Bucket Tech: Pro-Level Charging with the OPPO Reno10

In the ever-evolving landscape of smartphone technology, users now demand more than ever from their devices. OPPO recently launched its new Reno10 series, a remarkable lineup of smartphones that redefines the charging experience and raises the bar for power and efficiency. At the forefront of this groundbreaking series stands the Reno10 Pro+ 5G, designed to empower users with unparalleled charging speed and lasting battery endurance. With a perfect fusion of cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to user satisfaction, the Reno10 Pro+ 5G stands as a testament to OPPO's unwavering pursuit of innovation. 

SUPERVOOC Lightning-Fast Charging

The Reno10 Pro+ 5G, features the super-charged 100W SUPERVOOC, which revolutionises charging speeds. In just 9 minutes and 30 seconds, you can charge the 4,700mAh big battery from 1% to an impressive 50%, and achieve a full charge in a mere 27 minutes. Undoubtedly, the Reno10 Pro+ 5G ranks among the fastest charging smartphones on the market.

Lasting Power for Uninterrupted Use

Beyond its unrivalled charging speed, the Reno10 Pro+ 5G offers long-lasting power to keep up with your dynamic lifestyle. The 4,700mAh large battery supports up to 1.6 days of standby time on a full charge, and it consumes a mere 5% of the battery during a 9-hour standby at night. In tests conducted at the OPPO Lab, just 5 minutes of charging can support an impressive 3.3 hours of YouTube playback, or 3 hours of Instagram browsing, or 3.2 hours of continuous WhatsApp use.

The Most Durable Battery in the Industry

OPPO's exclusive Battery Health Engine is the driving force behind the Reno10 series exceptional battery lifespan. It ensures the battery remains in good condition for up to 1,600 charge and discharge cycles, far surpassing the industry standard. Since its debut last year, the Battery Health Engine has been integrated into over ten OPPO smartphone products, providing improved user experiences and contributing to sustainability efforts. As a testament to its green innovations, the Battery Health Engine has been awarded the 2023 SEAL Sustainable Product Award.

SUPERVOOC S Power Management Chip: Efficiency Redefined 

Powering the Reno10 Pro+ 5G is OPPO's self-developed SUPERVOOC S power management chipset. This innovative chip consolidates charging, discharging, decoding, reset, battery protection, and power outage functions into one, resulting in a 45% reduction in the area needed for charging and discharging components on the motherboard. With an industry-leading 99.5% discharge efficiency, this chip ensures that you get the most out of a single battery charge, providing extended usage time.

Reliable Charging with TÜV Rheinland Certification 

Safety and reliability are paramount in OPPO's charging solutions. The Reno10 Pro+ 5G has earned the prestigious TÜV Rheinland Safe Fast-Charge System Certification, which involves a series of 40 tests to assess the reliability of the charger, cable, mobile phone, and charging system under extreme conditions. This certification guarantees a dependable OPPO flash charging experience, providing users with peace of mind.

Ultra-low Temperature Charging Mode: Charging in Extreme Conditions

The Reno10 series goes beyond conventional charging capabilities with its Ultra-low Temperature Charging Mode. Operating efficiently even in extremely cold environments ranging from 0°C to -25°C, this mode ensures safe charging. The Freeze Protection Algorithm measures the battery temperature, enabling the system to intelligently activate Ultra-low Temperature Charging Mode when needed. During low-temperature charging, a high-load process generates heat through the middle frame and graphite, safely bringing the battery to normal operating temperature for seamless charging, even in subzero environments.

The OPPO Reno10 series sets the bar high with its fast-charging capabilities and long-lasting battery performance, presenting users with a seamless and reliable charging experience. Say goodbye to charging anxiety and embrace uninterrupted usage with the Reno10 series, an unparalleled combination of power and efficiency.

The Reno10 Pro+ 5G is available for R22 999 from leading service providers

Bucket Tech: LG G3 - First Impressions

Last week I was invited to the Durban leg of the official lauch for the LG G3 mobile phone. The venue, one of Durban's finest 5 star hotels, the Osyter Box. With such an extravagent venue, one would be inclined to think that the device that was due to be launched was equally elegant and fancy and we were not disappointed! After the brief meet and greet with the folk from LG and formalities it was onto the business, what is so special about this phone?

Taking off from the success of the previous models, the G2 and G Flex, the G3 embodies most of those those qualities that made the previous devices so great but with a lot more added to make it probably the best phone on the market right now. I know, that is a pretty bold statement to make but after taking everything into consideration, and seeing what it can do, I can't see any other competitor in the market right now to rival it. 

Simplicity

The tag line for the phone "Simple is the new smart", which may appeal to the the average Android user. You see many of the brands that use the Android OS on their devices tend to make the user interface a bit too expansive, with various menus, side menus, drop down menus, flick menus, widget menus, god knows what menus but with the LG it's much less complicated and cluttered. Everything you need is easily accessible and in front of you, with LG's smart notice it displays various updates and calendar events at different times of the day, it also incoperates Google Now which tracks your various activities during the day and is like your PA. 

The Screen

The screen has become one of the most key features of the mobile device of recent as many manufacturers opting to do away with the keyboard for the touch screen option. It offers the user a bigger display to use and more freedom for applications. On the G3, it is the first phone to have a Quad HD LCD display, technology that is just new to televions are now on this phone! Thats 4 x HD = 2,560 x 1,440 at 538ppi. The clarity and picture definition on the 5.5" screen is incredible, seeing is really believing with this one. 

The Camera

The phone comes with a 13 megapixel rear camera with OIS+ and a 2.1 megapixel front facing camera. Though the stand out feature of the primary camera is the focus speed, it has auto laser focus which enables the camera to focus and capture almost instantly. It takes 0.278 seconds to focus and then snap, thus eliminating blurred, out of focus pics. Also with the dual flash it makes the pictures much brighter and clearer. The front facing camera is nothing special but also has a cool feature to it. We are living in the selfie generation at the moment so knowing this, LG have devised a way for the user to taake a self with just hand gestures. Open palm to signal to take the picture and then close it to snap. 

Verdict

That just some of the key aspects that make this phone great, obviously just playing around with it for a few minutes won't tell me much about the phone but we will be getting a test unit soon to put it through its paces and see if it lives up to their hype. Other note worthy things about the phone is it's wireless charging capabilities and a key security feature being the new knock code unlocking method. The phone is available in various colours and has a custom made cover to suite. Look out for the full review later on this year.