Oppo Reno5 Lite
$250
Overview
Oppo Reno5 Lite is a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2021 with a 6.43-inch AMOLED, MediaTek Helio P95 chipset, 48 main camera, and 4310 mAh battery.
The device runs ColorOS with features like MariSilicon. Priced at $250, it targets users seeking mid-range performance.
Specifications of Oppo Reno5 Lite
The display of Oppo Reno5 Lite measures 6.43 inches with AMOLED technology. Peak brightness reaches 430 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1080x2400 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Oppo Reno5 Lite features 4 rear cameras: 48 main, 8MP ultrawide. Video recording supports up to 2160p.
The battery of Oppo Reno5 Lite has 4310mAh capacity with 30 wired charging. A full charge takes approximately 73 min minutes.
The performance of Oppo Reno5 Lite is powered by the MediaTek Helio P95 chipset with IMG 9XM-HP8 (PowerVR GM9446) GPU. Geekbench scores reach 400 single-core and 1550 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 207500.
The memory of Oppo Reno5 Lite offers 8GB RAM with 128GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X RAM technology. Storage is 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM.
The connectivity of Oppo Reno5 Lite includes Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth 5.1. NFC is supported for contactless payments.
The build of Oppo Reno5 Lite weighs 172g with Plastic frame and Glass back. Dimensions measure 160.1 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm.
The software of Oppo Reno5 Lite runs Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 with ColorOS. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oppo Reno5 Lite
Yes, Oppo Reno5 Lite is good for photography with its 48 camera. It handles everyday photography well with solid detail and color accuracy.
Oppo Reno5 Lite with MediaTek Helio P95 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Oppo Reno5 Lite receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Oppo Reno5 Lite has a 4310mAh battery. This provides full-day battery life with typical usage patterns.
Oppo Reno5 Lite at $250 is a mid-range device. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.
Oppo Reno5 Lite supports 30 wired charging with full charge in approximately 73 min minutes.
Oppo Reno5 Lite is available in 128GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Oppo Reno5 Lite has a 6.43-inch AMOLED with 60Hz refresh rate and 430 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10.
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Verdict
The Oppo Reno5 Lite delivers solid value for budget-conscious users who need reliable performance. The phone excels in versatile camera system. Select this phone for reliable daily use, if you seek good value without compromising on essential features.
Key Specifications
Display
6.43"
Main Camera
48
Chipset
MediaTek Helio P95
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | N/A |
| 5G mmWave Bands | N/A |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | 4G LTE |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support |
Launch
| Announced | 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, March 23 |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $350 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 160.1 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight (g) | 172 |
| Build Materials | Plastic |
| Frame | Plastic |
| Back Finish | Glass |
| Colors | ["Fluid Black", "Fantastic Purple"] |
| IP Rating | N/A |
| Rugged Certifications | N/A |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | 0x0x0 |
| Thermal Solution | Passive Cooling |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic Vibration |
Display
| Panel Type | AMOLED |
| Size (inches) | 6.43 |
| Resolution (px) | 1080x2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 9:20 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 409 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 85 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 180 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 430 |
| HDR Standards | HDR10 |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 16 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 360 |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P95 |
| CPU | 2x Cortex • A75 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex • A55 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | IMG 9XM-HP8 (PowerVR GM9446) |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 0.6 TOPS |
| ISP Features | AI Scene Enhancement |
| Modem | MediaTek Helio P95 |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 400 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 1550 |
| AnTuTu Score | 207500 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X RAM |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Storage Type | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| Storage Speed | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable Storage | microSDXC |
| Slot Type | microSD |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 4 |
| Main Sensor | 48 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/2.0" |
| Main Sensor Model | Samsung GM1 |
| Main Lens | f/1.7, 26mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | PDAF |
| Pixel Binning | 1.12 um |
| Ultrawide | 8MP, FOV: 119° |
| Telephoto | N/A |
| Macro | 2 |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | LED |
| Video Resolution | 2160p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265 |
| Slow Motion | 960fps |
| Video Stabilization | |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 32 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.1 |
| Aperture | f/2.4 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | Screen flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 2D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX, LDAC |
| DAC/Amp | Built-in DAC |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type C |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical) |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 4310 |
| Type | Li-Po |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 30 |
| Wired Standard | VOOC Flash Charge |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 30 min |
| Full Charge Time | 73 min |
| Wireless Charging | N/A |
| Wireless Standard | N/A |
| Reverse Wireless | N/A |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | |
| Battery Health Features | Battery Guard |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | ColorOS |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | Game Space |
| Privacy Features | App Lock, Private Safe |
| Accessibility | Color Inversion, Font Size, TalkBack |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, Charger, USB Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Case, Documentation |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!