Currently @1499 at JBHifi
Online reviews are positive. At this price, i think it is a good deal.
Key Specs
Key Features
6.6” AMOLED panoramic screen
2340 x 1080 resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor
8GB RAM
256GB storage and MicroSD card slot (support up to 256GB)
16MP front facing camera
48MP + 8MP + 13MP triple rear camera setup
10x Hybrid Zoom
4065mAh battery + VOOC 3.0
Bluetooth v5.0
ColorOS 6 (based on Android 9)
Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
So only dual SIM if you're not using an MicroSD card as well (from what I can gather)
Only Asus and Motorola has Dual SIM + MicroSD slot….
My Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has dual SIM + MicroSD, as does my much older Nubia Z7 Max (1 slot is 2G only however).
My wife's Samsung M30s also has dual SIM + MicroSD. From memory, there are a number of other brands with this feature.
Unfortunately, this is not, as this is the Optus Variant. It supports single sim, and the other slot can host the micro sd card.
Damn, glad I read the comments before hitting the button, this would have been perfect for me otherwise.
Exactly, almost bought thinking its dual-sim. But in the spec page on HN website does say Single Nano SIM.
Hate how carrier versions cripple the hybrid slot to just msd :/
prob to normalise that esim bs that forces people to use one of the limited main carriers that support it
yes thats right.. I almost purchased this phone thinking it was dual sim.. It is not.. The 4g (10x model) is though..
I have one and it's single SIM, as it's 5g. I have the Telstra unlocked. Have had it for 3 weeks and would say it's been good.
"Optus Variant"… anyone know if it's actually locked to Optus?
I do not think so. Phones are not locked anymore unless its prepaid ones. I think they just are optus firmware, which essentially removes dual sim capability. Sad, they do that!!
Also will most likely come with all the Optus Bloatware (Optus startup screen, apps, etc).
could you not flash it with the non optus FW?
@Blue Cat: Well, up to the individual who owns the phone I guess.
Personally I've flashed many android phones (mostly with custom version of the firmware) and the only time I had an issue it was easily fixed.
But if you're doing it purely to remove a dual sim patch/lock prob better just waiting for a non optus one to go on sale
@chriaj2689: Wasn't sure. Just was saying if it was software limited it should be an easy fix.
But based off the specs on HN site it seems to be single sim slot.
It's on the HN product page:
"Note: This unlocked phone includes full manufacturer’s warranty and features Optus network branding. This means that the phone is not locked to a specific carrier but may come pre-installed with Optus applications. Additionally, when you power on the device, the Optus logo may display."
Doubtful its locked.. Be more concerned about potentially waiting for Optus to release code updates sometime after Oppo does..
Probably price match at jb or price beat at officeworks.
Don't give money to hardly normal
Can't see it on the OW website, did they stock it or have they done a sneaky and quickly taken it offline?!
Would they or JB price beat anyway seeing HN list it as the 'Optus Variant' and you know how anal stores get when they need to price beat and try and find something different between their model and another.
Unlocked and unbranded stock went on clearance ages ago at Officeworks.
I Don't think JB would price match neither would Officeworks because the Phone is Optus Variant?
Seems JB is a Telstra version as it specifically says "Compatible with Telstra 5G network". Does it mean it won't work with Optus 5G…!
Optus Variant……. Should be Single SIM. Can anyone confirm please. Thanks.
Yes single sim, due to optus variant
Reno 5G is one sim only. Nothing to do with Optus Variant
https://oppo-au.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5724/~/…
Unlocked but one sim slot only
Will it work with Telstra 5G or have to use with Optus only…? 😊
Will work with any 5G in Australia. Supports all bands.
Though apparently this uses the X50 instead of the X55 chipset… so not particularly the best "current" 5G even in the Snapdragon 855 based phones…
Can you flash this to international version of the color OS?
whats the difference?
Pretty much everything I want in a phone these days except not 90Hz display and no stupid camera bump.
ouch Oppo's don't hold value very well..
No worse than LG
Or Pixel phones.
Their bluray players do
does it have IR blaster ?
no headphone jack
It might be a surprise to you since you are such a smartass but there are still new phones that cater to the public demand and include a headphone jack. Example Sony Xperia the coming model.
Indeed. A decreasing demand though. On my commutes (RIP office work) the number of wired headphones was dwarfed by wireless. And the only wired ones on display were the supplied-in-the-box ones. No one doing the "oooh get me, I'm an audiophile" thing wearing actually decent headphones with a cable, never mind anyone like that actually connecting them to a half-decent source.
For a community driven rabid by deals on QCIIs and XM3s I'd have thought there'd be less love for the headphone jack. I am wrong.
The best audio out at the moment are the ones with DAC and none of these phones have it including Samsung flagships nor iPhones
would you actually use it?
I've got a headphone jack on my current phone. But if I have to be honest, ever since I've bought some bluetooth earphones, I can't remember when I've last even used it.
is it possible update the firmware so that both sim slots can be used? missed out on the v50 at jbhi for $599 does this model have better specs and os updates?
Man these phone deals are kind of crazy good. Between the LG G8 or V50 or this why would you ever spend over $1000 on a phone let alone $2000
Yeah, around 600 or 700 is probably the max i would spend on a phone. I know that the Iphone 11 pro or pro max is probably the best phone for video recording but I rather save the money and invest the price difference on an actual camera or video recorder.
Yeah these deals have beaten the mid range to upper market. Oneplus, Huawei, Samsung all getting too expensive. As for Apple always priced high.
I would rather save that money and get a new TV. Shouldn't spend Smartphone more than $800 to 1k in my eyes.
I like the phones being in the more budget market right now
surprising that a 1 year old Android phone is still > $1k
Not really surprising at all… But the thing to keep in mind the RRP is never what any phones (except iPhones) sell for more than 6 months after release.
What is the other option for this phone and how much? Specs looks high End. It looks a must buy? Currently I got a pocophone.i mean, can I buy something better with 599?
Not entirely sure what you're asking… But the options with $599 are this, the LG V50 (not currently 599 but has been and will be again soon based on the G8) and the LG G8 at 499. All 3 will be upgrades over your pocophone if you want to upgrade.
The other was Xiaomi M9T @ $399 which was also very good
Redmi k30 pro when on sale.
yep im waiting on the k30pro to be on sale… but even at $680 (china price) is still pretty good since its running 865 and have pretty decent camera i heard
Where do you buy them from? I always struggle finding k20 pro and other chinese branded phones in Australia.
Doesn't have global version with Band 28 though?
International version of Redmi K30 pro was released earlier this week rebranded as POCO F2 Pro. USD $499 for 6GB version at Gearbest.
specs:
https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=10220&idPhone…
Should have band 28 listed here:
https://www.kimovil.com/en/frequency-checker/AU/xiaomi-poco-…
Every few weeks there seems to be one of these 2019 flagships priced at around $599. Like other people have said, the LG v50 was the same price at JB a few weeks ago. The specs, in general, are very similar. ie snapdragon 855 or equivalent, FHD or QHD Oled screens, triple camera setup usually wide angle, telephoto and ultra wide angle. JB hifi last week had the Huawei p30 for $0 on a 12 month telstra contract with a early termination fee of $390. if you buy the phone and then cancel the telstra phone contract on the very same day you only end up paying $390 all up. Ignore people who say that you have to pay whatever price differences was subsidized by Telstra in the deal. These people are just speaking BS without ever actually obtaining these JB Hifi/Telstra deals in person. That was a pretty good deal, even if its only 4g. This is also a good deal considering it has 5g support. This will get you through for, at least, a good 2 years.
Great. Just bought one for click and collect and it's "being reviewed". WTF Harvey? No doubt all the stock will get sold through before they allocate mine. Pricks.
I placed an order for C&C, and received a confirmation in 10 minutes for ready to pick up.
Lucky you. Apparently I'm a fraudster and must be verified, even though I'll have to give them my ID and credit card at the store in order to pick it up.
Maybe easier to just go price match elsewhere, or even beat at OW?
Bought one too, got confirming email straight away, it was shipped today.
Wife picked up hers within a hour
I just bought the Mrs the A71 from Samsung EPP store.
Should i return it and get this instead?
Cause this is ozbargain, why should he spend extra for no reason at all?
Unless you specifically need the better camera on the current flagships why bother? performance isn't noticeable between the 855 in the reno 5g vs this years flagship unless you're doing a side by side comparison.
I bought the LG V50 with the 855 and then upgraded to the Galaxy S20 Plus as i wanted the better camera and i had access to the Samsung government store so got it for $1049, performance wise i noticed zero difference.
Correction you went from a good Snapdragon to a horrible overheating mess called Exynos :P
@[Deactivated]: Maybe my S20 didn't get the memo, zero difference between the two and the overheating while wireless charging was fixed with a patch before i bought this, i wireless charge it and have zero issues.
Ive owned BOTH the LG V50 and the galaxy S20 Plus so i know what im, talking about, your just regurgitating whatever you've read from select users who has unluckily had issues like you said, yes i know the exynos isn't as good as the 865 version, we don't have the 865 version here sadly and i wasn't willing to spend more for phones like the Oneplus 8 pro or Mi 10 pro without warranty.
did all the research before buying the S20 plus and more before i bought the LG V50 (S20 deal was posted after i bought the LG V50 and the S20 plus came out the better option for me as i wasn't happy with the camera performance of the LG V50.
@Axelstrife: I have had 2x S20+ and an Ultra and all three overheat with simple usage. Guess you got lucky.
@[Deactivated]: Seriously unlucky then mate, mine hasn't even gotten what id call hot, only slightly warn after it's been wirelessly charging for an hour or two the same if not cooler than the LG v50 got when i wirelessly charged that.
haven't had any issues with gaming either.
i am running 60hz for extra battery life. though i did run 120hz for a day but it certainly didn't overheat or feel hot.
Salty i used to but she drops the phone and shatters it few months in so you learn from your mistakes lol
My wife has broken all 4 phones I've ever bought her. One was broken the same week she got it (droped her purse in a waterway) and another she broke within 24hrs (droped and cracked screen at a children's playground across the road where we live)… After she has smashed her pixel 2xl I've decided to never get her one again
can someone please answer the question
No Oppo have horrific ColorOS and on top of that crap updates.
Just install Nova Launcher problem solved?
@neonlight: I would have assumed so, but the above comment is making me reconsider:
even if you tried to change the launcher or keyboard, the phone would change back to the Color OS defaults
@BenR31415: I bought this phone recently. I don't find ColorOS that bad.
It's skinned very similar to iOS which may or may not be what you want. But functionality wise, it's pretty similar to other Android phones.
Have not installed a different launcher but the keyboard you get is just the google keyboard.
I don't expect updates to be great though. That goes with the Android territory but also with Optus as another gatekeeper too. However, the phone runs perfectly so got no complaints. Very glad I bought it.
@BenR31415: I've been running Nova Launcher and Swiftkey keyboard for 5 months now on my Reno2 Z and it hasn't tried to switch them back during that time. Also now running ColorOS 7 thanks to a VPN and India.
Oppo Reno 5g supports 5g and a beasty Snapdragon 855 vs 730 in A71. 8gb ram vs 6 GB ram. Camera-wise I will say they are not too bad for the money. IMHO, you should get the Oppo Reno 5g instead because the specs are more future proof. Only cons I can think of would be worse battery performance because of the 855 chipset and 5g.
Battery life is great, been using it for 8 months
JB?
That's phenomenal battery life, you'd think it would have featured more heavily in their advertising.
What percentage is left?
No one wants Exynos worst SoC ever. As long Samsung as still gives us this in Aus I will ignore them.
Snapdragon all the way. Don't care if its not 865, 855 will do
Nice deal. If I was in the market for a new phone I'd jump on this. Future proofed at least for while being 5G. Would be better if it was the dual sim version though.
Yeah, you'll be safe when they turn the 4G network off next year…
Try about 10 years..
The point-missing on this site is unreal…
Anyone think its a bit suss that OPTUS no longer Sell the OPPO RENO 5G ? Problems with their 5g network or handset problems?
Nothing wrong with their 5G I guess as they still sell Samsung 5G devices.
very good phone at this price, and its dual sim