Samsung just started releasing the Android 13 stable update for the Galaxy S22 series earlier this week. On the other hand, Oppo has already delivered the same update for multiple devices since last month.

At the same time, the company is running beta programs for various handsets. In fact, four more mode phones have joined the beta initiative recently. All of them are Reno series smartphones.

Oppo has started recruiting Android 13-based ColorOS 13 beta testers for the following handsets in the mentioned regions.

• Oppo Reno 5 5G
  • China
• Oppo Reno 6 5G
  • China
  • India
• Oppo Reno 7 5G
  • India
• Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G (including League of Legends Edition)
  • China
  • India

Users of the phones mentioned above can head to Settings > About Device > ColorOS Logo > Icon on the top right to access the ColorOS 13 beta registration page. They can fill out the form and submit it to enroll themselves.

Selected applicants will get access to the latest version of ColorOs in beta form via an OTA software update. Unqualified applicants can try their luck in the next batch of recruitments if any.

Going by Oppo’s track record of software delivery, these smartphones will receive the stable update as early as a month from now. Further, as October is about to end, we are looking forward to Oppo sharing the ColorOS 13 update schedule for November in the coming days.

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Last week, reported that OPPO had finished the ColorOS 12 stable rollout for January 2022. However, just a few days later, the company has proved us wrong. Because it has now started rolling out the update for two more devices that weren’t supposed to receive it this month. These phones got access to beta builds ahead of Christmas.

OPPO has begun to seed the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 stable update for OPPO Reno5 and OPPO Reno6. The OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition also gets access to the new software at the same time. It is being pushed with the following firmware versions in Indonesia.

OPPO Reno5, OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition

• Region: Indonesia
• Firmware Version: C.08
• Required Firmware: A.28, A.29

OPPO Reno6

• Region: Indonesia
• Firmware Version: C.08
• Required Firmware: A.10, A.11

In order to check whether their unit has got the update, users of the aforementioned smartphones can head over to Settings > Software Update.

Since the latest software update for the phone is being sent via OTA, it may take some time to reach every user. For the uninitiated, OTA rollout is usually carried out in a batched manner, so that the company can pull back the update easily without affecting many users in case of any major bug.

Having said that, if you happen to have installed the update on your OPPO handset, then do let us know your experience in the section below. This may help users who haven’t got it.

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Today, OPPO announced the Reno5 and the Reno5F smartphones. Both phones have AMOLED displays, quad-rear cameras, and support 4G LTE.

Reno5

The Reno5 has a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a punch hole for the front-facing camera. It comes with a Snapdragon 720G processor and is available in a single configuration – 8GB RAM + 128GB.

In front is a 44MP camera with beauty effects while the quad-rear camera setup includes a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP mono camera. The camera app comes with features such as Dual-view video, AI Mixed Portrait, and AI Highlight Video for brighter and clearer videos in low light.

OPPO ships it with a 4310mAh battery with support for 50W VOOC Flash Charge. It claims a 5-minute charge will provide 3 hours of video playback and a full charge takes just 48 minutes. You also get a Super Power Saving Mode and a Battery Guard that optimizes charging when plugged in overnight.

The Reno5 ships with ColorOS 11 which has features such as Gamer Mode for uninterrupted and enhanced gaming experience; Flex Drop for resizing apps into floating windows; and hand gesture support that allows you to control your device without touching it. The phone also has an audio jack, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a MicroSD card slot.

OPPO has put a price tag of NGN 169,000 on the Reno5 and it is available in Fantasy Silver and Starry Black. It is available for pre-order on Jumia Nigeria and Buyoppo.ng ahead of when it goes on sale on March 21. Those who pre-order get a free pair of OPPO Enco W11 TWS earbuds.

OPPO Reno5F

The Reno 5F has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution, punch hole, and a 60Hz refresh rate. The Helio P95 processor is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage.

Its main rear camera is a 48MP f/1.7 sensor and it comes along with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP mono camera. Its front-facing camera is a 32MP sensor. The camera app has an AI Color Portrait Video mode that highlights the color of the subject while turning the background black and white. There is also a monochrome video mode that highlights only one color while turning everything else into monochrome.

The Reno5F has a 4310mAh battery with support for 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0. You get a USB-C port, an audio jack, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. It comes with ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 pre-installed.

The Reno5F is more affordable, as it is priced at NGN 129,000. It is available in Fantastic Purple and Fluid Black. It is available for pre-order on the same platforms as the Reno5. Those who pre-order get a free power bank.

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Last week, OPPO revealed that it will be launching the OPPO Reno5 series in Kenya. As expected, the handsets are now official in the country. The Chinese smartphone maker has announced two models for the country, namely OPPO Reno5 and OPPO Reno5 F. The former is a known phone, whereas the latter has made its global debut in Kenya, which is interesting.

OPPO Reno5 F Specifications, Features, and Price

The OPPO Reno5 F is the latest model in the Reno5 series of smartphones. The company is known for debuting new models first in Asian countries. But for the first time, OPPO has made a global debut of its device in Africa, Kenya to be exact.

Unfortunately, the brand has not revealed the entire specs of this handset. Because the phone will go on sale a month later on March 22. But interested customers can pre-order it from February 23 to March 21.

Pre-ordering customers will get a couple of freebies like OPPO Enco W11 TWS and a 6-month screen protection plan. Above all, the OPPO Reno5 F is priced at KSh 31,999 ($292).

Talking about specifications, the device flaunts a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole at the top left corner nesting a 32MP selfie camera. There’s no info on the chipset but the smartphone is said to come with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

The backside of the phone sports a new design with a quad-camera setup, shiny finish, and OPPO branding. This camera array includes a 48 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP monochrome sensor for portraits, and a 2MP macro snapper.

Further, the device runs ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 and is backed by a  4,310mAh battery with support for 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 proprietary fast charging protocol.

Last but not least, the OPPO Reno5 F comes in two colors, namely Fluid Black and Fantastic Purple.

OPPO Reno5 Kenya Price

On the other hand, the OPPO Reno5 is the same device that debuted in the SEA region in late December. It arrives in two colors (Starry Black, Fantasy Silver) and costs KSh 41,999 ($383).

This handset will be also available for pre-order starting tomorrow (February 23) but only till March 1. Because unlike the Reno5 F, the regular Reno5 will go on sale on March 2 itself.

As far as freebies are concerned, customers who pre-order this smartphone offline will be getting a unit of OPPO Enco W11 TWS, OPPO I’m Reno Backpack, and a 6-month screen protection plan. Whereas, online pre-orders include an unnamed Bluetooth speaker instead of the screen protection plan,

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OPPO is soon expected to launch the Reno5 series of smartphones in China. According to previous reports, there could be three models featuring different chipsets from Qualcomm and MediaTek. Now, two of them have been spotted on Geeekbench.

OPPO PEGM00 & OPPO PDST00 Geekbench

The Geekbench listings of the upcoming OPPO Reno5 series of phones were first reported by MySmartPrice. According to the listings, the device with the model number OPPO PEGM00 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset. Whereas, the second handset with model number OPPO PDST00 features MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset just like OPPO PDSM00.

Despite sporting different chips, both of them have 8GB RAM and run Android 11 (ColorOS 11) operating system. Talking about scores, the former bags 616 points and 1817 points in single-core and multi-core tests respectively. On the other hand, the latter scores 725 points and 3000 points respectively.

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OPPO Reno5 5G Series

The above two models are part of the OPPO Reno5 5G series. There’s also a third phone with model number OPPO PDRM00, which is said to be powered by Snapdragon 865. Anyway, though all three devices feature different chipsets, they are expected to come with 65W fast charging (OPPO SuperVOOC 2.0) support and a curved display with a single punch-hole as well as a high refresh rate.

As of now, we only know the specs of the model (OPPO PEGM00 / OPPO PEGT00) powered by Snapdragon 765G, courtesy of TENAA. This variant will sport a 6.43-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) OLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a single punch-hole for a 32MP front-facing camera.

Other specifications include a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad-camera setup and a 4,300mAh battery. Last but not leas, it will measure 159.1 x 73.4 x 7.9mm in dimensions and weigh 172g.

OPPO Reno5 4G Series

Just like OPPO Reno3 4G and OPPO Reno4 4G series of smartphones, there will be OPPO Reno5 4G series as well. As of now, only one device called OPPO Reno5 4G with model number OPPO CPH2159 has been spotted on certification bureaus like NBTC, EEC, and TKDN. The specs of this handset is still a mystery.

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OPPO is reportedly gearing up to launch the Reno5 series of smartphones in China. It is believed that the OPPO PEGM00 / PEGT00 phone that was recently approved by China’s TENAA authority could be the Reno5. The PDSM00 phone that appeared on Geekbench could be the Reno5 Pro for China. In some markets outside of China, it may sell the 4G version of the Reno5 series. Today, an OPPO phone with a CPH2159 model number appeared in the database of Thailand’s regulatory body. The listing has revealed that the phone will be arriving in the country as the OPPO Reno5.

Oppo Reno 5 (4G) is Now NBTC, EEC & TKDN Certified.
Oppo Reno 5 is Also Imported To Pakistan.
NBTC Certification Suggests That Oppo Reno 5 is 4G Device. pic.twitter.com/H7TU1uAk1f

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) November 13, 2020

The NBTC listing shows that the device only supports LTE connectivity. Hence, the CPH2159 model number belongs to the OPPO Reno5 4G smartphone. The CPH2159 model number has been previously seen at certification platforms like EEC of Europe and Indonesia’s TKDN authority. It has also surfaced in the import/export database of Pakistan. None of the listings have revealed the specifications of the Reno5 4G.

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OPPO Reno5 5G specifications (Rumored)

The OPPO Reno5 5G has a 6.43-inch OLED display that produces a Full HD+ resolution. The punch-hole on the screen houses a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel of the phone is fitted with a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system.

It is rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset and 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM. The handset is expected to land in China in 128 GB and 256 GB storage options. It lacks a microSD card slot. The phone comes preinstalled with Android 11 OS. Its 4,300mAh battery is coupled with 65W fast charging.

The PDSM00 that appeared at Geekbench could be the Reno5 Pro handset. It was spotted with specs like Dimensity 1000+, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS.

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