Oppo Reno13 Review
Oppo Reno13 features a 6.59" AMOLED display, 50MP cameras, 5,600mAh battery with 80W fast charging, and up to 16GB RAM & 1TB storage.
Although it costs more, Oppo Reno13 offers better cameras, a larger battery, and a nicer display.
It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 and has a 6.59-inch AMOLED screen. It does not have a microSD card, but it does have up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
The phone has a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP depth sensor. The 50MP selfie camera has autofocus, and both support 4K video recording.
Its 5,600mAh battery supports 80W fast charging. It is also IP68/IP69 water and dust resistant.
Other features include stereo speakers, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and an infrared port, but no headphone jack. The fingerprint scanner is under the display.
The Reno13 is compact, powerful, and long-lasting, but lacks expandable storage.
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Oppo Reno13 Specification
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 📱 Model | Oppo Reno13 |
| 📅 Release Date | November 29, 2024 |
| ⚖ Weight | 181g |
| 📏 Dimensions | 157.9 x 74.7 x 7.2 mm |
| 🏗 Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum alloy frame, glass back |
| 📶 SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| 💦 Water Resistance | IP68/IP69 (dust tight, high-pressure water jets, immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| 🛠 Operating System | Android 15, ColorOS 15 |
| 🎛 Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 (4nm) |
| 🚀 CPU | Octa-core (1×3.35 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3×3.20 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4×2.20 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| 🎮 GPU | Mali G615-MC6 |
| 💾 Internal Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB (with 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB RAM) |
| 📂 Card Slot | ❌ No expandable storage |
| 📷 Main Camera | Triple: 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (depth) |
| 🎨 Camera Features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| 🎥 Main Camera Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| 🤳 Selfie Camera | 50MP (wide), AF |
| 📹 Selfie Camera Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| 🔆 Display | 6.59″ AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak brightness) |
| 📊 Resolution | 1256 x 2760 pixels (~460 ppi) |
| 🛡 Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| 🔋 Battery | 5600 mAh |
| ⚡ Charging | 80W wired, PD 13.5W, UFCS 33W, PPS 33W, reverse wired |
| 🔊 Audio | Stereo speakers, ❌ No 3.5mm jack |
| 📡 Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| 🌐 Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| 🛰 Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| 📲 NFC | Yes (eSE, HCE, NFC-SIM, eID) |
| 🔌 USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| 📡 Sensors | Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 🎨 Colors | Plume White, Luminous Blue, Black, Purple, Blue |
| 🏷 Models | CPH2689, PKM110 |
| 💰 Price | ₹31,040 |
| 📊 AnTuTu Score | 1,378,614 (v10) |
| 🧠 GeekBench Score | 4,208 (v6) |
| 🎮 3DMark Score | 2,868 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| 🔆 Display Brightness | 1204 nits max (measured) |
| 🔊 Loudspeaker Rating | -24.7 LUFS (Very good) |
| 🔋 Battery Life | 16 hour 50 min active use |
Oppo Reno13 Design and build
Oppo Reno13 has a flat design, unlike older models with curved edges. This gives it a modern look but makes it less comfortable to hold.
It has a premium aluminum frame and a matte-textured glass back. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 7i for durability.
The phone is thin (7.2mm) and light (181g), but it’s slippery. It comes in Plume White and Luminous Blue, with the white version having a unique pattern.
Better dust and water protection is indicated by an IP68 or IP69 rating. The fingerprint sensor is positioned a little low, but the buttons are easily accessible.
Reno13 looks premium, but its sharp edges and slippery feel might not suit everyone.
Oppo Reno13 Display, battery life, charging speed, speakers
Oppo Reno13 has a 6.59-inch OLED display with a 1256 x 2760 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. It reaches 1,204 nits brightness making it easy to use outdoors.
The screen has three refresh rate modes: High (120Hz always), Standard (60Hz always), and Auto (switches between 60Hz and 120Hz). Some apps, like Chrome, stay at 60Hz even in Auto mode.
The 5,600mAh battery lasts a long time, with 16 hours and 50 minutes of active use. It supports 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, reaching 74% in 30 minutes. Battery-saving options help extend its lifespan.
The stereo speakers are loud (-24.7 LUFS) and have a strong bass. The bottom speaker is louder than the top one. The sound is good, but sometimes bass overpowers vocals and highs.
Oppo Reno13 Software and performance
ColorOS 15, based on Android 15, comes pre-installed on the Oppo Reno13. It offers 3 major OS updates and 4 years of security patches.
The design is similar to ColorOS 14, with small updates to the quick settings and icons. Performance is improved with faster animations, better touch response, and more stability.
AI features include AI Summary (condenses text), AI Speak (reads text aloud), and AI Writer (generates text). These tools are in the Smart Sidebar.
The AI Studio app creates photorealistic images from your photos using cloud-based AI. The Gallery app offers AI editing tools like AI Eraser and AI Unblur.
Powered by the Dimensity 8350 SoC, the Reno13 delivers solid performance with UFS 3.1 storage. While it’s an improvement over its predecessor, rivals like the Xiaomi 14T Pro and Galaxy S24 FE offer stronger performance. The phone maintains stable speeds, though the GPU slows down under heavy load.
Oppo Reno13 Camera
Oppo Reno13 has a triple-camera setup with a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP depth sensor (replacing the macro camera). The front camera is also 50MP with autofocus.
The main camera takes sharp, detailed photos with good dynamic range, but the colors are a bit muted. Portrait shots are okay, but the colors are still not very vibrant. The 2x zoom is fine for casual use, though not as sharp as dedicated zoom cameras.
The ultrawide camera performs well with vibrant colors, but it’s not as sharp as the main camera.
Selfies are great with natural colors and clear details, thanks to autofocus.
In low light, the main camera does a good job, with little noise and good detail, but the 2x zoom loses some sharpness. The ultrawide camera struggles at night with less sharpness and color saturation.
For video, the Reno13 records 4K at 60fps with the main and front cameras, and 1080p at 30fps with the ultrawide. It also has electronic stabilization for smooth footage, with a special Ultra Steady mode for action shots at 1080p.
Pros and Cons of Oppo Reno13
| ✅ Pros | ❌ Cons |
|---|---|
| 🌟 Premium, lightweight design (IP69 water & dust resistance) | 📷 Average camera performance compared to rivals |
| 🤳 Excellent selfies & video recording (AF on ultrawide) | 💰 Expensive at launch |
| 🔋 Outstanding battery life | 📂 No microSD card slot |
| ⚡ Fast 80W charging (SuperVOOC) | ❌ |
| 🔊 Clear stereo speakers | ❌ |
| 📡 Infrared blaster & eSIM support | ❌ |
Conclusion
Oppo Reno13 has a nice design, fast charging, long battery life, and great selfies, all in a compact 6.59-inch size.
However, some competitors offer better cameras and brighter displays. While the Reno13 has potential, it feels a bit expensive for now. As the price drops, it will become a better choice, but right now, there are stronger options available.
