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)
They got to drop the stock ready for the next phones..
Hopefully Oppo find X2 takes its place but unsure as the findx wasn't on any carrier
I have the non 5G version for almost 1 year. Hardware is top notch, great battery life, great performance, love having a screen without camera holes. Photos are fantastic and very consistent. The front sharkfin camera is a great gimmick
ColorOS is not the best, but if you can get past that, this is a great price for this phone.
Awesome phone at this price, even better deal than the LG V50 imo when you consider the phone spec's of both phones.
This has more ram (8 vs 6), bigger screen (6.6 vs 6.4), but the v50 had better DPI and Quad DAC.
Anything other difference?
Larger screen 6.6" (Without Notch) vs 6.4"(with notch)
All screen display with no notch
Double the storage 256gb vs 128gb
More ram 8gb Ram vs 6GB
Ever so slightly bigger battery 4065mAh vs 4000mAh
Faster charging 20w vs 18w
Better camera
LG V50 has IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
So you can put it in the washing machine
@Phoebus: That's quite an odd thing to do with a phone. but hey if that's something you do then the v50 fits your needs best lol.
LGV50 pros:
Dual screen attachment, best manual camera controls, great for video and audio recording.
I would rather a notch than pop up for cases and durability (at least IP rating so that is a con)
Both have pros and cons at the price either are no brainers.
@[Deactivated]: Dual screen isn't much of a pro tbh, it drains the battery so fast its impractical to use it like that everyday.
@Axelstrife: Dual screen is a big pro for many who like productivity. You get do 3 things simultaneously. Yes battery is impacted and it becomes heavy so the dual screen is ideal for using on couch or desk.
The Oppo does seem to have a better camera sensor, but a lot also has to do with the software processing as well these days. it's hard to say without doing a picture by picture comparisons. Like others have said, the LG is great for manual camera controls. They're are both good deals at this price. Only downside to these carrier variants is that upgrades can be very slow.
@griffith 101: If V50 gets Android 10 it would beat this Oppo. But currently not.
So they are about the same.
@neonlight: Can't you install Android 10 on the V50.. It just won't have Telstra branding.. boo hoo.
@Phoebus: No you cannot, you cannot flash it as the bootloader is locked. Have a look at the other thread. it does not work with Swiss or any other ROMs
HN trying to get rid of stock before the Find X2 Pro lands. Excellent phone for the price, spewing as I ordered a Realme X2 Pro a couple weeks ago for the misses, would have got her this otherwise.
Looks like Android 10 update will be officially landing in June.
https://www.xda-developers.com/oppo-details-coloros-7-androi…
Seeing its the Optus variant, wouldn't that imply you would be waiting on Optus to release the Color OS7 update? Perhaps one year later after its already released.. lol
Yeah most carrier branded phone either don't provide any updates or extremely slow. This is one of those catches when buying a carrier branded phone.
How's your X2 pro. I read from Whirlpool, Toby deals going ok?
How much does the Colour OS matter if you use a custom launcher?
Not much at all IMO. I'm on ColorOS 7 and still run Nova Launcher as I'm used to it. Some differences maybe in the settings menu, but hardly worth mentioning.
It plays quite well with Nova launcher.
This or Realme xt?
I already bought the realme xt from catch and yet to get it delivered… this tempts me… can anyone pls suggest?
this much better Snapdragon 855
Thanks… now I need to think what to do with the realme.. lol
This vs LG deal?
Or wait and pray for v50 deal?
This is much better than the LG in terms of aesthetics and battery life I think.
If nothing else, I trust oppo more than lg when it comes to software.
Comparing freshly dumped diarrhea to a half dried turd, I know.
Oppo updates? I believe as slow as LG
I personally think I may be a slight LG fanboy so would say V50… But this is a super cool phone too and arguably nicer in a few ways. Depends on your preferences really at the price neither will disappoint
Hmmm I never had an oppo before so might give it a whirl. Maybe green version
I don't care how good this may seem on paper, you're comparing a Chinese phone with a Korean phone.
Also see the following: https://www.finder.com.au/samsung-galaxy-s10-5g-vs-lg-v50-th…
LG has a higher screen resolution.
Oppo is Chinese, and their phones are produced in China.
Korean companies, such as LG or Samsung, cannot produce phones in Korea as it is too expensive there. They get their phones manufactured in China. So does Apple.
The LG V50 from recent JB deal was Made in Korea. Even the second screen was Made in Korea. Only the charger that came with the phone was made in China.
If possible I prefer Korean made phones
@neonlight: I think currently G8S is on sale @ JB. There is another thread so you may want to check from those who have purchased whether that is also Made in Korea or not.
Clueless much?
Samsung and LG both manufacture in Korea. In my opinion the only Chinese made phones that are on par to Korean for quality are Huawei and Apple. As of recently Chinese company BBK electronics the parent company of Realme, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus and iQOO have nearly caught up. My personal pick is Sony's Xperia line of phones which are still made in Japan, amazes me as much as it does anyone.
Don't know what source you have read mate, but a quick Google search shows that less than 10% of total Samsung production is in S. Korea.
Majority used to come from China, but they have started relocating to Vietnam etc.
Think about it economically. It is unfeasible to have majority of its production in Korea. The workers wages, relative to the other mentioned nations, is far too high. Korea has a minimum wage of around $11 AUD, which might sound small compared to Australia (which has one of the highest minimum wages in the world) it still is one of the highest minimum wages. This means that it effectivley costs more to hire employees to do factory work, for example, in Korea compared to China or Vietnam.
Also, LG has since moved existing production lines in Korea to other places last year.
Source: https://stats.oecd.org/Index.aspx?DataSetCode=RMW
Source 2: https://www.cnet.com/news/lg-halts-phone-manufacturing-in-so…
Samsung S series always made in Korea, LG V and G series in Korea, yes that only accounts for 10-20% of their phones. But the top models are always made in Korea (LG moving to Vietnam as of recently), and Japan for Sony.
Best phone I've had in my life, only downside is that you need a case as I feel the glass back lets the phone slide around in my pockets too much.
I second this, been using it for a while and very impressed
That's basically all glass backs, isn't it?
Haha my first phone with a glass back actually, usually went for metal backed phones before this one like HTC phones before they started to go downhill.
If JB pricematch…strategy would be to buy giftcards using this deal first. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/534359
Can you use multiple gift card at the same time?! You know…sometimes they dont
Better than the LG V50 deal
similar, diff tradeoff, this has a better camera
what makes the LG better?
The screen resolution.
Depends what you want. I prefer High end audio with DAC and dual screen. Already got Oneplus as main driver…
Thanks OP, bought one. I'm living in NZ currently and there's not a great range of phones available here. Gonna get it posted over to me yay.
For anyone considering, I've been reseaching for weeks now because I smashed the screen on my Galaxy 8.
Pros for this deal from what I can see
Cons
Great price
I have been using this phone for past 6 months or so, it's a great phone. Any questions, hit me up.
How would you compare the camera to samsung s10 or s20 or iphone 11?
Does this have Widevine L1? Can you play Netflix and Amazon Prime in HD?
Yes you can
since it doesnt have a phone jack is there an adaptor for usb c to connect your headphones? can you still play music?
There is, but you should do some research on it. Android has an unfortunate case where certain dongles don't work properly.
Usually, audio out works, but sometimes, your mic on your earphones might not.
nvm, just saw its single sim
Have you used Gcam Pixel mod for photos? If so, it pretty reliable?
Just retrieved it from Harvey Norman.
I can confirm the following:
No Optus Logo when startup.
There are some Optus Apps pre-installed.
Can the optus apps be uninstalled?
Yes. It is just a standard “my Optus” Android app
Im guessing it would mean u would need to wait for an update from Optus for Color OS7
Thank you very much, I just bought one for my girlfriend that still uses her galaxy s9 that has a smashed screen and less than a day worth of battery, she refuses to get a new phone.
That means the Oppo Find X2 is going on sale soon!
And in mid 2021 you will be able to purchase it for $599.
Then the find x3 will be out
LOL… that's pathetic comments. $1599 price tag and $599 in one year. Suprised or not? Happy or not?
It is just normal price in everywhere and it will drop several months later.
I assume being Optus this will not work with VOLTE on Telstra?
Its not Carrier Locked, Just comes with Optus Software, and Single SIM.
As far as i'm aware VOLTE should work fine if you're using Telstra.
I bought one yesterday and put a Boost sim in it. I have the volte icon connection at the top of the screen.
How is the camera on this phone compare to S10 or S20 camera?
Well Techradar says this phone is the same as the 10x (difference being 5g vs 4g):
https://www.techradar.com/au/reviews/oppo-reno-5g
And the 10x got a 116 on dxoMark:
https://www.dxomark.com/oppo-reno-10x-zoom-camera-review/
A 116 score is pretty good and compares well to s10+ (113 dxo score) and s20 ultra (122 dxo)
Bought one … a bit heavy compared to my previous phone Galaxy S8 but the camera looks super good… screen is decent as well.. for $599 no complaints..
JB wont price match this as this is the Optus variant and JB sells an unbranded one
Seems JB is a Telstra version as it specifically says "Compatible with the Telstra 5G network". Does it mean it won't work with Optus 5G…!
It will work
Are these native Android?
No, but lightly skinned over the top with ColorOS
Hardly "lightly". Color OS is garbage.
thanks op mothers day gift all sorted out now.
If you live in Victoria you can give it to her next mother's Day 2021 ;-)
Pleasently surprised not seeing a single 5G antivaxxer comment on this deal.
Weird question…could a 5G phone like this function as a mobile broadband modem in tethering mode?
Just a thought and obviously it would depend on the 5G coverage in that particular area but what speeds could this achieve?
Yes but why would you cook your processor after hours of tethering when your can just buy a modem
Because it would be mobile
You can get 4g modems which take sim cards. I've got one
@Zalur: Yeah I was looking at the HTC Telstra but that's a bit pricey and I was just wondering if a 5G mobile could do the job?
Which model do you have? I haven't seen any other than the HTC, do you know of any others?
@JTTheMan: I've done both - had a 4g mobile phone used as a hotspot (for 2-3hrs a day everyday) and have had the modem. Save your phone and use a modem, tethering cooks the phone and reduces its life, phone weren't designed for it long term. I use a Huawei Optus E5186 Wireless Broadband Modem Router. Picked a used one off gumtree for $20. Works a treat with catch connect sim cards. Unfortunately I can't offer much experience on 5g modems. 4g works great for basic usage, netflix and google home.
@Zalur: I already have the Optus Huawei 4G modem, I'm exploring all the 5G options and the only one I have found is the Telstra HTC.
No, I don't really want to tether to a phone but I'm exploring all the options since there are no options.
Your response to my questions is exactly the same as Optus and I've spent hours on hold with them!
It's so frustrating how little information is out there!
a year old, newer better models coming they are just cleaning out stock in anticipation.