According to GSM Arena, Oppo’s upcoming Reno15 has appeared on Geekbench revealing key specifications ahead of its launch. The prototype scored 1,668 in single-core and 6,274 in multi-core tests using MediaTek’s Dimensity 8450 chipset. It features 16GB of RAM and will ship with Android 16 running ColorOS 16 from day one. The device is expected to launch in China before the end of this year and reach global markets in early 2026. However, the Pro Max variant might not make it to international markets and is rumored to feature the more powerful Dimensity 9400 chipset instead.
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The mid-range gets serious
Here’s the thing – 16GB of RAM in what’s essentially a mid-range device? That’s flagship territory, or at least it was until recently. Oppo seems to be continuing the trend of pushing premium specs further down the price ladder. The Dimensity 8450 isn’t MediaTek’s top-tier offering, but paired with that much memory, it should handle pretty much anything you throw at it.
And let’s talk about Android 16. We’re still months away from Google’s next major Android version, but Oppo already has devices running it? That’s actually impressive from a software development perspective. It suggests Oppo’s getting much better at keeping up with Google’s release schedule, which has been a pain point for many Android manufacturers.
Reading between the chipset lines
So why the Dimensity 8450 instead of something more powerful? Well, look – this is probably the standard Reno15 or maybe the Pro model. The fact that they’re reserving the Dimensity 9400 for the Pro Max tells you everything about their segmentation strategy. They’re creating clear performance tiers within the same series, which makes sense from a marketing perspective.
But here’s my question: does the average user really need that much performance differentiation between models? Most people won’t notice the difference between these chipsets in daily use. The real benefit might come down to battery life and thermal management more than raw speed.
The waiting game begins
Now about that timeline – China gets it this year, global markets early 2026. That’s pretty standard for Chinese manufacturers, but it does mean international buyers will be waiting a while. And the Pro Max potentially skipping global markets? That’s disappointing if true. The leak suggests we might not see the top model outside China, which would be a shame for enthusiasts.
Basically, Oppo’s playing it safe with their global strategy. They’re probably testing waters with the more affordable models before committing to bringing their premium offerings worldwide. Can’t blame them – the smartphone market’s brutal right now.
