OPPO Reno7 A review. looks good

　The  model "OPPO Reno7 A" was lent for a certain period of time, so I will review it. The color is dream blue.

　This machine is equipped with Snapdragon 695 and FeliCa and costs about $326 yen. Competitors in the same price range would be Redmi Note11 Pro 5G and moto g52j. What is worrisome about the two competing models is the lack of sophistication in the design.　However, the OPPO Reno7 A is quite simple, clean, and has a very sophisticated impression.　The design of the camera protrusion is a current trend that incorporates the latest high-end. Although I personally feel that the "AI" logo is unfashionable, I think that it is a well-organized design in this price range.

　Both front and back sides are flat. The sides are flat, solid and dignified. It's a pretty good impression among competing models in the same price range. 

　The back is smooth and comfortable to the touch. Although it has a matte finish that does not leave fingerprints, the OPPO Glow is a special processing process that allows the glitter to shine and show various expressions depending on the amount of light. I think it's a big point to realize the appearance of such a glossy material with a trendy matte finish. The sparkle of the lame looks like it's likely to be liked or disliked, and it may be especially appealing to women.

　Since it is made of plastic, it naturally lacks a sense of luxury when compared to high-end models. These design efforts can be said to be an important factor in considering this machine.

　Flat screens are the latest trend, except for top-end models. It is also advantageous for watching videos without worrying about the movement of the left and right edges of the screen. AGC (former Asahi Glass) glass is used for the display glass.

　The previous model was liquid crystal, but it is organic EL, so it is perfect for watching movies. In addition, the screen brightness is slightly low, so there may be scenes where visibility becomes a concern due to direct sunlight during periods of particularly strong sunlight, but fortunately there were no situations that worried me during the test. bottom.

　It's a pity that the lower bezel is thick because it's stylish.　Since the housing is waterproof and dustproof IP68, it is superior to the water resistant Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

　There are many products from manufacturers that cannot use in-screen fingerprint authentication, and there are many products that are not good in the low-priced range even with decent manufacturers. However, the fingerprint authentication sensor of this unit is comfortable because it can be unlocked smoothly for in-screen authentication. Although it is a low-cost optical type, there is no particular phenomenon that the unlocking accuracy is significantly deteriorated outdoors or authentication is not possible.

　Also, when you hold it in your hand, the fingerprint authentication part or screen is displayed, and you can unlock it smoothly. If you set the screen to light up by double-tapping the screen, you can use it on your desk.　The weight is lighter than the previous model.

　The volume key and power key are placed in symmetrical positions. It tends to malfunction when you place your finger on the opposite side and apply force to push the button. iPhone users may not feel uncomfortable, but switching from a general Android smartphone can be confusing at first. This takes a lot of getting used to, so if you use it carefully for a while, there will be almost no problems.

　SoC is Snapdragon 695. Since the performance has not improved from the previous model OPPO Reno5 A equipped with Snapdragon 765G, we should not expect to continue playing high-quality 3D games. The benchmark results are as follows.

• AnTuTu v9.4.0: 379,973 points
• Geekbench 5 single score: 643 points
• Geekbench 5 multiscore: 1682 points
• Geekbench 5 Compute(OpenCL): 1383点
• Geekbench 5 Compute(Vulkun): 1182点
• 3DMark for Android (v2.2 4809) Wild Life: 1208 points, average 7.2fps
• 3DMark for Android (v2.2 4809) Wild Life Extreme Unlimited: 353 points, average 2fps
• 3DMark for Android(v2.2 4809) Sling Shot：4038
• 3DMark for Android(v2.2 4809) Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkun)：2718
• 3DMark for Android(v2.2 4809) Sling Shot Extreme Unlimited (OpenGL ES 3.1)：3076
• PCMark：8061

OS	ColorOS 12 Android 11
SoC	Snapdragon 695 5G Spectra 346T
memory	6 GB
capacity	128 GB
screen	6.4 type (2400 × 1080), 90Hz drive
camera	Wide-angle 48 million pixels Super-wide-angle 8 million pixels Macro 2 million pixels
front camera	16 million pixels
Battery	4500mAh, W fast charging
size	Approx. 159.7 x Approx. 73.4 x Approx. 7.6 (mm), Approx. 175g
5G	n3/n28/n41/n77/n78
LTE	TD-LTE Band 38/40/41/42 LTE FDD Band 1/3/4/5/8/12/17/18/19/26/28
3G	UMTS(WCDMA) Band 1/4/5/6/8/19
others	In-screen fingerprint authentication, NFC & Osaifu-Keitai Waterproof and dustproof (IPX8 / IP6X) Dream Blue, Starry Black

　However, like the previous model, there is almost no dissatisfaction with daily use such as browsing SNS. Even if the performance is not high, it does not feel uncomfortable depending on the tuning. Thanks to suppressing it to 90Hz instead of 120Hz, the event that hits when scrolling on Twitter is minimal. It can be used normally. Anyway, slimy smoothness is good! It may be unsatisfactory for those who say, but if not, this machine will provide a well-balanced and sufficient scrolling experience.

　I read multiple review articles with many embedded photos, videos, tweets, etc. It is an article that there are times when it is jerky with a high-drive midrange, but this machine has minimal jerking. When scrolling at a slightly high speed, the screen transition is prioritized according to the inertia of the flip, and there were scenes where the unrendered white page was displayed for a little longer, but the impression of the movement was better than the stuttering. will receive

　Assuming that the adoption of this SoC is affirmative, it can be said that the refresh rate and tuning are well arranged without overstretching.

　Let's take a look at the camera.　Wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle, and macro trinocular configuration. 5x digital zoom. I felt that the shutter was slow and it was easier to shake than other lenses　The main camera is 48 million pixels. Operates at approximately 12 million pixels with pixel mixing (pixel binning). I'm a little concerned about resolution.

　The ultra-wide angle can take powerful images, but I'm worried about it being noisy. However, it is normal that the image quality of an ultra-wide-angle camera is not good in this price range.

　I was worried that the auto was weak in HDR or the highlights tended to be overexposed. I feel the narrowness of the dynamic range.

　Impression that it tends to fail when shooting in auto and is very vulnerable to lack of light. A slightly bright city night view. I'm worried about the image quality processing that makes the watercolor paint blur. Auto on the left, night mode on the right. If you switch to night view mode, the overexposure of highlights will be suppressed and it will be better. However, I can't erase the noise in the sky and feel it's not good enough.

　Try the night view at the darker usual location

　It seems that the ISO sensitivity was forcibly raised even when shooting in the night view mode, where the compositing process should definitely run the most powerfully. Noise, ringing, and false colors occur, and the sense of detail is also lacking.

　In addition to daytime and nighttime shots, we also tested the camera in a dimly lit store such as a bar, but we were plagued by noise and camera shake, and we sometimes failed to shoot in the first place. Failure example. It is necessary to check whether there is blurring immediately after shooting. There is no optical image stabilization in the main, and the image sensor is fundamentally too small, so the camera has to be fixed for a long time to increase the shutter speed. I got it." Moving the smartphone seems to increase the number of mistakes. It is necessary to be careful not to move it while pointing it firmly at the subject, I tried tap focusing and shot again about 4 times, but I didn't succeed in focusing and the focus shifted.

　In addition to not supporting 4K video recording, FHD / 60fps and HD / 60fps are also not supported. It does not support optical image stabilization, so it is easy to shake while walking. The ISP grade associated with the SoC limits the width and image quality of video recording.

　OPPO's latest 45,000 yen model, without knowing other companies' cheap models, and I can't help but feel dissatisfied with the camera overall just because I know the OPPO Find X2 Pro and the successive Reno A series. At the moment, Xiaomi's Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is the camera-focused choice in the same price range. I look forward to further improvements in future updates.

　Supports 2 physical SIMs. The second one doubles as a microSD card slot. The carrier version is a single SIM, but dual SIM operation is possible because it supports eSIM.

　Compatible with 3 companies' platinum bands and 4 companies' networks. I used it with UQ mobile and LINEMO, but it was comfortable. 5G Sub6 is compatible with n77/78 and not compatible with docomo's n79.

　In my environment, I was having trouble connecting to the Internet with a Wi-Fi router, but this unit was not compatible with Wi-Fi6. It's a disappointing point with Reno5 A, but it hasn't been improved. Please be careful if you are using the latest standard Wi-Fi router or are considering introducing it.

　Unfortunately the sound is monaural. I can't recommend it for people who have a situation where they watch videos with sound coming from the speakers on the horizontal screen, but compared to the OPPO A55s 5G, the sound quality is good, so if you don't use the speakers in the first place or only watch videos on the vertical screen, there's no problem. . You can use both wireless and wired earphones.

　It's great that the battery capacity is 4500mAh, which is an increase of 500mAh, even though it's slightly lighter and has a cleaner design than the previous model. The battery is good and lasts for a full day. It's a pity that it doesn't support wireless charging and 18W wired fast charging, but people who always plug into the charging cable every night and charge it will be able to operate without problems.

　Regarding ColorOS, I think that people who knew up to the first generation OPPO RenoA had a pretty negative image, such as the strong peculiarities and the inability to use the developer mode properly, but after that generation, the unique color has faded considerably, and it is closer to AOSP. I approached the straightforward UI of. Of course, you can double the speed of the animation from the developer mode, and I think it's becoming quite easy to use.

　In terms of functionality, it also has functions unique to a device with a strong manufacturer-specific UI, such as a security folder and application startup lock, so it will be easy to use as a main device. "Quick launch (long press when unlocking fingerprint authentication, fast launch of any application)" introduced by OnePlus is also possible. Shortcuts can also be specified, so the Twitter posting screen can be displayed immediately. This is seriously the best.

　My personal dissatisfaction is that I still can't start the camera immediately by pressing the power button twice. I always feel that this function is essential for using a smartphone without missing a photo opportunity. However, it is possible to mitigate the weaknesses by assigning the camera to the "quick launch" mentioned above, enabling the "screen on when the terminal is lifted" setting and swiping from the edge of the lock screen to activate the camera. Is possible.

　It is also equipped with a function that suppresses system deterioration for 36 months and a virtual memory function, and it claims that it can be used smoothly for a long time. This point cannot be confirmed unless it is used for a long time, but I would like to expect it. It is worrisome that it is not the latest Android 11 at the time of shipment, and that the update period is not promised to users. If you claim that it can be used for a long time, I would like you to clearly state the number of OS updates and the warranty period for providing security patches.

　I think the decisive factor in choosing this unit is the stylish housing that is waterproof and dustproof. I'm glad if you can use it as a reference.