The mid-range is more interesting than ever, and this time we are looking at two phones in the highest area of this range, those phones that touch the positions of the top of the range with their fingers. Without a doubt, both the OPPO Reno4 5G and the LG Velvet 5G are two excellent examples, and today we put them face to face.
Nowadays, most demanding users are worth having a well-equipped mid-range mobile, like the ones we are going to see next, without a doubt these from OPPO and LG have everything we can expect from a great phone.
Screen and dimensions
In this regard, LG is ahead, with a larger screen, no less than 6.8 inches , as well as Full HD + resolution and P-OLED technology. For its part, the OPPO has a somewhat more compact screen, 6.43 inches Full HD +, with AMOLED technology.
Neither of them have a special refresh rate, something that leaves them in some evidence against their competitors. Logically, the OPPO is more compact, with dimensions of 159.3 x 74 x 7.8 mm and a weight of 183 grams. For its part, the LG is larger, with 167.2 x 74.1 x 7.9 mm and weighs 180 grams.
Performance
We are facing two powerful mobiles, with the most powerful Snapdragon in the mid-range, the 765G which is the one that provides them with 5G connectivity.
Regarding RAM , the OPPO arrives with 8GB , while the LG has 6GB. The internal storage in both is 128GB. expandable only in the case of LG with microSD cards.
Camera
At the rear there is quite a bit of equality, both have triple cameras with a 48 megapixel main sensor . But there is also an 8 megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor and a third depth sensor, 2 megapixels on the OPPO and 5 megapixels on the LG.
On the front, the OPPO has a dual camera, with 32 and 2 megapixel sensors. While the LG has a single 16 megapixel sensor. The OPPO in a double pill-shaped hole, and the LG with a notch in the shape of a drop of water.
Battery, connectivity and software
Here there is enough equality in capacity, 4000mAh on the OPPO and 4300mAh on the LG . Although the fast charge is much more powerful in the OPPO, being 65W, which allows charging the terminal in just 35 minutes. For its part, the LG has a good fast charge of 25W, as well as a 9W wireless. Both have Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, as well as a USB Type-C connector, Dual GPS, as well as a fingerprint reader integrated into the screen.
For its part, the LG also stands out for having MIL-STD-810G military grade certification to withstand extreme environments, as well as IP68 certification for water resistance, something that the Reno does not enjoy. Finally, the LG is also compatible with the multi-screen case, which allows it to be used in conjunction with a secondary screen. Finally, both have NFC to make mobile payments.
Price and conclusion
The OPPO Reno4 5G is in the pre-sale period in Spain, at a price of 599 euros , with headphones and powerbank as a gift. For its part, the LG Velvet 5G can already be purchased on Amazon for only 499 euros , 200 euros less than its initial price. If you are looking for a mobile with a large screen, as well as a phone that is highly resistant to the elements and shocks, with a five-year warranty and the use of the second screen, the LG is undoubtedly your choice, in addition to having a price lower.
Although if you are looking for a mobile with a double selfie camera, more compact and with an ultra-fast charge , the best thing is to get the OPPO. Although we are not sure if he deserves to pay that 100 euros more.