The Oppo Reno 5G is a great phone, and one of the more affordable first-wave 5G models. We’re just not sure you should buy this instead of the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom, which is largely the same but without 5G. If it was £50 extra SIM-free and you were planning on keeping it for several years before upgrading, it’d be no contest. 5G is the way forwards. But in the UK at least you have to buy the Oppo Reno 5G as part of a 5G contract. They’re expensive for now and, if you have not hit the geographical jackpot, not necessarily all that useful just yet.

Fun, versatile camera; Very good battery life; Plenty of power and storage;

5G isn’t worth the price of admission for everyone yet; Software is not the prettiest;

The first thing that comes to mind when I think about the Oppo Reno isn’t the 5G connectivity, the pop-up camera or 10-times zoom, it’s how weighty it feels.

The Oppo Reno breaks far more new ground than most flagships do and while it’s not cheap, by the standards of 5G phones, it strikes out as close to a bargain as these things come.

No notch; Improved software; Versatile camera kit;

5G experience is inconsistent; Hefty design; No headphone jack;

Fun, versatile camera; Very good battery life; Plenty of power and storage;

5G isn’t worth the price of admission for everyone yet; Software is not the prettiest;

We are talking about the latest OPPO smartphone, the next in a series of devices the company have been creating that pushes the boundaries of photography and performance.

We like the camera, the design and the battery life, but even with a 'shark fin' selfie camera, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom is going to struggle to stand out in what's already a crowded market.

Impressive camera performance, Attractive 'all screen' design, Plenty of power

A little on the thick side, Android skin could be improved, No waterproofing

The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom feels stylish in a way few phones do, from its smooth rear design to the asymmetrical and unapologetic pop-up camera. It may feel a little slow to use at times, thanks to the slow-to-respond user interface, but in general it’s a processing powerhouse that’ll do all you ask of...

Sleek design, Novel 'pop-up' camera, Fast processor

Not actually 10x optical zoom, UI feels a little slow to use, A little heavy

Oppo has delivered a well-rounded and exciting new flagship that doesn't do as you might expect. It has the potential to take on some serious camera phone contenders too.

Fantastic triple camera, Impressive battery life, Great performance

ColorOS is still awkward, No wireless charging, No water resistance

: A big, beautiful smartphone with a decent collection of cameras and great battery life

Gorgeous design, Big, notchless display, Good quality 48MP images

No IP rating, No 3.5mm headphone jack

Optical zoom seems to be the new obsession in the smartphone camera market, with the likes of Huawei, Honor, and OnePlus trying to beat one another. But before any of these companies made their move, OPPO was already playing around with periscope-style zoom lenses.

Outstanding battery life, Solid hardware and software performance, Less bloatware, Good cameras (in right zoom levels)

No IP rating, Not available in the US