Technology

IIE DIGITAL DESK : Oppo is gearing up to launch its highly anticipated Reno 14 series in India at 12 PM IST on July 3, broadcasting simultaneously across YouTube, Flipkart, Amazon, and Oppo’s own channels . The lineup includes the Reno 14 5G and its premium sibling, the Reno 14 Pro 5G, both designed to cater to creators, photographers, and power users.

Featuring Oppo’s signature Gradient Aura finish and aerospace-grade aluminium chassis, the phones exude premium aesthetics . The Reno 14 sports a 6.59‑inch OLED flat display, while the Pro steps up to 6.83 inches. Both panels support 1.5K resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, 240 Hz touch sampling, 1,200‑nit peak brightness, 3840 Hz PWM dimming, and are safeguarded by Crystal Shield Glass. They also support glove+water touch modes, making them ideal for every environment .

Under the hood, the Reno 14 Pro is powered by MediaTek’s cutting-edge Dimensity 8450, while the base Reno 14 uses the Dimensity 8350 . Both models offer up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1 TB UFS 3.1 storage, running Android 15 with Oppo’s refined ColorOS 15 .

A major highlight is the camera system:

• Reno 14 Pro: Quad 50 MP sensors—an OV50E primary with OIS, a 50 MP ultra-wide, a 50 MP OV50D portrait sensor, and a 50 MP periscope telephoto offering 3.5× optical and up to 120× digital zoom .

• Reno 14: Triple setup with a 50 MP Sony IMX882 main (OIS), 50 MP telephoto (3.5× optical zoom), and 8 MP ultra-wide .

• Both models offer a 50 MP front camera ideal for crisp selfies and video calls .

Oppo emphasizes creator-friendly tools like AI Editor 2.0, AI Perfect Shot, AI LivePhoto 2.0, AI Voice Enhancer, Style Transfer, and Flash Photography enhancements to streamline editing and elevate content creation.

Battery capacities are substantial:

• Reno 14: 6,000 mAh with 80 W wired fast charging.

• Reno 14 Pro: 6,200 mAh supporting both 80 W wired and 50 W AIRVOOC wireless charging .

Both phones carry robust IP66/IP68/IP69 ratings, ensuring top-level protection from dust and water . Additional features include IR blaster, NFC, VoLTE, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and glove-support touch sensitivity .

Expected to mimic their China prices, the Reno 14 is likely to start at ₹39,999, while the Pro variant may debut between ₹53,999–₹55,999 . Amazon and Flipkart will host the first sales, with Oppo India’s e-store also listed .

The launch event on July 3 at 12 PM IST promises official debut details, live reactions, early offers, and likely availability announcements. Post-launch, in-depth reviews will assess the camera prowess, performance under load, charging efficiency, and how the Reno 14 Pro stacks up against contenders in the premium mid-range bracket like Redmi and Vivo.