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DisplayWe put the Oppo Reno6 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Battery test suite to measure its performance in autonomy, charging and efficiency. In these test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.
Overview
Key specifications:
- Battery capacity: 4300 mAh
- 65W charger (included)
- 6.43-inch, 1080 x 2400, 90 Hz, OLED display
- MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)
- Tested ROM / RAM combination: 128 GB + 8 GB
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Oppo Reno6 5G
Key performances
These key points are derived from the lab measurements during testing and do not figure into the overall score. The lab measurements, however, are used for the overall score.
1st
1st
Pros
- Very good charging time and outstanding charging efficiency
- Good autonomy performance (top score in its segment)
- Gains 10+ hours of autonomy with a 5-minute charge when under 50% capacity
Cons
- Below-average autonomy when using GPS navigation and camera on the go
- Below-average autonomy for calls in calibrated mode
- High residual consumption of the charger when the device is fully charged and still plugged in
The Oppo Reno6 5G turned in a stellar battery performance, taking top marks in certain categories and coming in first globally among all devices in our database as of this writing. The device is well-balanced overall and provides a good comprehensive experience.
The performance during the Typical Usage Scenario was decent, as well as the autonomy during our on-the-go tests (except when using GPS navigation and camera, where the autonomy is slightly below average). When testing in calibrated mode, the autonomy was average, but the device struggled during the 3G calling use case.
The charging experience was excellent thanks to the 65W charger. It filled up the battery in only 34 minutes and 53 seconds and provided 10 hours of autonomy on average after a 5-minute charge. The charge efficiency was good, but the residual consumption of the charge when the device was fully charged and still plugged in was high.
The discharge currents were low on average, which means that the device was well-optimized (except when calling).
Compared with devices from the high-end segment ($400 to $599), the Oppo stands in first place, with very well-balanced performances in autonomy, charging, and efficiency.
Test Summary
About DXOMARK Battery tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone battery reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective tests over a week-long period both indoors and outdoors. (See our introductory and how we test articles for more details about our smartphone Battery protocol.)
The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.
| Battery | Charger | Wireless | Display | Processor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppo Reno6 5G | 4300mAh | 65W (included) |
- | OLED 1080 x 2400 |
MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
| Realme GT 5G | 4500mAh | 65W (included) |
- | OLED 2400 x 1080 |
MediaTek MT6893 Dimensity 1200 |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 5G | 4500mAh | 25W (included) |
- | OLED 1080 x 2400 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G |
Autonomy
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Autonomy score is composed of three performance sub-scores: Stationary, On the go, and Calibrated use cases. Each sub-score comprises the results of a comprehensive range of tests for measuring autonomy in all kinds of real-life scenarios.
Battery Life (moderate)
42nd
Battery Life (moderate)
10th
Home/Office
Oppo Reno6 5G
189
A robot housed in a Faraday cage performs a set of touch-based user actions during what we call our “typical usage scenario” (TUS) — making calls, video streaming, etc. — 4 hours of active use over the course of a 16-hour period, plus 8 hours of “sleep.” The robot repeats this set of actions every day until the device runs out of power.
On the go
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195
Using a smartphone on the go takes a toll on autonomy because of extra “hidden” demands, such as the continuous signaling associated with cellphone network selection, for example. DXOMARK Battery experts take the phone outdoors and perform a precisely defined set of activities while following the same three-hour travel itinerary (walking, taking the bus, the subway…) for each device
Calibrated
Oppo Reno6 5G
198
For this series of tests, the smartphone returns to the Faraday cage and our robots repeatedly perform actions linked to one specific use case (such as gaming, video streaming, etc.) at a time. Starting from an 80% charge, all devices are tested until they have expended at least 5% of their battery power.
Charging
Oppo Reno6 5G
181
Charging is fully part of the overall battery experience. In some situations where autonomy is at a minimum, knowing how fast you can charge becomes a concern. The DXOMARK Battery charging score is composed of two sub-scores, (1) Full charge and (2) Quick boost.
Full charge
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184
Full charge tests assess the reliability of the battery power gauge; measure how long and how much power the battery takes to charge from zero to 80% capacity, from 80 to 100% as shown by the UI, and until an actual full charge.
Charging Time 0-80%
12th
Charging Time 0-80%
4th
Quick boost
Oppo Reno6 5G
182
With the phone at different charge levels (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%), Quick boost tests measure the amount of charge the battery receives after being plugged in for 5 minutes. The chart here compares the average autonomy gain from a quick 5-minute charge.
The DXOMARK power efficiency score consists of two sub-scores, Charge up and Discharge rate, both of which combine data obtained during robot-based typical usage scenario, calibrated tests and charging evaluation, taking into consideration the device’s battery capacity. DXOMARK calculate the annual power consumption of the product, shown on below graph, which is representative of the overall efficiency during a charge and when in use.
Charge up
Oppo Reno6 5G
205
The charge up sub-score is a combination of four factors: the overall efficiency of a full charge, related to how much energy you need to fill up the battery compared to the energy that the battery can provide; the efficiency of the travel adapter when it comes to transferring power from an outlet to your phone; the residual consumption when your phone is fully charged and still plugged into the charger; and the residual consumption of the charger itself, when the smartphone is disconnected from it. The chart here below shows the overall efficiency of a full charge in %.
Discharge
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194
The discharge subscore rates the speed of a battery’s discharge during a test, which is independent of the battery’s capacity. It is the ratio of a battery’s capacity divided by its autonomy. A small-capacity battery could have the same autonomy as a large-capacity battery, indicating that the device is well-optimized, with a low discharge rate.
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