| Category | Key Specifications |
| Display | 6.32-inch, 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED, HBM 1800 nits |
| Processor | Mediatek 8450 |
| RAM + Storage | 12GB LPDDR5x + up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 |
| Cameras | 200MP Main + 3.5X 50MP Tele + 50MP UW |
| Selfie Camera | 50MP |
| Battery + Charging | 6200mAh + 80W |
| IP Rating | IP66 + IP68 + IP69 |
| Updates | 5+6 years |
The Reno 15 Pro Mini is Oppo’s first compact phone, and the interesting part is that unlike many other manufacturers who had a crack at the compact form factor, it does not feel like a compromise. This is not a “small phone with cut corners” situation.
You get a solid, premium build, a display that is easy on the eyes, cameras that are genuinely versatile, and software that feels polished and reliable.
Performance is smooth in, battery life is surprisingly strong for the size, and the camera… well, its a Reno, so they speak for themselves.
No element here has been added for sake of it. Instead, the Reno 15 Pro Mini focuses on doing the basics really well, and that approach works in its favour.
Starting at Rs 59,999 before launch offers, it positions itself as a serious compact option for people who want a smaller phone without feeling like they are settling for less. Having tested the device thoroughly for two weeks, I can confidently say, that if you are looking for a compact phone, you need to take the Reno 15 Pro Mini seriously.
Let’s start with the design, because the Reno 15 Pro Mini actually surprised me here.
At first glance, it looks familiar enough. You get flat glass on the front and back, a flat, space-grade aluminium frame, and materials that feel premium the second you pick it up. But what really stood out in daily use was how solid the phone felt.
Nothing flexes, nothing creaks, and it never feels like corners were cut to make it smaller. It feels like a phone that was designed this way from the start, not one that was simply shrunk down.
The back is where Oppo clearly decided to have a bit of fun. The glossy rear glass uses HoloFusion Technology to create this ribbon-like pattern running across the rear.
As the phone catches the light, the design subtly shifts and sparkles. It is not loud or flashy, and that is what I liked about it. It adds personality without trying too hard or turning into a gimmick.
I am a bit torn about the finish, though. The glass is completely smooth, with no texture at all. It looks great, but I did miss having a little more grip during everyday use.
I never felt like the phone was going to slip out of my hand, but during longer scrolling sessions, I was definitely more aware of how slick the surface was than I would have preferred.
The camera module uses Oppo’s Dynamic Stellar Ring design, and yes, it instantly reminded me of older iPhone Pro models. It is not the most original look, but it works well here. The module does not feel oversized or top-heavy, and it never made the phone awkward to hold or use.
Ergonomics is one of the Reno 15 Pro Mini’s biggest strengths. At 187 grams and just 7.99mm thick, it sits comfortably in the hand and feels nicely balanced. The slimmer body makes a real difference in day-to-day use, especially when using the phone one-handed. For a compact phone, it never felt cramped or fiddly.
In terms of durability, Oppo has gone all-in. It gets IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings, Add in features like Sponge Bionic Cushioning, cold-sculpted glass, Splash Touch, and Glove Touch, and it genuinely feels built for real life. Plus, the Gorilla Glass 7i on the front only adds to that confidence.
As for colour options, we have the Cocoa Brown, which looks properly premium in person, as well as the Glacier White if you want a bit more flair.
The Reno 15 Pro Mini features a 6.32-inch LTPS AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a pixel density of 460 PPI. In everyday use, the panel looks sharp and clean, with crisp text and well-defined icons. I never felt the resolution was a limitation, even when reading smaller text or browsing dense pages.
Colour reproduction is one of the display’s stronger points. On YouTube and Netflix, colours looked natural and well balanced, especially skin tones, which often get exaggerated on some panels.
Blacks are deep, highlights are controlled, and the overall image feels accurate rather than flashy. For longer viewing sessions, this kind of tuning works in the display’s favour and keeps things easy on the eyes.
One of the first things that you notice are the bezels, which are extremely thin, and that adds a lot to the front-on look of the phone, and makes the Reno 15 Pro Mini look more premium and even more compact than it already is.
Outdoor visibility is strong. In my usage, brightness peaked at around 1,800 nits, which made a noticeable difference under harsh sunlight. Checking notifications or watching short clips outside was rarely a problem. HDR content also holds up well, with enough punch to stand out without looking overprocessed.
The in-display fingerprint scanner is optical, and it has been fast and reliable throughout my time with the phone. Unlocks are quick, with no random misses.
Audio rounds things off nicely. The stereo speakers get loud, offer decent separation, and work well for casual video watching and gaming. At higher volumes, the sound can get slightly tinny, but for a compact phone, the overall experience is better than expected.
Cameras are where the Reno 15 Pro Mini really starts to pull ahead, and this is the section where things became clear to me pretty quickly.
The hardware itself is ambitious for a compact phone. You get a 200MP main camera, paired with a 50MP ultrawide and a 50MP 3.5x telephoto. That already gives the Reno a lot more flexibility than most small phones, and more importantly, it actually shows up in daily use.
In daylight, the main camera delivers consistently detailed shots without pushing the processing too far. Colours look balanced, highlights are handled well, and the images generally feel controlled rather than overcooked. Low light is handled just as confidently.
I saw fewer blown highlights and more stable exposure, especially in tricky mixed lighting. Oppo’s new PureTone Technology clearly helps here. It has been tuned with Indian lighting conditions and skin tones in mind, and in my use, that comes through in more natural-looking photos, particularly when people are in the frame.
Versatility is where the Reno really shines. The ultrawide is genuinely useful, and the 3.5x telephoto gives you meaningful reach without a big drop in quality. Portraits benefit a lot from this setup too. Subject separation looks cleaner, and having more focal length options makes framing feel more deliberate.
Video is another strong area. The Reno 15 Pro Mini supports 4K 60fps HDR recording across all cameras, which means I could switch between lenses while filming without worrying about inconsistent output. Stabilisation is solid on both the front and rear cameras, and footage stays smooth even when shooting handheld.
It also gets features like Dual-View Video. This lets you record using both the front and rear cameras at the same time, so you can capture what’s happening while also recording your own reactions. I ended up enjoying this more than I expected, especially for quick clips where switching cameras would normally break the flow.
The 50MP front camera does a good job with skin tones as well, though it is not perfect. Overall, this is a camera system that feels complete, versatile, and easily one of the Reno 15 Pro Mini’s strongest features.
My review unit of the Reno 15 Pro Mini comes with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8450. On paper, this is a capable but not headline-grabbing setup, and once I started running benchmarks, the results reflected that.
In synthetic tests, AnTuTu topped out at around 2.1 million, with Geekbench and 3DMark painting a similar picture. These are solid scores, but they are clearly not meant to impress on charts. What mattered more to me was how the phone behaved once I stopped staring at numbers and started using it.
In everyday use, the Reno 15 Pro Mini feels fast and responsive. App launches are quick, multitasking is smooth, and I did not run into stutters during normal usage. The Dimensity 8450 is built on a 4nm process and uses an all-big-core architecture with eight Cortex-A725 cores clocked up to 3.25GHz, which helps keep things feeling snappy while also reducing power consumption.
Gaming is where Oppo’s optimisation really makes a difference. The AI HyperBoost 2.0 engine plays a big role here, combining AI Adaptive Temperature Control and AI Adaptive Frame Booster. The system dynamically manages heat buildup and uses GPU computing to generate intermediate frames, effectively boosting frame rates without pushing power consumption too hard. In BGMI and Call of Duty Mobile, I was consistently able to play at 120fps, with smooth and responsive gameplay throughout most sessions.
Even after pushing the phone hard with extended gaming, the Reno 15 Pro Mini never showed any signs of major heating. It stayed comfortable to hold, which is not something I can say about every compact phone I have used.
Connectivity has also been reliable in my experience. AI LinkBoost 3.0 helps in crowded Wi-Fi environments and areas with weaker cellular signals, while the customised X1 network chip, developed with MediaTek, improves overall Wi-Fi performance.
In real-world use, the Reno 15 Pro Mini feels stable, well-optimised, and dependable, which ultimately matters far more than raw benchmark numbers.
The Reno 15 Pro Mini runs ColorOS 16, and honestly, this is one of the best versions of Oppo’s software I have used. In terms of look and feel, it sits very close to OxygenOS 16, which is still one of my favourite takes on Android. The design is clean, the interface stays out of your way, and everything feels built around speed and smoothness rather than visual clutter.
More than how it looks, ColorOS 16 feels noticeably smoother. Animations flow naturally, transitions feel connected, and nothing feels abrupt or jittery. A lot of that comes down to the Trinity Engine and the new Luminous Rendering Engine doing their thing in the background. Even when I was switching between apps quickly or multitasking heavily, the system stayed fluid and responsive without random slowdowns.
Personalisation is handled well and never feels overdone. The Flux Home Screen lets you resize folders and icons more freely, which is genuinely useful once you get used to it. Aqua Dynamics surfaces live information in a way that feels helpful instead of distracting. Lock screen customisation is deep but tasteful, with support for motion photos, video wallpapers, and subtle depth effects without turning the interface into visual chaos.
AI is a big focus this year, and Oppo’s own tools are surprisingly practical. Features like call summaries, transcription, translation, and VoiceScribe are baked into the system and work quietly in the background. These feel like tools you actually use day to day, not features you test once and forget about.
Google Gemini integration is also handled really well. Gemini works smoothly across system apps, search, and everyday tasks, and features like Circle to Search feel natural to use. Nothing feels bolted on, which is exactly how AI should be on a phone.
Then there is Mind Space, and nothing else here comes close to it. It genuinely feels like a second brain. Being able to quickly capture information, have it organised automatically, and then pull it up later using natural language is something I ended up relying on more than I expected.
AI tools for photos and videos round things off nicely. Features like AI Portrait Glow help clean up tricky shots, while Popout makes it easy to turn stills and motion photos into something more dynamic.
Oppo is also promising five major ColorOS updates and six years of security patches. That long-term support adds real credibility. As a whole, ColorOS 16 feels mature, confident, and genuinely a joy to live with.
The Reno 15 Pro Mini comes with a 6,200mAh battery, which is impressive for a phone this size. It also uses a silicon carbide cell, and while I do think Oppo could have pushed this combination a bit further, the real-world results are still solid.
In my usage, I was consistently getting around seven to eight hours of screen-on time. On lighter days, the phone comfortably stretched to two days, and even with heavier use, I was rarely worried about battery anxiety.
Charging is straightforward. The phone supports 80W fast charging and ships with the charger in the box. It does take a little while longer to top up compared to smaller batteries, but it still goes from zero to full in under an hour. In daily use, quick top-ups were more than enough to get me through the day without any stress.
After using the Reno 15 Pro Mini for a while, it is clear what Oppo was aiming for here. Priced at Rs 59,999 before disounts, this is a compact phone that tries to feel complete, not clever. And for the most part, it succeeds.
The design feels solid and durable, the display is sharp without being tiring, and the camera setup is a genuine standout for a phone this size. Having a proper telephoto lens changes how usable the camera system feels, and video performance is strong across the board. Performance is not chart-topping, but in real-world use, it is smooth, stable, and easy to rely on. Battery life is better than expected, and fast charging keeps things convenient.
It is not perfect. The smooth glass back could use more grip, and users obsessed with benchmark numbers might want more raw power. But if you want a compact phone that feels well balanced, practical, and genuinely easy to live with every day, the Reno 15 Pro Mini gets most things right.
It also holds its own against compact favourites like the OnePlus 13s and Vivo X200 FE, which says a lot for a first attempt.