Oppo Reno4 5G Camera review: Good bokeh and stabilization - DXOMARK - The first knowledge sharing application in Vietnam

Launched June 2020, the Oppo Reno4 5G is a high-end smartphone featuring the Snapdragon 765G chipset with 8 GB RAM / 128 GB ROM, a large 6.4-inch FHD+ 60 Hz AMOLED display and a high-capacity 4020 mAh battery with fast 65W wired charging.

The Reno4 5G also boasts a triple rear camera, including a standard wide-angle main shooter, an ultra-wide second lens, and a dedicated depth sensor. This well-priced Oppo offering drops the tele-lens module that you’ll find on the Reno4 Pro 5G.

The main camera is built around a 48 MP Quad Bayer sensor that bins down to a final 12 MP output. A standard array 8 MP sensor is used on the ultra-wide camera, and a 2 MP monochrome depth sensor makes up the triplet. Both the standard wide and ultra-wide cameras offer laser detect autofocus (LDAF).

For video, the Oppo Reno4 5G records 4K footage at 2160p/30 fps, or faster 60 fps capture when dropping the resolution to FHD 1080p or HD 720p. Video features also include Oppo’s Ultra Steady video stabilization and Ultra Night video mode.

Read on to discover the DXOMARK Camera scores and image quality analysis for the Oppo Reno4 5G.

Key camera specifications:

Standard-wide: 48 MP Quad Bayer sensor (12 MP output) with LDAF lens
Ultra-wide: 8 MP sensor with LDAF lens
Depth: 2 MP monochrome sensor
Video: 2160p/30 fps, 1080p/30/60
Video: Ultra Steady Video 3.0 & Ultra Night Video

About DXOMARK Camera tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone camera reviews, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate over 3000 test images and more than 2.5 hours of video both in controlled lab environments and in natural indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. This article is designed to highlight the most important results of our testing. For more information about the DXOMARK Camera test protocol, click here. More details on how we score smartphone cameras are available here.

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Test summary

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Oppo Reno4 5G

camera

photo
Exposure

117

Color

119

Google Pixel 7 Pro

Autofocus

116

Texture

114

Noise

116

Artifacts

bokeh
Bokeh

preview
Preview

zoom
Tele

116

Wide

117

video
Exposure

115

Color

117

Autofocus

117

Texture

104

115

Noise

118

Artifacts

Stabilization

107

117

Use cases & Conditions

Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations.

BEST 168

Outdoor

Photos & videos shot in bright light conditions (≥1000 lux)

BEST 157

Indoor

Photos & videos shot in good lighting conditions (≥100lux)

BEST 127

Lowlight

Photos & videos shot in low lighting conditions (<100 lux)

BEST 143

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photo & videos

Please be aware that beyond this point, we have not modified the initial test results. While data and products remain fully comparable, you might encounter mentions and references to the previous scores.

91st

Position in Global Ranking

1. Honor Magic5 Pro

152

2. Huawei Mate 50 Pro

149

3. Google Pixel 7 Pro

147

3. Honor Magic4 Ultimate

147

5. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

146

5. Apple iPhone 14 Pro

146

7. Huawei P50 Pro

143

8. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

141

8. Apple iPhone 13 Pro

141

8. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

141

11. Google Pixel 7

140

11. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon)

140

11. Vivo X90 Pro+

140

14. Huawei Mate 40 Pro+

139

15. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)

137

16. Vivo X90 Pro

136

16. Xiaomi 12S Ultra

136

18. Huawei Mate 40 Pro

135

18. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)

135

18. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)

135

21. Google Pixel 6 Pro

134

21. Vivo X70 Pro+

134

23. Apple iPhone 14 Plus

133

23. Apple iPhone 14

133

23. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (Snapdragon)

133

23. Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)

133

27. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

131

27. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)

131

29. Oppo Find X5 Pro

130

30. Huawei P40 Pro

129

30. Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra

129

30. Xiaomi 12T Pro

129

30. Xiaomi 12 Pro

129

34. Oppo Find X3 Pro

128

35. Apple iPhone 12 Pro

127

35. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders

127

37. Google Pixel 6

126

37. Honor Magic4 Pro

126

37. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek)

126

37. Vivo X60 Pro+

126

41. Apple iPhone 13 mini

125

41. Apple iPhone 13

125

41. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)

125

41. Vivo X50 Pro+

125

45. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

124

45. Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro

124

47. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

122

47. Google Pixel 6a

122

47. OnePlus 10 Pro

122

47. OnePlus 9 Pro

122

51. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

120

51. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)

120

53. Sony Xperia 5 IV

119

54. Sony Xperia 1 IV

118

55. Apple iPhone 12

117

55. Apple iPhone 12 mini

117

55. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)

117

55. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)

117

55. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon)

117

60. Apple iPhone 11

116

60. Asus Zenfone 8

116

60. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)

116

63. Honor 70

115

63. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Snapdragon)

115

63. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)

115

63. Xiaomi 12T

115

67. Nothing Phone(1)

114

67. OnePlus Nord 2T 5G

114

67. Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

114

67. Oppo Find X5

114

71. OnePlus 8 Pro

113

71. Xiaomi 12

113

73. Oppo Reno8 5G

112

73. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

112

75. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

111

75. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Exynos)

111

75. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos)

111

78. Google Pixel 5

109

78. Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G

109

80. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Exynos)

108

80. Xiaomi 11T Pro

108

82. Oppo Find X3 Neo

106

83. Sony Xperia 1 III

105

84. Huawei P40

102

85. Black Shark 5 Pro

101

85. Motorola Edge 30 Pro

101

87. Apple iPhone SE (2022)

100

87. Google Pixel 4a

100

89. ZTE Axon 30 Ultra

90. Oppo Find X5 Lite

91. Oppo Reno4 5G

92. Oppo A94 5G

92. Vivo X80 Lite 5G

94. Samsung Galaxy A72

95. Oppo Reno6 5G

96. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

96. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

98. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G

99. OnePlus Nord CE 5G

100. Vivo Y76 5G

101. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

102. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

103. Realme 9i 5G

104. Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

105. Fairphone 4

106. Motorola Moto G62 5G

107. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G

108. Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G

109. Sony Xperia 10 IV

110. Honor X7

110. Honor Magic4 Lite 5G

112. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11

113. Oppo A77 5G

114. Honor X8 5G

115. Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022

116. Crosscall Action-X5

117. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G

118. Crosscall Core-Z5

119. Oppo A57

119. Oppo A16s 5G

11th

Position in High-End Ranking

1. Google Pixel 7

140

2. Google Pixel 6

126

3. Google Pixel 6a

122

4. Honor 70

115

4. Xiaomi 12T

115

6. Nothing Phone(1)

114

7. Oppo Reno8 5G

112

8. Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G

109

9. Apple iPhone SE (2022)

100

10. Oppo Find X5 Lite

11. Oppo Reno4 5G

12. Vivo X80 Lite 5G

13. Samsung Galaxy A72

14. Oppo Reno6 5G

15. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

15. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

17. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

18. Fairphone 4

19. Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G

20. Sony Xperia 10 IV

21. Crosscall Action-X5

Pros

Photo contrast is pleasant in most images
White balance is stable in most photos
Good texture-to-noise balance in bokeh photos
Accurate target exposure in most videos
Effective video stabilization
Well-controlled color shading in most videos

Cons

Visible clipping in bright areas of most high dynamic range photos
Noticeably inaccurate color rendering in many photos
Low detail and high noise in nightscape photos
Low detail and color fringing towards the corners in ultra-wide photos
Poor detail at high zoom factors
Visible autofocus instabilities, low target exposure, and strong noise in low-light videos

Achieving a DXOMARK Camera overall score of 105, the Oppo Reno4 5G is only 3 points adrift of the Reno4 Pro 5G at 108, with overall image quality comparable between the two.

With a Photo score of 104, the Reno4 5G boasts similar scores to the Pro in most areas. Slightly better texture on the Reno4 Pro 5G is the most notable difference between the two. Both models, however, showed weakness in night photography in our analysis. The standard Reno4 5G also puts in a reasonable performance in our Zoom analysis, where its score of 53 is again only a few points behind the Pro model, despite lacking a tele-lens.

Slightly improved autofocus and stabilization performance on the less expensive Reno4 5G also helped the device on its way to a fractionally higher Video score of 102, compared to 101 for the Reno4 Pro 5G.

Oppo Reno4 5G: The best shots outdoors display good exposure with pleasant contrast and accurate white balance.

Shots from the main camera display generally pleasant contrast and good target exposures in most conditions. The device scored well in our exposure measurements for indoor and outdoor scenes, but serious underexposure is evident in low-light scenes, similar to what we saw on the Pro model.

Oppo Reno4 5G, low light, underexposure

Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G, low light, underexposure

Dynamic range is also fairly limited, with both highlight and shadow clipping usually visible in outdoor images. In this comparison the Pro model captures a slightly brighter exposure but highlight and shadow clipping is evident in both images.

Oppo Reno4 5G, limited dynamic range

Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G, limited dynamic range

White balance is stable, so you get consistent results across consecutive images; and aside from slight color casts, Reno4 5G images have a generally neutral rendering. Color rendering is inaccurate in many examples, though, with oversaturated color to the point of hue shift being one of the device’s main weaknesses.

The laser-assisted autofocus is accurate and reliable, and although it is not the fastest we’ve tested, it put in a reasonably solid performance in our lab measurements. Focus speeds vary a bit under simulated HDR lighting conditions, but all shots were in sharp focus. Under perceptual analysis the depth of field is a little limited, however; further, focus often snaps to the second face in a group shot, resulting in the first plane being noticeably out of focus.

Oppo Reno4 5G, indoor scene, inaccurate color rendering

Oppo Reno4 pro 5G, indoor scene, improved color rendering

OnePlus 8 Pro, indoor scene, pleasant color rendering

The Reno4 5G’s refinement of texture is the most notable disadvantage in direct comparison with the Pro. In our perceptual analysis, we observed fairly low detail in all shots, with a visible loss of texture in outdoor scenes and disappointing results in low light. Noise is often present in outdoor conditions, too, with a significant increase in signal interference in lower light.

The texture-to-noise tradeoff is much better in bokeh photos, however, where facial details are well preserved and blurred backgrounds very smooth. Despite some issues in the shape and contrast of its spotlight, the fairly accurate depth estimation, a pleasant overall depth-of-field effect, and consistent performance make the Reno4 5G a good option for bokeh shots.

The same can’t be said for its night performance. Low detail and high noise in nightscapes, together with very limited dynamic range and noisy edges on night portraits using flash, resulted in one of the lowest scores we’ve recorded in this category. We also observed ghosting, loss of acutance, hue shift, and flare artifacts. The problems are most prevalent in indoor images, with significant ghosting or motion blur of moving elements and very unnatural color caused by hue shift in backlit HDR scenes.

Oppo Reno4 5G, night portrait with flash

Oppo Reno4 5G crop: low detail with slight motion blur

Oppo Reno4 5G, bokeh shots

Oppo Reno4 5G, crop: well-preserved facial detail and acceptable depth estimation

While an overall Zoom score of 53 again places the Reno4 5G in the second tier of our database, its performance isn’t far behind the Pro model with its better specs. Ultra-wide shots display nice exposure and color, but its field of view is limited compared to many competitors, and low sharpness with strong color fringing towards the corners are very obvious.

With no dedicated tele-lens to call on when zooming in, it’s best to stick to close-range shots on the Reno4 5G. It’s best in good light with a small amount of zoom, but push the magnification harder and low detail with strong ringing artifacts start to become a problem.

Oppo Reno4 5G, ultra-wide shot at 18 mm

Oppo Reno4 5G, crop: low detail and color fringing in the corners

Oppo Reno4 5G, close-range zoom (40 mm-equivalent)

Oppo Reno4 5G, crop: acceptable detail and noise

The Reno4 5G achieves a respectable Video score of 102, thanks to pretty good results in most lighting conditions. Target exposures are accurate in both indoor and outdoor videos, and overall its color rendering is better than for stills. Video autofocus performs well in good light, too, and its 4K video files retain plenty of detail in most recordings. But the exception is low-light video where very dark video scenes are extremely underexposed. Indoor video exposure improves a little, but coarse noise, autofocusing errors, and strong ghosting plague its video results until you find some brighter conditions.

We found the Reno4 5G’s video stabilization very effective overall, which is one of its key strengths for moving images. Unwanted motion effects are generally well controlled in both static and walking videos, although a noticeable difference in sharpness between frames is visible in lower light.

Oppo Reno4 5G, outdoor video: accurate target exposure with well-controlled noise and effective stabilization

Conclusion

Oppo’s expanding range of smartphones offers plenty of options for different budgets. Positioned towards the more affordable end of the spectrum, the standard Oppo Reno4 5G’s Snapdragon 765G chip, 6.4-inch screen, SuperVOOC charging, and triple camera look like a solid choice in the crowded mid-range space.

Its main and ultra-wide cameras deliver acceptable exposure with decent contrast in most images, stable white balance, and pleasing bokeh results. With no tele-lens, zoom shots at long distances can be less than ideal, so stick to just a little pinch zoom where you can. The Oppo Reno4 5G struggles in low-light situations in stills and videos.

Seek out brighter conditions, though, and the Oppo’s reliable autofocus, effective stabilization, and improved all-round performance should satisfy the casual smartphone snapper.

Oppo Reno4 5G Camera review: Good bokeh and stabilization – DXOMARK