Australian PC World | Fergus Halliday

If you're a power-user when it comes to video capture or someone looking to fill out their Instagram grid with envy-inducing snaps, the Reno2 Z gets most of the way there but can't quite hang with the big guns of the category.

Mr Phone | Varun Mirchandani

Despite everything that I just love and adore about the device, the daily performance here is just not up to the mark. It's hard to point fingers, whether it is the software or the processor, but the end result is something that could end up annoying buyers.

Trusted Reviews | Andrew Williams

A top-notch mid-range Android if you value design and screen quality highly.

Wired | Andrew Williams

... this is a seriously compelling option for those who find OnePlus phones just too expensive nowadays.

The Indian Express | Mohammad Faisal

All things considered, the Oppo Reno 2Z is a nice smartphone. The phone has a beautiful design and treads well on the camera-performance, speed, and gameplay.

Pocket-lint | Dan Grabham

This isn't a flagship phone, but like the Reno 2, the Z model will get you most of the way there. And for an astonishingly good price. That's the real take-away of the Z: you're getting a heck of a lot for your money, so it's easily recommendable on account of that.

India Today | Sanket Vijayasarathy

While it may not offer a Snapdragon 855-level performance that you would find with the Redmi K20 Pro and OnePlus 7, the Reno 2Z can still manage to hold its own. If you can deal with ColorOS and its bloatware, I don't see why you shouldn't consider the Reno 2Z.

Wired UK | Andrew Williams

The Oppo Reno 2 Z brings mid-range phones back to true mid-range prices.

NDTV Gadgets | Aditya Shenoy

If you are willing to spend a little more money, the OnePlus 7 or the Asus 6Z will offer better value for your money.