The Oppo Reno15 Pro 5G proves to be a well-built upper mid-range smartphone with clear strengths in build quality, features and battery life. Its compact chassis, high-contrast AMOLED display with a peak brightness of nearly 2,000 cd/m², and a six-year update commitment make it a reliable companion for everyday use.

The strong camera performance, particularly from the 200 MP main sensor and the optical zoom, rounds off the overall package nicely. In terms of performance, the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 delivers solid results. The generous 6,500 mAh battery impresses with excellent runtimes and fast charging speeds, while the lack of wireless charging and the inclusion of USB 2.0 remain clear shortcomings. Overall, the Reno15 Pro offers a compelling mix of everyday usability, design and technology. However, at a price of €799, it also faces strong competition from rivals such as the Poco F8 Ultra and the Galaxy S26.

The Reno15 Pro is available directly from Oppo’s online store, but is also offered by retailers such as Amazon.

The Reno15 Pro represents the top model in Oppo’s upper mid-range lineup and aims to impress with its large battery and high-quality camera setup. The naming is somewhat confusing, as the model tested here is marketed as the Oppo Reno15 Pro Mini in other regions.

With an RRP of €799, it not only has to compete with the comparison devices selected here, but also, at least on paper, with models such as the Xiaomi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S26, which offer a similar form factor.

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The Oppo Reno15 Pro 5G is a relatively compact smartphone and, in terms of its rear design, bears some resemblance to the iPhone 16 Pro. However, Oppo takes a different approach when it comes to colours, offering two distinctive options in Dusk Black (which appears more brown in practice) and Aurora Blue (our test unit).

The matte aluminium frame is resistant to fingerprints, while the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 7i. Although the rear panel is made of plastic, it is well executed and visually appealing. Overall, the build quality is convincing, and the smartphone is IP68-certified, making it both dust- and water-resistant.

In terms of features, there are no major omissions. However, compromises include the relatively slow USB 2.0 standard, as well as the lack of UWB and wireless charging.

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As its name suggests, the Oppo Reno15 Pro 5G supports the current 5G mobile standard, although its frequency band coverage is somewhat more limited than that of pricier devices. In practice, however, this is only likely to make a difference when travelling to more distant countries.

Call quality is clear and natural when holding the Reno15 Pro to the ear. Background noise suppression also works well in most cases, although the phone does reach its limits in very loud surroundings.

When it comes to Wi-Fi, the Reno15 Pro delivers a pleasant surprise: according to the spec sheet, it only supports Wi-Fi 6, but it can also use the 6 GHz spectrum, meaning Wi-Fi 6E. Transfer rates are correspondingly high and also remain stable.

The Reno15 Pro ships with Google Android 16 and ColorOS 16 already installed, and Oppo promises five major Android updates. In addition, the smartphone will receive security patches for six years.

The smartphone comes in slim packaging that avoids the use of obvious plastic. There is very little information on sustainability, with only a few figures on metal content listed in the specifications. The device is not intended to be repaired by the user.

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Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

Screen flickering / PWM detected	90 Hz Amplitude: 17.24 % Secondary Frequency: 2000 Hz
The display backlight flickers at 90 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 90 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 7962 (minimum: 5 – maximum: 343500) Hz was measured.

Display Response Times

↔    Response Time Black to White
1 ms … rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↗ 0.4905 ms rise
	↘ 0.5105 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 3 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20 ms).
↔    Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
1.05 ms … rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↗ 0.4535 ms rise
	↘ 0.5935 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 4 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (31.3 ms).

The Oppo Reno15 Pro 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8450 paired with 12 GB of LPDDR5x RAM. The SoC is positioned in the mid-range, but it delivers good everyday performance and also offers enough power for gaming. It is a pity, however, that Oppo is still using older UFS 3.1 storage here.

Surface temperatures rise noticeably under load, but remain within a safe range. However, throttling in the 3DMark stress test is quite pronounced.

The speakers deliver decent sound quality, although lower frequencies are somewhat muffled and weak. Auracast is not supported at present.

At 6,500 mAh, the Reno15 Pro 5G’s battery is not only large but also delivers very good runtimes. With a suitable charger, the phone can be charged at up to 80 watts. In that case, a full charge takes just 51 minutes (50%: 22 min, 80%: 37 min).

(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 44.1 °C / 111 F, compared to the average of 32.9 °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 45.1 °C / 113 F, compared to the average of 35.2 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 247 °C for the class Smartphone.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 44.5 °C / 112 F, compared to the average of 34 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.1 °C / 81 F, compared to the device average of 32.9 °C / 91 F.

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Battery Runtime

The Oppo Reno15 Pro 5G impresses with its strong display, long battery life, capable cameras and generous update policy, but falls short in terms of performance, storage and features.

ⓘ Daniel Schmidt

Total Sustainability Score: 56.9%

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