OPPO Reno4 Pro review: A smooth performer with a steeper price tag

Competing against the dominance of OnePlus in the Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 price category isn't an easy feat. OnePlus' hardware clubbing flagship processor (even though a generation old now) and a good camera, aren't easy to ignore. The Reno 4 Pro priced at Rs 34,990 is a neat piece of hardware, but it falls short on a few fronts.

A rather good-looking smartphone, the Reno 4 Pro has a premium build quality. Frankly, if you hide the OPPO branding from the rear, I would easily believe it to be a Samsung flagship. Even though it houses a 6.5-inch display, Reno 4 Pro doesn't feel huge or uncomfortable to hold. Instead, the matte finish at the rear awards it a comfortable grip - unlike glossy ones that are super slippery to hold.

The matte finish also prevents it from attracting finger impressions. However, soft finish at the front and the rough finish at the rear was a disconnect for me. Moving on, the sleek and lightweight design along with a few neat tricks ensures the phone can be operated comfortably with just one hand. For instance, the smart sidebar has necessary tools such as screenshots, screen recording, calculator and I was able to add more apps including email, browser, Otter to name a few. There is also an option to resize the keyboard for one-hand operation.

Complementing the design is the 6.5-inch screen with 90Hz refresh rate and 2400 x 1080 resolution, which is bright to look at. With the display slightly curved from the side and blending into the sleek bezels, there wasn't any hindrance around the display. The small punch hole for a selfie camera didn't bother me as it doesn't interfere much while streaming or gaming. I loved streaming movies and shows over Hotstar and Amazon Prime on this smartphone. Also, because I didn't have to worry about the battery as the 65W adaptor bundled in the box juices this up rather quickly (full 100 % in less than 40 minutes).