OPPO starts 2026 with the latest Reno 15 series that features versatile camera capabilities and a more attractive design aesthetic. OPPO Reno15 F is the base model for the Reno15 series with a price offering starting at RM1499. So is this model worth the usage experience? . Continue reading this review article to find out more.
Specifications
OPPO Reno15 F
6.57″ AMOLED FHD+ screen
120Hz, 1400nits, Corning Gorilla Glass+
Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor (4 nm)
4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 chip
4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Adreno 710 Graphics Chip
RAM 12GB RAM LPDDR4x
Virtual RAM (+12GB RAM)
Internal Storage 256/512GB UFS 3.1
Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), OIS
8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultra wide)
2MP (macro)
Front Camera 50 MP, f/2.0
7000 mAh Si/C battery
Wired 80W
SIM/Telephony Dual SIM Nano /5G
NFC Yes
Infrared Yes
Waterproof IP68/69
Scan System Fingerprint scan
Face scan
Selling price RM1499 (12/256GB)
RM1599 (12/512GB).
Design
The Reno series from OPPO certainly uses a new design concept like the one on the Reno15 series with the Aurora design on the back panel. However, the Afterglow Pink color is a bit boring because there are only rainbow elements on the camera module. If you want the Aurora design, it is only available in the Aurora Blue color for the Reno15 F model.
The body of the device uses a boxy design similar to several previous generations. The back panel uses glass material with a matte finish. Meanwhile, the frame on the side uses aluminum material. What I am a little disappointed with is the design of this camera module almost resembles the iPhone, and some of my friends even reminded me that this is an iPhone device. Personally, I prefer the design of the Reno13 and 14 series before.
In terms of connection ports and buttons, they are still in the same position as the power and volume buttons on the right side and the USB-C charging port, speaker and sim slot are at the bottom of the device. The OPPO Reno15 F also supports microSD cards if you want to add storage to the device.
OPPO also provides a fairly good level of durability for this device with both the back panel and screen using Corning Gorilla Glass+ and the use of IP68/IP69 which is more water and dust resistant. I also like the size of this device which is not too big so it is very comfortable when held.
Screen
The screen on the Reno15 F uses a size of 6.57” with an AMOLED FHD+ panel and a refresh rate of 120Hz. This may be the usual screen specification for devices in 2026, but the Reno15 F screen still has some weaknesses of its own.
The bezel on this screen is not completely smooth, where the bezel at the bottom of the screen is a little thicker than the others, but I got used to it after a few days of using this device. The brightness level is also actually quite low for outdoor use with a maximum brightness of only 1400 nits and this is also related to the lack of HDR on this device's screen.
Despite that, the screen on the Reno15 F is still able to produce good colors, is still sharp and very smooth for everyday use. This screen may not have enough features on paper, but it can still provide good quality.
Software
Right out of the box, the OPPO Reno15 F runs the ColorOS 16 operating system based on Android 16. Since the first time using ColorOS 15 on the OPPO Find X8, this operating system has been included in the list of favorites me. This ColorOS 16 looks neater and more beautiful with some personalization that can be made by users.
There is no doubt that this ColorOS 16 has some design elements similar to iOS26 by Apple. Perhaps this is also OPPO's move to attract iPhone users to try their device. However, the experience provided by this ColorOS 16 is slightly different with various animations and also smooth and stable effects.
Several AI features are also available in this Reno15 F such as Mind Space to make it easier for users to store information or ideas. This feature is also very similar to the Essential Space available on Nothing devices.
One thing I like about this ColorOS 16 is Flux Themes which allows users to make their device have its own identity. However, this ColorOS still has some fat applications and ads that somewhat interfere with daily use.
Performance
Talking about the performance of this OPPO Reno15 F, it uses a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip. For your information, this is the same chip used in the previous two generations of Reno F. The use of this chip is combined with 12GB LPDDR4X with storage of type UFS 3.1.
Because these devices use the same chip, there is no significant difference in terms of power. Of course, the benchmark scores are not too high either. At the beginning of use, I felt a little micro lag which was quite annoying but after getting a software update everything went back to normal.
This device is able to run games like MLBB with graphics settings and frame rates at the highest level, which is ultra. Playing a few sessions also did not make this device overheat, just warm. However, heavy games like CarX Street on medium settings, the device started to feel quite warm and the frame rate was unstable.
Overall, the performance for the OPPO Reno15 F is still at a good level. Moderate use feels smooth and fast, but it worries me in another year or two because of the use of the same chip as the previous model.
Camera
The OPPO Reno name is quite famous for its camera capabilities with new features introduced. However, for the Reno15 F, it is equipped with a 50MP f/1.8 OIS main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and the most disappointing 2MP macro lens. The last time I used a device with a macro lens was the Realme 5 Pro in 2019 and I didn't expect to see this lens again.
The main lens can provide fairly good image results in sufficient light conditions. The image looks sharp but at 2x digital zoom it has started to lose detail especially at night. The HDR capability on the Reno15 F is also quite unsatisfactory in some situations. The color production looks more neutral and not too saturated like the usual images from OPPO devices.
The use of 8 megapixels for this ultra-wide lens does show its effect when the images taken are less sharp and like the main camera it has the same problem at night. The most useless lens falls on the macro lens with 2 megapixels which is very, very irrelevant in 2026.
The strength of the Reno15 series this time is its selfie camera with 50MP. I can say that this telephoto camera is the main star for this Reno15 F. With the ability to take wide selfies through 0.6x zoom, it can fit several people in the picture at once. If you want a tighter composition with this selfie camera, it can also zoom up to 2x digitally.
Battery
The battery is one thing that does not disappoint on the Reno15 F is the battery capacity of 7000mAh with Silicon Carbon technology. The performance is very good where I myself find it difficult to use this battery below 20%. This capacity is also the largest for all Reno15 series. Although the battery capacity is large, the charging time is not too long with the 80W SUPERVOOC charger.
What's in the Box
Here is what is included in the box we received:
1 x Oppo Reno15 F.
1 x 80W Charger Head.
1 x USB-C to USB-A Cable.
1 x Silicone Frame.
1 x User Manual.
1 x SIM Ejector.
Conclusion
After a few days of using the OPPO Reno15 F, it can be said that this is an adequate daily device for moderate use and a bonus for those of you who like selfie cameras. Internal performance is just okay with the use of a chip that is almost 3 years old. ColorOS 16 is probably the 'carry' that makes using this device feel very smooth and the battery performance is very good. If you are currently using the Reno13 F or Reno14 F, I do not recommend you switch directly to the Reno15 F and it may be better if you switch directly to the Reno15.
Pros
Smooth 120Hz display.
Comfortable size in the hand
Very fresh and beautiful ColorOS 16
Beautiful selfie camera
Amazing battery life
Cons
Use of an old chip
The screen still has thick bezels
The camera quality at night is less than satisfactory
A design that lacks its own identity
