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Oppo Reno8

Oppo has three phones in its Reno8 line: the premium midrange Reno8 Pro, the more affordable Reno8 Lite and then the Goldilocks model, the Reno8.

While this phone doesn't have the same flagship camera tech that the Reno8 Pro boasts, it still has a sleek build, fast-charging technology and a decent processor for the price. But is the Reno8 truly the best of the bunch?

DESIGN

The Oppo Reno8 comes in two colour options: Shimmer Black and Shimmer Gold. I tested the latter option, which is also fitted with Oppo's Glow finish. This means that under different lighting conditions and angles, the body reflects multiple colours, including reds, blues and greens.

Overall, it is a stunning, highend look - this author even received compliments on it. As the back is plastic, it feels more robust than glass phones, and it doesn't have the Reno8 Pro's nasty habit of throwing itself off surfaces. The camera module is quite a statement, protruding out on

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