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Oppo Reno 8

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$220
Global release; not US-official; USD-equivalent pricing
$500 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until July 2026 · Buy-by July 2024

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2022◆ Buy-by Jul 20242026

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~4-year update track record — on that basis the Reno 8 should be supported until around July 2026. Buying it today still gets you about 0.1 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Oppo's official policy · last verified 2026-06-13 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$160.26/month

2278% above the under-$300 median ($6.74/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

A compact 2022 midranger with fast 80W charging and a clean 50MP main camera.

Pros

  • Compact, light 179g body that is easy to handle
  • 80W charging is fast for its class
  • Capable 50MP Sony IMX766 main camera

Cons

  • No telephoto and only an 8MP ultra-wide
  • No IP water-resistance rating and updates near their end
Best for: Fans of smaller phonesBest for: Buyers who prioritize charging speedAvoid if: You want zoom flexibilityAvoid if: You need long-term updates

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.4-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080, 90Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 1300
RAM8GB / 12GB
Storage128GB / 256GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
ultra-wide8MP
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery4,500 mAh
Charging80W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions160.6 × 73.4 × 7.7 mm
Weight179 g
Materialsglass front, glass back, plastic frame
Water resistancenone
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 12 with ColorOS 12.1 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, NFC
Update policy~2 years of updates (our estimate from Oppo's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Reno 8 a compact phone?

Relatively, yes. Its 6.4-inch screen and 179g weight make it smaller and lighter than most current phones.

Does the Reno 8 have a telephoto camera?

No. It pairs a 50MP main camera with an 8MP ultra-wide; the third sensor is a filler macro and is omitted here.

How long is the Reno 8 supported?

It was estimated for about two OS upgrades and four years of security patches, with end of support around mid-2026.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-13.