Oppo is scheduled to launch the Reno 13 series next month in India. The company has yet to announce an official launch date, but Oppo has been teasing the new smartphone series on X (formerly Twitter) quite frequently now. We are expecting the Reno 13 series will launch sometime in the second week of January 2025. The Reno 13 series will likely include two smartphones: the Reno 13 and Reno 13 Pro. Ahead of the launch, the company has revealed the design of the smartphones.
The Reno 13 and 13 Pro have been confirmed to sport two vertically aligned cameras and a third on its right. The two vertically aligned cameras are so big and prominent that your eye doesn’t go to the third one, and the camera setup gives off a very iPhone-like design. In the teaser, there are two colours that we notice. There is white and a beautiful lavender. You can tell that we are already feeling a little inclined towards the lavender colourway. Both variants have a pattern on the back, which in the white model gives off a marble-like appearance. Oppo says it is a “one piece sculpted glass” back.
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— OPPO (@oppo) December 25, 2024
The teaser confirms that the phone has an aluminium frame. Interestingly, the phone uses an almost flat display, with slight curves on the edges, which can possibly give you the best of both worlds –– thinner bezels, less glare, and reduced accidental touches. In previous posts, Oppo has also confirmed that the rear panel of the Reno 13 series will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Oppo hasn’t gone into details about it yet, but the teasers do list the phones as AI phones, as were last year’s Oppo Reno 12 series. Which means, we could expect a few upgrades in terms of the AI features on the phone. The Oppo Reno 12 Pro was loaded with AI features like AI Best Face, AI Eraser 2.0, and AI Clear Face. For productivity, it offered AI Summary, AI Record Summary, AI Clear Voice, AI Writer, and AI Speak.
Oppo Reno 13 series: What to expect
The Reno 13 series, already launched in China, provides a glimpse of what to expect from these smartphones. In China, the series features a 6.59-inch flat AMOLED display with a crisp 2760×1256 pixel resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, offering vibrant visuals and seamless performance. Powering the devices is the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset, a notable upgrade with an improved GPU for enhanced gaming and faster app performance. This is paired with a substantial 5,600mAh battery that supports 80W fast wired charging for quick recharges and extended use.
Continuing the Reno series’ focus on camera excellence, the Reno 13 comes equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera featuring optical image stabilisation (OIS) for sharp and steady photos, complemented by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens for capturing broader perspectives. For selfies and video calls, a 50-megapixel front-facing camera ensures high-quality images and videos.
The Reno 13 runs on ColorOS 15, based on Android 15, delivering a polished software experience with modern features and optimisation. Durability is another highlight, as the device boasts IP66, IP68, and IP69 certifications, making it dustproof and resistant to various water exposure conditions.
In terms of pricing, the Reno 13 series starts at CNY 2,699 (approximately Rs 31,400) in China. While the official India pricing remains undisclosed, considering the Reno 12 launched at Rs 32,999 in India, the Reno 13 is likely to be priced in a similar range upon its Indian debut.
