02/2020 - 13:09

      Afterall Samsung is no native android and its UI is worser than these chinese phones

      • Smokey010 on 06/02/2020 - 13:48
        +5

        Not really Samsung One UI is lot better than it used to be.

      • steven231 on 06/02/2020 - 23:44

        Use either One UI (Android 9/Oreo) or One 2.0 (Android 10) and then reach a conclusion.

    • bargainfinder on 06/02/2020 - 17:18
      +2

      How is the camera on this compare to the samsung S8? Would you call it an upgrade from S8 to this phone?

  • Mortgagetightass on 06/02/2020 - 12:00
    +2

    It's insane to think a phone like this retails less than an iphone 6S from half a decade ago…

      • Mortgagetightass on 06/02/2020 - 12:13
        +5

        Maybe back then, the P90 is pretty powerful and i dont think the 6S is getting anymore updates.

          • BinaryPirate on 06/02/2020 - 13:00
            +5

            @onlinepred: tbh I don't see my life as poorer for not buying into the Apple ecosystem. Considering there's not much in it that can't be found elsewhere, it really is only a handset to handset comparison.

            If you happen to find a good deal on a 6s by all means feel free to share it.

            • onlinepred on 06/02/2020 - 13:03
              -4

              @BinaryPirate: Agreed, and that's why we have options. To compare an local apple product against an Oppo with no local support is what I'm getting at. There's a reason these phones are cheaper right? I'm not saying anything about being poorer etc, I'm just saying there is a reason people pay more for apple products. It would be more relevent to compare this to a 2 year old OnePlus or something like that, than an old iPhone.

              At the end of the day, someone can take an iPhone 6s into an apple store and get spare parts and support on the spot. I can't do that with Oppo. Hence the price difference of android vs apple initially and why they retain value. I don't buy iPhones if that helps anyone? I'm just pointing it out.

              • BinaryPirate on 06/02/2020 - 14:17
                +1

                @onlinepred: If the Oppo is from JB, Officeworks, etc… it has local support. Even with grey imports, if something needs fixing the parts are available on-hand or delivered within 48hrs. Perhaps Apple has improved but I've never had a warranty repair requiring hardware replacement turned around by Apple in less than 4 days. Non-warranty repairs on android handsets for me have ranged from on-the-spot to a two day wait for a part followed by a 1hr on-the-spot repair.

                I have nfi why you compared it to a 6s in the first place. Apple has never targeted the entry-level or mid-range markets. Their range is from entry-level premium to high-end premium. Steve Jobs would be distressed if he had ever found out how many bogans have iphones.

              • liveish on 06/02/2020 - 14:23

                @onlinepred: Jb replaced my fault OPPO on the spot ???

                • onlinepred on 06/02/2020 - 15:22
                  +1

                  @liveish: If you bring in a 4 year old Oppo, will jb have the ability to replace battery/screen etc on the spot?

                  • liveish on 07/02/2020 - 08:14
                    +1

                    @onlinepred: lol the warranty is only 2 years, if I wanted to repair a 4 year old phone I would just take it to the the local phone store or do it myself.

                    I used to do the apple repairs and we are alway waiting on parts, and not worth it for the amount apple change…. buy a new one.

          • [Deactivated] on 06/02/2020 - 14:52

            @onlinepred: My realme XT has updated to Android 10, officially. realme = OPPO

          • cashless on 06/02/2020 - 16:58

            @onlinepred: Edit: not sure why I am getting downvotes without comments

            Because you mentioned the A-word on an android thread silly!

      • HeWhoKnows on 07/02/2020 - 13:13
        -1

        The Chinese are spying on everone with Oppo phones.
        The OS is locked down so you cant root it or change the messaging app.
        Lots of complaints on Blogs verywhere

  • andione1983 on 06/02/2020 - 12:46
    +2

    I'm kicking myself I missed their sale on the reno 2 z before Xmas.. $449 or similar.

    • Matt88 on 06/02/2020 - 13:24

      Would jump at that price now. Looking for a replacement for my 3 yo Oneplus 3T since I have moved to Boost and the OP doesn't have band 28 or VoLTE. My preference would be a Xioami 9T pro but the Corona virus has caused supply issues.

  • Alaken on 06/02/2020 - 13:20

    I have a samsung galaxy s5 and looking for upgrading. I only use it for news browsing, calls, ride sharing apps and taking photo's. Would this be a good option or is it overkill? How good is the camera?

    • mangobango on 06/02/2020 - 13:22
      +2

      It seems like a great phone, but you could always go for one of the cheaper Samsung A series, they're pretty popular here.

      • HeWhoKnows on 07/02/2020 - 13:14

        I tried the Samsung A5 2017
        The camera is just TERRIBLE!
        And the new USB-C port causes a lot of problems

        • mangobango on 07/02/2020 - 13:18

          Fair enough, although I was referring to the other ones that regularly get posted here (A20, A30, A50, and A70).

          Should've clarified it in my comment.

          • HeWhoKnows on 07/02/2020 - 14:21

            @mangobango: I would think that Samsung takes the same approach with all phones within the same series.
            i.e. doesnt matter if its an A5 or A20.
            Its still the A series.

            They are significantly cheaper for good reason!

  • Kizz on 06/02/2020 - 13:52

    Currently have a Samsung S6 Edge and finding it sluggish nowadays, don't use it for anything more than FB, googling stuff, calls, WhatsApp, photo's (would like an improvement here)

    Looks like i'll get better photos but does anyone know if this phone will be snappier for general use than the S6?

    • Unrvl on 06/02/2020 - 14:12
      +1

      this phone would be snappier than an S9 tbh..

    • yummycoot on 06/02/2020 - 16:09
      +2

      my dad had a S6 edge plus since November 2015 and replaced it with this one in August 2019. He's quite happy with the phone.

    • teardrops21 on 06/02/2020 - 18:49
      +1

      I have this phone, and its very snappy, no lag anywhere for general use

    • HeWhoKnows on 07/02/2020 - 13:17

      The Samsung 6 Edge is still a terrific phone with a great camera.

      Suggest you back everything up and do a full factory reset.

      Then turn OFF automatic updates and just manually update the apps you use and only when you are forced to update.

      That should speed Your Samsung S6 edge right up again

      • Kizz on 07/02/2020 - 13:57

        Thanks for the suggestions Amayzingone, i'll give your suggestions a go as the phone is still pretty damn good otherwise.

        • HeWhoKnows on 07/02/2020 - 14:23
          -1

          Works very time.
          I have salvaged several friends' phones with this "fresh" technique

  • Jujovitu on 06/02/2020 - 14:49
    -2

    It appears everywhere is selling it for $400. Not a deal. I believe OzBargain is a website for bargains…

  • wombat1955 on 06/02/2020 - 15:16
    +2

    Officeworks have matched price on both black and purple versions at $399

    Amazon too. Black and purple

    The Good Guys seem to be doing only purple at this price.

  • CantonasKungFuKick on 06/02/2020 - 17:05

    Adelaide centre JB Hi-fi price matched to Optus after speaking to the manager.

  • acersaurus on 06/02/2020 - 18:29

    Would this be better than the Pocophone f1? Currently $375 shipped from Toby Deals

    • sludo on 07/02/2020 - 13:17

      This has nfc so you can make payments and 2gb more ram and a dual sim tray and a higher mega pixel camera and band 28.

  • s1Lence on 06/02/2020 - 18:56
    +2

    which is superior this or mi 9t?

    • jabbairc on 06/02/2020 - 23:45

      same question!

    • BinaryPirate on 07/02/2020 - 10:18

      @jabbairc It's a tough call but I'd probably go the Oppo.
      It's fractionally bigger, has a microSD slot, 128Gb vs 64Gb
      Downsides are no NFC, marginally lesser camera on spec, fewer 4G freqs

      Actually, tbh, I couldn't cope with either phone. No NFC on one & no microSD on the other means I'd look elsewhere.
      It pretty much comes down to which one of those two you can live without.

      • Whorl on 07/02/2020 - 11:24

        The Reno Z has NFC…

        • jabbairc on 07/02/2020 - 11:38

          Thanks guys, appreciate the detailed response too!

        • BinaryPirate on 07/02/2020 - 13:12

          My bad. It was left off the GSMArena specs.
          Definitely the Oppo, then, unless someone who knows more about 4G freqs disagrees.

      • calcium on 15/02/2020 - 21:49

        From what I have read, there is no micro SD on the Reno

  • clownfish on 06/02/2020 - 19:23

    Had this phone since November, replaced my Huawei mate 10 pro which I dropped :(. I'm loving it so far. Fast, bright screen, dual sim, decent camera, separate headphone jack.

  • OzMemento on 06/02/2020 - 19:37
    +6

    I bought this from officeworks Wentworthville for $342. They were happy to price match Optus.

    Here is a summary of what I've noticed after two weeks of usage compared to my old S8 plus /9

    Positives:
    1. Battery life is amazing - I can heavily use it all day without any issue.
    2. Screen is nicer than the samsung indoors but outdoors samsung is better. The keyboard is more accurate, it sucks on my samsung.
    3. the notifications on their simplified android system are so much better. I don't miss anything now compared to samsung but there are less customisation options.
    4. NFC seems to also be more stable and works on all machines. NFC on my samsung doesn't work on all eftpos machines.
    5. Came with a solid case, a screen protector and a headphone with a headphone jack.
    6. Was very easy to set up and had my content migrated across through wireless.
    7. the fingerprint reader at the front is easier compared to Samsung

    Negatives:
    1. Camera is not comparable at all. Both front and back are below average.
    2. Speakers are also cheap quality and don't sound great.

    Summary:
    if you want a phone for taking photos or playing music stay away from this. But for those looking for a nice phone with web functions and a big screen, it is an awesome phone at this price range.

    • HeWhoKnows on 07/02/2020 - 13:18
      -4

      Oppo's Color OS android overlay sucks big time as well.

      You cant change the default messaging app through which the Chinese govt spies on everyone.

      when you replace other system apps like the dialer it gets very sluggish.

  • TrevorX on 06/02/2020 - 20:38

    I'm looking for a cheapish phone for my wife, we've gone through four phones in the sub-$200 price range in the last five years and I'm sick of it. Can anyone suggest what might be best for up to $300, small and light preferable with preference for a decent camera? Hmm and replaceable battery would be good… We might have stretched to this Oppo phone, but it's A) too big and B) having an average to poor camera is a deal-breaker. I'd prefer to get a previous gen Samsung or Pixel for the camera.

    • BinaryPirate on 07/02/2020 - 10:24
      +1

      I have a Nokia 6.1 as a spare phone and love it.
      Low light photography is always sub-par on cheaper phones but the daylight photos come out well.
      The replaceable battery thing isn't really a thing anymore except on purpose-built phones like X-cover 2 Pro.

  • gaffa on 06/02/2020 - 22:26

    I've been using this phone for circa 4 months now. Great phone, dual sim works a treat and battery life is amazing. It's easy for me to get 2 days charge out of the phone.

    ColorOS is a bit rubbish and a little buggy. Sometimes the notifications just don't appear at random times. The phone probably just needs a wipe and reload.

    I'll buy another Oppo phone in a year or so, they are good value and have decent hardware.

    As mentioned though, the camera was a let down going from the original Pixel to the Oppo - apart from that, everything else is much better.

  • Bot456 on 07/02/2020 - 12:13

    Price beat it from Officeworks with MobileCiti. Final price $378.10

    • sludo on 07/02/2020 - 13:17

      its $342 if you price match optus

      • Bot456 on 07/02/2020 - 14:38

        Optus isn't dual Sim so depends on your luck price beating that. But I had no issue price beating with MobileCiti.

  • HeWhoKnows on 07/02/2020 - 13:08
    -6

    WARNING about Oppo Color OS (Oppo's Android overlay)

    If you think you are going to customize this phone and change the messages app to another one or root it and take full control JUST FORGET IT!

    The Chinese are spying on everyone (as you already know) via this messages app and Oppo does not allow you to change it.

    For more Color OS issies see here:
    https://www.reddit.com/r/Oppo/comments/c9yl24/help_color_os_…

    https://forum.xda-developers.com/realme-1/help/change-defaul…

    • Whorl on 07/02/2020 - 13:18
      +4

      That seems to be an issue with the Chinese version, not global. I've changed the messaging app just fine on the global version this bargain refers to.
      Agree with unable to root the phone, but this isn't an issue for everyone.
      I'm quite happy with this phone.

    • sludo on 07/02/2020 - 13:21

      yeh this is not really a reason to neg vote if the chinese have an exploit for any phone they can spy on you, do you really think they have the time / resources to spy on everyone in australia?

      • HeWhoKnows on 07/02/2020 - 14:14
        -2

        Did the read the full comment??
        Seems not

        Let me remind you…

        If you think you are going to customize this phone and change the messages app to another one or root it and take full control JUST FORGET IT!

        • wombat1955 on 07/02/2020 - 17:28

          As Whorl stated above, I have also changed the default messaging app without issue, so maybe this is an issue with earlier versions of ColorOS. I have no need to root my phone and I dare say I'm not in a minority, so this will be a non issue for a lot of people.

  • Richsta on 07/02/2020 - 17:42

    Just had a look and the officeworks one says i doesnt accept external mem cards. For those that got from officeworks is this correct? I wont buy a phone unless it has a mem card slot so if the phone crashes i still hae photos.

    • wombat1955 on 08/02/2020 - 12:16

      Why don't you do a backup of your photos? Memory cards can fail too.

  • AllureLV on 08/02/2020 - 11:16

    Does anyone have problems with this phone?. I am havin issues with the echo + screeching back when I am chatting to people using both normal mode and phone audio speaker on and off. Please see my previous post:

    I am going to refund my oppo Reno Z phone today bought from office works. As call quality is terrible. I get this echo sound from mobile phone audio when making a phone and chatting with other people. Like you can hear it badly like its echoo + screech noise. This happens with speaker on and off, the phone has no case in it aswell, just plain normal phone call. Not sure if its faulty or something else. But my iphone 6 plus phone I am currently using doesn't have that echo screen noise when chatting on phone speaker mode on.

    • wombat1955 on 08/02/2020 - 12:13

      No problem like that here. I'm guessing it's a fault with your phone.

  • Richsta on 09/02/2020 - 00:40

    Can anoyone with this phone confirm if you can add a memory card to it? It says dual sim but no to expandable memory?

    • twister292 on 10/02/2020 - 04:31

      No support for microSD. Either single or dual-SIM depending on whether you get the Optus model or unbranded version, but neither supports microSD

      • Richsta on 10/02/2020 - 10:05

        Cheersfor that. Thats a deal breaker for me.
        Anyone recommend realme 5 or vivo s1? The same price range.

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