OPPO Reno13 5G : The OPPO Reno13 5G is a modest mid-range product that can hit the middle ground without driving a hole in your pocket. Announcement in Late 2024 This phone is proof that OPPO is committed to giving you all the features a flagship device is able to deliver, without the price of a flagship phone which is definitely a nice selling point for price sensitive individuals.
Design and Display
The Reno13 5G has a slim design, and a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with support for 120Hz refresh rate and also can reach a peak of 1200 nits brightness. The large screen can convey vivid and natural colors with minimal delay, with a screen to body ratio reaching up to 93.4% to create an extraordinary view.
Its Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection and aluminum frame make for a premium hand feel.
More impressively, it is rated at IP69, IP68 and IP66, making it one of the most water-proof phones in its class, and even supports underwater photography in up to 2 meters of depth for 30 minutes.
Performance and Hardware
Reno13 5G is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 SoC offering smooth performance for gaming and everyday use. The phone is offered in different variants, up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB storage, but most markets get 8GB/256GB as standard.
On the software side, OPPO promises five years of major OS upgrades and six years of security patches – on par with the industry’s best – with ColorOS 15 (based on Android) that’s snappy and chock full of features.
Camera System
The triple camera system has a 50MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization, 8MP ultra-wide lens with 116-degree field of view, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. The most exciting of the upgrades is the 50MP selfie camera with 4K@60fps video recording.
Thanks to AI Livephoto function, introduced by OPPO to the A-series, with every still image captured by the camera, you can back it up with a ‘live’ photo, which can be posted directly to short video platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, to shake up their creativity game.
Battery and Charging
There’s a very respectable 5600mAh cell here, which I found achieved around eight hours of screen-on – that equates to a couple of days of moderate usage. It is backed by an 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging support and it can refuel the phone completely from zero in 48 minutes and OPPO also provides the charger in the box.
The company says the battery will still have 80% capacity after five years of daily charging cyles.
Additional Features
The device offers 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, dual stereo speakers, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. OPPO AI Toolbox 2.0 furnishes an array of AI-based functions for imaging, efficiency, and system management.
The Adaptive Frame Booster makes games run faster and smarter reducing frame drops and power consumption.
Pros:
It even exceeds the same IP69 water resistance, also being labeled as an underwater camera mode
5600mAh large capacity provides long battery life
Fast charging of 80W with the adapter included
Vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display
Huge 7i Gorilla Glass build quality
Upgraded 50MP selfie camera
A very generous 256GB of base storage
Long-range software support pledge
Strong overall performance
Competitive pricing at $899
Cons:
MediaTek SoC may not be as fast as Snapdragon ones
No telephoto for optical zoom.
Outdated 2MP macro sensor
A few miscellaneous ColorOS quirks and bloatware
No wireless charging support
Lacks microSD expansion slot
Poor camera performance in low-light situation
Not available in certain areas
OPPO Reno13 5G Verdict
The OPPO Reno13 5G offer great mid-ranged value. Its worthwhile mix of durable design, excellent battery life, quick charging and good screen equates to a device that’s suitable for all sorts, from those who just don’t want to think about or realise they have a phone but also for those who want a dependable daily driver.
Although it obviously has to make sacrifices in the type of camera and processor you get, these are relatively minor based on the pricing of the device.
The Reno13 5G is especially good for those who value battery longevity, robustness and display quality more than they mind not having the best camera system out there or a wireless charging option. It represents a complete package, and show that you don’t necessarily need to blow flagship cash to have a premium smartphone experience.
