What does the future of video and photography look like in the future, you might wonder?If the trend of smaller devices packed with incredible capabilities is anything to go by – then the future is here!OPPO Reno4 not only gives you a glimpse into this beautiful future, but presents a whole array of the possibilities available on the device which packs a specific punch in video recording.Take the AI Colour Portrait that lets your subject shine in vibrant colour against a black-and-white background. This distinctive style ensures all eyes are on the person you’re recording or photographing. To take the effect even further in photos, you can also fine-tune background blurring. Pascal Tokodi (left) and Martin Githinji displaying the OPPO Reno4 phone.File Ultra Steady Video up a notch by adding Front Steady Video. Now you can capture the energy of a dynamic moment without the blur from vlogs to video messages.Reno4 also smooths out clips shot with shaky hands using EIS, making videos taken with rear cameras steady as always.The phone comes with a SOLOOP smart video editor where you can edit directly from your album, and make magic in just two steps: select a video and apply a background song.With a rear 48MP Quad Cam, Dual Punch hole display that houses 32MP Selfie Cam, the OPPO Reno4 quadruples the number of moments you can record in a second, enabling a 960fps slow-motion playback.The Quad camera brings four times the power to your photography experience. Capture your perspective on the world under any lighting, in any style, with pro-level quality.Take your photography to another level Using night flair portraits where you can capture stunning portraits against a vivid nighttime backdrop. Wet hands are not a problem with the device’s AI-enhanced smart sensor, which makes it easier to pick up a phone call or browse through your favorite social media apps, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube by AirControl.If you value your privacy, the phone has smart spying prevention which acts as your personal privacy shield. Yes, you can keep your nosy neighbours at bat as the Reno4 automatically hides the popping up messages when someone else is peeking at your phone.Viewing on the phone has been made even more enjoyable. You can now watch the latest episode of your favorite Netflix show in HD, thanks to Reno4’s Netflix HD Streaming Certification.This makes for perfect viewing on the go.Do not worry about the charge as the 4015 mAh battery powers got you covered for an all-day use. Not only that, with the 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0, your phone will go from1% to 50% in under 20 minutes.The power saving mode also comes in handy in dire situations, with just 5% battery left, you can still chat on WhatsApp for up to 1.5 hours.Performance wise – The Snapdragon 720G processor drives the device, from gaming to streaming. Thanks to all-around high-tech optimizations, you can sit back and enjoy an ultra-smooth experience. To top it all off, you’ll get 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.Since, we have covered the functionality bit, can the phone’s design measure up? With an ultra-slim body that has been described as surprisingly Slim and luxuriously light at just 7.7mm and 165g, you be the judge.The device which is without a doubt, a high fashion accessory has blue light certification that makes this a display you could look at all day.The phone company also unveiled the OPPO’s new smartwatch was also unveiled alongside the smartphone at a starting price of Ksh23,999 as the first of its kind from the company.The smartwatch features a 1.91-inch AMOLED flat display with 402 x 476 pixels. The build quality is also assured thanks to its aluminium frame that is also water resistant. The left side houses a loudspeaker while the right has two pushers for functions and navigation.What are you waiting for… The future is here and here’s your chance to taste it. Retailing at Ksh39,999, the OPPO Reno4 is arguably a mobile-technology icon with unbelievable features to boot.You can also pre-order both the phone and the smartphone at a combined price of Ksh60,000 here. Celebrities during the launch of the OPPO Reno4 on September 21, 2020.File