Oppo Reno 5G — Full Specifications, Features & Price in Pakistan

Introduction

Read this first: the Oppo Reno 5G is not part of the Reno5 series. It is the original 2019 Reno 5G — the 5G version of the first-generation Reno 10x Zoom, launched in April 2019 with a Snapdragon 855, a 6.6-inch notch-free panoramic AMOLED display, a 48 MP camera with periscope zoom, and Oppo's famous shark-fin motorised pop-up selfie camera.

Key Specifications at a Glance

Specification	Detail
Brand / Model	Oppo / Reno 5G (2019, first-generation Reno 10x Zoom 5G)
Announced / Released	April 2019 / May 2019
Dimensions / Weight	162 x 77.2 x 9.3 mm / 215 g
Build	Gorilla Glass 6 front, Gorilla Glass 5 back, aluminium frame
Display	6.6-inch AMOLED panoramic, 1080 x 2340, 60Hz, no notch
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU / GPU	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485) / Adreno 640
RAM / Storage	8 GB / 256 GB (UFS 2.1); hybrid microSD slot
Rear camera	Triple: 48 MP f/1.7 Sony IMX586 OIS + 13 MP periscope telephoto + 8 MP ultrawide
Front camera	16 MP motorised pop-up (shark-fin design)
Battery	4065 mAh, 20 W VOOC 3.0 wired charging
OS at launch	Android 9 Pie, ColorOS 6
Network	5G (early NSA 5G), dual Nano-SIM (hybrid slot)
Biometrics	In-display optical fingerprint sensor
Extras	USB Type-C, NFC (region dependent)
Colours	Ocean Green, Jet Black

Design and Build Quality

The 2019 Reno 5G is a design statement: a completely notch-free 6.6-inch display, a 215-gram glass-and-metal body at 9.3 mm thick, and the iconic shark-fin pop-up — a wedge-shaped motorised module that rises from the top edge to reveal the 16 MP selfie camera and the LED flash.

Display Features

The 6.6-inch AMOLED panoramic display was the phone's raison d'être in 2019: 1080 x 2340 resolution, no notch, no punch hole, just uninterrupted screen. It is a 60Hz panel — high refresh rates had not arrived yet — but the true blacks and slim bezels still look elegant. Brightness is modest by modern standards, so outdoor use is merely adequate.

Processor and Performance

The Snapdragon 855 with Adreno 640 was the Android flagship chip of 2019, and it remains usable in 2026 for everyday apps, video, and light-to-moderate gaming — roughly comparable to a modern entry-level chip in CPU terms, though far behind on efficiency and AI features.

RAM and Storage

The configuration is 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage — generous storage that remains ample today — plus a hybrid microSD slot that shares space with the second SIM. Eight gigabytes is enough for the phone's software era, though modern heavy multitasking will push it.

Camera Features

The camera system was flagship-grade in 2019 and remains interesting: a 48 MP Sony IMX586 main sensor with OIS, a 13 MP periscope telephoto, and an 8 MP ultrawide. The periscope gives genuine optical zoom reach that many newer mid-rangers lack, and OIS steadies both photos and video.

Battery and Charging

A 4065 mAh battery with 20 W VOOC 3.0 charging — fast for 2019, slow today, with a full charge taking well over an hour. The critical used-market reality: this battery is seven years old. Even a lightly used example will have meaningful degradation, and a heavily used one may barely last half a day.

Software and Updates

Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6 is the shipping software, with updates long ended — this is the oldest software in the entire slice, and it matters. Many modern banking apps and some Google services now require newer Android versions, so verify your essential apps install and run before buying. There will be no security patches, ever.

Connectivity and Additional Features

The Reno 5G was among the very first 5G phones — early NSA 5G on the Snapdragon X50 modem, with band support tuned for 2019 launch markets. In Pakistan it will effectively be a 4G LTE device; verify LTE band compatibility with your carrier.

Variants, Colours and Availability

The Reno 5G sold as 8 GB / 256 GB in Ocean Green and Jet Black, with the closely related Reno 10x Zoom (4G, Snapdragon 855) as its sibling — some sellers conflate the two, so confirm 'Reno 5G' in settings and check for 5G network options.

Price in Pakistan and PTA Information

No verified Pakistan price exists for the original Reno 5G. Overseas reference pricing (Parhlo, USA listing) sits around $324 for import units — a rough import reference, not a local market price. The store catalog's Rs. 40,000 figure is from the October 2026 import and is stale after the market-wide surge; do not treat it as current.

Main Advantages and Limitations

Advantages

• Notch-free 6.6-inch panoramic AMOLED — still a striking design
• Snapdragon 855 flagship chip, usable for daily tasks even now
• 48 MP Sony IMX586 with OIS plus genuine periscope telephoto
• Iconic shark-fin pop-up selfie camera — a collector's talking point
• 256 GB storage plus hybrid microSD slot

Limitations

• Seven years old: battery degradation is near-certain
• Software frozen at Android 9 — modern banking apps may not run
• No security updates, ever again
• Pop-up mechanism is a mechanical failure point with no practical repair path
• Import-only; PTA registration usually absent and must be budgeted
• Heavy at 215 g with slow 20 W charging

Who Should Consider This Phone?

The original Reno 5G is for collectors, Oppo enthusiasts, and buyers who want a conversation-piece secondary phone with a real periscope camera and a pop-up selfie module — not for anyone needing a reliable primary device. It suits a tinkerer who understands Android 9's app limitations and accepts the battery gamble. Everyone else in this slice gets a better daily driver from the Reno 5, 5 Pro, or 6 Pro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Oppo Reno 5G part of the Reno5 series?

No — this is the critical distinction. The Reno 5G is the 2019 original (Reno 10x Zoom 5G, Snapdragon 855). The Reno5 series (Reno 5, 5 Pro, 5 Pro+) launched in late 2020 with completely different hardware.

What is the price of the Oppo Reno 5G in Pakistan?

No verified local price exists. Overseas import references are around $324; the catalog's Rs. 40,000 figure is stale. Confirm the latest used price with Zohaan Mobile Gallery — and budget separately for possible PTA tax.

What processor does the original Reno 5G use?

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) with Adreno 640 — the 2019 Android flagship chip, still competent for everyday use but far behind modern silicon.

How does the pop-up camera work?

A motorised 'shark-fin' wedge rises from the top edge revealing the 16 MP selfie camera and flash. Test it multiple times before buying — it is the most failure-prone part and effectively unrepairable now.

What cameras does it have?

Rear: 48MP Sony IMX586 with OIS + 13MP periscope telephoto + 8MP ultrawide. Front: 16MP pop-up. The periscope zoom remains genuinely useful.

Will my banking apps work on Android 9?

Maybe not — many banking and payment apps now require newer Android versions, and there will never be updates. Verify your essential apps on the exact unit before buying; consider this a secondary device.

Is the Reno 5G PTA approved?

Usually not — it never launched in Pakistan and most units are unregistered imports. Check the IMEI and budget for registration tax if you need full network approval.

Is the Oppo Reno 5G available at Zohaan Mobile Gallery?

The store lists it here: Oppo Reno 5G. Niche import stock — confirm availability and condition on WhatsApp before visiting.

Final Verdict

The 2019 Oppo Reno 5G is a museum piece you can still use: a notch-free panoramic AMOLED, a shark-fin pop-up camera, and a periscope zoom, all wrapped around a Snapdragon 855. But seven years is a long time — the battery is tired, Android 9 locks you out of modern apps, and the pop-up is a mechanical risk.

Looking for a used Oppo Reno 5G in Rahim Yar Khan? Zohaan Mobile Gallery lists used phones in its Oppo collection, and every used handset sold at the store comes with the store's 7-day check warranty. Availability and prices move with the used market, so confirm the latest price and PTA/IMEI status before you visit.

• View the Oppo Reno 5G on Zohaan Mobile Gallery
• How buying a used mobile works at the store
• Chat on WhatsApp: +92 305 8452080

Visit: Shop No. 6, First Floor, Iqra Plaza, Railway Road, Rahim Yar Khan 64200, Pakistan (First Floor — ground floor uses the same shop numbers). Open Monday–Thursday and Saturday–Sunday, 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.