This post was edited by BhaveshP at 4-11-2020 19:50
Hello ColorOS SuperFans!
INTRODUCTION
I was testing Reno 3 Pro demo phone since March 2020 and I received Oppo F17 Pro test device in October 2020. Both are very good phones, but I wanted to find out the similarities & the differences between them. In this article, I have compared both of these phones right from the unboxing, hardware and software point of view.
THE BOX
The first difference you will notice from the outside is that the Reno 3 Pro box has a shiny, textured, gradient finish while F17 Pro box is a simple one. On F17 Pro, mobile photograph is printed prominently on the front of the box while Reno 3 Pro mobile has no picture of it. I think the printing of photo is a good thing because the the user can compare the looks of various phones and decide their purchase. So this is the design evolution. Also notice that F17 Pro box is smaller both in length, width and height.
After removing the outer sleeve, you can see that the Reno 3 Pro box has textured design and shiny Oppo logo. While F17 Pro box has simple design with simple logo. This change may be to simplify the box and decrease the packaging cost while still looking simple & clean.
See the height difference between the boxes.
Upon opening the box you will get your first surprise! In case of Reno 3 Pro, the box doesn't show the mobile on the top, but there is a box containing clear case, under which the mobile is sitting. In the new design of F17 Pro box, you can see that upon opening the lid, the mobile is seen immediately. Which I think is a good decision because everyone want to see their mobile ASAP.
The plastic over the mobile is black coloured in case of Reno 3 Pro and transparent in case of F17 Pro. Which again maybe to slightly reduce the cost of printing.
you can see that the Reno 3 Pro box contains a PLASTIC tray for charger, cable & headphones. While F17 Pro box has PAPER compartments for these things. Advantage of new design is environment friendly design and small footprint of the box.
THE PHONE
Both the phones side to side. Display of both mobiles is equal and same.
you cannot distinguish which phone is which from the front.
But the major distinguishing factor in design is the design of the back of the phone.
Reno 3 Pro has shiny back with Quad cameras in a single line. F17 Pro has matte black finish with camera bump containing four cameras in a square manner.
Here you can clearly see the shine of Reno 3 Pro and matte finish of F17 Pro.
Reno 3 Pro power button has this Oppo green coloured accent line. F17 Pro power button doesn't have this green accent. Actually I like the green line but the new design language removes the green colour.
TO BE CONTINUED...
Be sure to continue reading part-2 for comparison of specifications & camera.
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