Oppo has unveiled the Reno 14F Dark Side Limited Edition model in Mexico. The Star Wars partnership brings a themed design, custom elements and themed accessories included in a special package. Here’s a look at the special edition version in more detail.

Star Wars-inspired design and accessories

The Reno 14F Dark Side Limited Edition is built around one of the most iconic characters in the Star Wars universe. The back panel features an iridescent stereoscopic relief of Darth Vader’s helmet, paired with a red glow that creates a sense of depth.

The Star Wars and Oppo engravings feature contrasting finishes, giving it a refined collectible appeal. The device ships in a special edition box themed around the Death Star II, complete with unique numbering and gold detailing that reference classic battle sequences. Inside the package, buyers will find several themed accessories, including a Darth Vader helmet charger, a pendant-style SIM ejector pin and a Death Star II phone stand. The phone also includes exclusive wallpapers and animations inspired by key scenes from the franchise.

Oppo Reno 14F Dark Side Limited Edition specifications

In terms of specs, the Oppo Reno 14F Dark Side Limited Edition is not different from the regular Reno 14F. The special edition phone features a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling and up to 1400 nits of brightness. It is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

The rear setup includes a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera, while the front carries a 32-megapixel shooter. A 6000mAh battery with 45W fast charging keeps it running, and the device also offers an in-display fingerprint sensor and an IP68/69-rated body. At present, there is no information about its price.

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As mid-range phones get better each year, picking the right one isn’t easy. The OnePlus Nord CE 5 and OPPO Reno 14F both offer strong features at a reasonable price. This comparison helps you see which phone gives more value, whether you care more about speed, battery life, or camera quality.

Design and Display

Build and Feel:
The OPPO Reno 14F boasts a more rugged and premium construction, thanks to its IP68/IP69 rating, offering complete dust protection and water resistance for submersion and high-pressure sprays. The Nord CE 5, while still water-resistant with IP65, cannot match this durability. Both phones use sturdy materials, but OPPO’s certification gives it an edge for reliability in harsher environments. The Reno 14F is also slightly thinner and lighter, enhancing one-handed usability.

Display Quality:
Both smartphones offer AMOLED panels with 1B color support and 120Hz refresh rate, but the Nord CE 5 pulls ahead in peak brightness, hitting 1430 nits versus Reno 14F’s 1400 nits (HBM). Additionally, it supports Ultra HDR and HDR10+, making it a better pick for HDR video content. However, Reno’s display is slightly sharper at ~397 ppi versus ~387 ppi. Still, OnePlus offers better viewing outdoors and stronger brightness control.

Verdict:
OPPO Reno 14F wins in build quality with its superior waterproofing, but OnePlus Nord CE 5 delivers better screen brightness and HDR support, making it more appealing for media-heavy users.

Specifications 

Performance:
The Nord CE 5 features the newer Dimensity 8350 Apex chip, which offers higher peak clock speeds (3.35 GHz) and better GPU (Mali-G615 MC6) performance than the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 found in the Reno 14F. The Dimensity chip is also more efficient on 4nm and handles multitasking and gaming more fluidly. While both offer UFS 3.1 and up to 12GB RAM, OnePlus also includes the latest Bluetooth 5.4 and broader codec support like LHDC 5.

Battery and Charging:
The Reno 14F includes a larger 6000 mAh battery versus Nord’s 5200 mAh (global) or 7100 mAh (India). However, the OnePlus features much faster 80W wired charging and supports bypass charging, a key feature for gamers. OPPO’s 45W charging is decent but lags in speed. Moreover, OnePlus offers better thermal management under load with bypass support, while OPPO includes reverse wired charging as a bonus.

Verdict:
Nord CE 5 outperforms in raw speed and charging tech, making it better for performance-driven users, while OPPO Reno 14F appeals more to endurance-focused users with its massive battery and practical reverse charging.

Camera

Main and Secondary Lenses:
Both phones offer a 50MP main sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide, but Reno 14F adds a 2MP macro and a color spectrum sensor for better white balance. Its ultrawide also includes autofocus, a rare bonus in this class. Video capture is similar, but Nord offers higher slow-motion frame rates and more resolution options. Reno’s image processing is slightly better tuned for color accuracy and lighting due to the extra sensor.

Selfie Camera:
The Reno 14F is the clear winner with a 32MP selfie shooter featuring autofocus, a major advantage over Nord’s fixed-focus 16MP unit. While both record 1080p video, Reno delivers sharper and clearer self-portraits, especially in low light. For video calls and social media, Reno’s camera offers significantly better versatility.

Verdict:
OPPO Reno 14F provides a superior camera experience overall with its better selfie camera, more versatile rear setup, and color accuracy enhancements, making it better suited for creators and social media users.

Pricing

The OnePlus Nord CE 5 is priced around $400, while the OPPO Reno 14F sits at $500. For $100 less, Nord offers a more powerful chipset, faster charging, and a comparable display. Reno justifies its higher price with a bigger battery, stronger water protection, and better cameras.

However, for budget-conscious buyers who prioritize performance and charging, the Nord CE 5 is the more value-focused option.

Conclusion

The Reno 14F stands out with its IP69 waterproofing, reverse wired charging, color spectrum sensor, and superior selfie camera features that cater to outdoor users and photography enthusiasts. On the other hand, the Nord CE 5’s strengths lie in its Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset, faster 80W charging, higher peak brightness, and bypass charging, which appeal more to performance and gaming-oriented users.

Verdict:
Choose the OPPO Reno 14F if you value photography, durability, and battery life. Go with the OnePlus Nord CE 5 if your priority is performance, fast charging, and HDR media experience, especially considering its lower price.

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Oppo has officially launched its Reno 14 series in Taiwan, which includes the Reno 14F, Reno 14, and Reno 14 Pro. The standard Reno 14, which recently debuted in Japan, has also arrived in the Taiwanese market with prices starting at NTD 17,990 ($555) for the 12GB+256GB variant and going up to NTD 19,990 ($615) for the 12GB+512GB configuration. While the entire lineup caters to different user needs, this post focuses specifically on the Reno 14F 5G. Here’s a detailed look at what it brings to the table.

Oppo Reno 14F 5G specifications and features

The Reno 14F 5G features a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution (2372x1080p), a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1400 nits peak brightness. For security, it has an in-screen fingerprint scanner.  It’s powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage for fast and efficient performance.

The Reno 14F It is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging. It runs on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15, which tags along with Oppo AI features.

In terms of optics, the rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 main sensor with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. The front camera offers a 32-megapixel sensor with autofocus.

The Reno 14F 5G also features a 4290mm² VC heat dissipation system, dual SIM 5G support, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC. Despite its large battery, it maintains a slim profile, measuring 7.74mm in thickness and weighing just 180 grams. It also comes with IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

Oppo Reno 14F 5G price and availability

In Taiwan, the Reno 14F 5G is priced at NTD 12,990 ($400) for the 8GB + 256GB model and NTD 13,990 ($430) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. It is available in two color options: Glossy Pink, Colorful Blue, and Tranquil Green. The device is expected to launch in other Southeast Asian markets in the coming days, although an exact timeline is yet to be confirmed.

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Oppo is gearing up to launch the Reno 14 series in multiple markets. The lineup includes three models such as the Reno 14F, Reno 14, and Reno 14 Pro. However, it appears that the Reno 14F may not receive as wide a launch as the Reno 14 and 14 Pro. Ahead of the launch, the Reno 14F has emerged in the database of the Geekbench benchmarking platform. While the Reno 14 and 14 Pro are equipped with a Dimensity chip, the Reno 14F has been found to be fitted with a Snapdragon SoC.

Oppo Reno 14F Geekbench listing

Recent sightings of the Reno 14F at certification platforms, including the UAE’s TDRA, have revealed that it has the CPH2743 model number. The same device has popped up in Geekbench’s database with a Qualcomm chip that includes four performance cores clocked at 2.21GHz and four efficiency cores operating at 1.80GHz. For graphics, the device is equipped with the Adreno 710 GPU.

These details suggest that the Oppo Reno 14F 5G could be equipped with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. In comparison, the Reno 14 and 14 Pro are equipped with the Dimensity 8350 and Dimensity 8450 chipsets, respectively.

The listing further states that the device is equipped with 12GB of RAM and Android 15. It scored 913 and 2699 points in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench 6, respectively.

Oppo Reno 14F 5G specifications (rumored)

According to reports, the Reno 14F 5G will feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel that supports a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will run on ColorOS 15-based Android 15 and feature an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1-powered Reno 14F is expected to arrive with up to 512GB of storage. It will house a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging.

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