The ColorOS 13 has been receiving a lot of attention for its impressive features and smooth performance since it was officially launched. A lot of OPPO users were eagerly anticipating the opportunity to try out this latest user interface on their smartphones. The good news is that the wait is now over for OPPO Reno 7, K9s, and K10 Vitality Edition users in China, as they can finally download and install the latest ColorOS 13 update on their devices. This update introduces a variety of new features and enhancements to the user experience, making these phones even more impressive than they already were.

Let us begin with the Oppo Reno 7. With its elegant appearance, strong hardware, and outstanding camera system, this phone already had a lot going for it. The Reno 7 now offers even more features thanks to the ColorOS 13 update. There are also additional customization choices for the home screen and app icons, allowing users to completely personalise their phone. The update is now available for the Chinese version of the gadget.

The Oppo K9s are up next. Because of its low price and excellent performance, this mid-range phone has become a consumer choice. The ColorOS 13 update significantly improves the K9s’ features and capabilities. The new privacy dashboard, which provides consumers more control over their data and helps to preserve their privacy, is one of the most noticeable features. Improved gesture navigation, faster app start speeds, and a more responsive user interface are also included in the update.

Finally, there’s the Oppo K10 Vitality Edition. The ColorOS 13 update adds several new features and enhancements to the K10 Vitality Edition. The update introduces a new power saver option that can increase the phone’s battery life by up to 25%. There are also new gaming features, like a game assistant and a gaming toolbox, that make it easier to play games on the phone.

Are you excited to test out the latest ColorOS 13 update on your OPPO smartphone? Do let us know by dropping a comment in your words down below.

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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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(Source 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

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It is not uncommon to see Chinese smartphones being rebranded across different markets in the world with a different model name to cater to the specific markets. The main Chinese tech conglomerates which practice this business tactic are respectively Xiaomi (with its sub-brands Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco) and the BBK Group (with its sub-brands Oppo, Realme, Narzo, OnePlus, Vivo and iQOO).

However, what if say the next-generation smartphone had the exact same specs as the last generation release? 

This may be a first for the industry, as the latest Oppo Reno 8 Z 5G released in Southeast Asia last month, has the exact same, fully identical specifications as the previous generation Oppo Reno 7 Z 5G which was also released in the Southeast Asia market as well. 

Don’t believe it? Here’s a comparison table for you to check the specs yourself.

As you can see here, the new Reno 8 Z has the same Snapdragon 695 5G SoC under the hood, the same 6.43” 60Hz screen with identical brightness specs, the same 4500 mAh battery, the same 33W SuperVOOC charging, the same triple camera setup, even the same 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and even the same 128GB of UFS 2.2 base storage.

The only difference between the two phones is just the back camera island, which has been extended to the plastic frame of the device. But even the camera placement on the module remains unchanged, and the phone has even gotten thicker and heavier at 181g (Oppo Reno 8 Z) compared to the 173g on the Oppo Reno 7 Z.

And the crazier fact, the Oppo Reno 7 Z (and Oppo Reno 8 Z) has been rebranded and re-released for many Asian and European markets in 2022 under many aliased names. Here is a quick rundown of what the device is named in other markets:

1. Oppo Reno 7 Z 5G – Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines), March 2022
2. Oppo F21 Pro 5G – India, April 2022
3. OnePlus Nord N20 5G – North America, April 2022
4. Oppo Reno 7 Lite – Europe, April 2022
5. Oppo Reno 8 Lite – Spain, June 2022
6. Oppo Reno 8 Z 5G – Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines), August 2022

Whether it be the chip shortage or the lack of competition in the space, it is unclear why innovation is stagnant for both Oppo and OnePlus smartphones in 2022. However, as smartphone consumers ourselves, we should be aware of the company’s practices and their device releases before purchasing a device. And this time around, the Oppo Reno 8 Z is literally just a previous generation smartphone repackaged in a new body to be sold.

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Oppo Reno 8 launch could be around the corner as the smartphone has now been spotted on Geekbench. The listing reveals some of the possible specifications of the handset. The purported Oppo Reno 8 is listed with an octa-core processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM. The handset will be the latest addition to the Reno 8 series. The company is speculated to launch 2 new phones in the 8 series – Reno 8 Pro and the Reno 8 Lite.

OPPO Reno 8 listed on Geekbench

As reported by MySmartPrice, the Oppo Reno 8 has surfaced on Geekbench with model number PGAM10. The smartphone has scored 712 points in single-core testing and 2385 points in multi-core testing. The listing suggests that the upcoming phone could be powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM. There could be other storage options.

According to the listing, the phone is powered by a chipset codenamed “Taro”. The octa-core processor includes four high-performance cores as well as four efficiency cores. Taro could be the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Soc, which is expected to arrive with the Reno 8 series. The listing suggests that the processor has a maximum clock speed of 2.36GHz

Furthermore, the handset is expected to run on Android 12. It should be noted that Oppo hasn’t made any announcement about the Oppo Reno 8 launch yet.

OPPO reno 8 specifications (Expected)

The OPPO Reno 8 is expected to come with a 6.55-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is said to be fueled by a 4,500mAh battery and could carry 80W fast charging support. The phone will have LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

If we talk about the cameras, the OPPO Reno 8 is likely to feature a triple camera setup on the back, with a 50MP primary Sony IMX766 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front, it is expected to carry a 32MP camera for video chats and selfies. Moreover, the phone could have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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OPPO Reno 7 Pro 5G phone is now available with up to a $200 discount on Giztop. Under this limited -time offer you can get $150 OFF on the 8GB + 256GB base variant and $200 OFF on the 12GB + 256GB variant. Thus the 8GB + 256GB variant which generally retails for $699 is now available at a discounted price of $549 and the 12GB + 256GB variant which retails for $799 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $599 only at Giztop.

Oppo Reno 7 Pro features a 6.55” AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 1080 X 2400 p Full HD+ resolution, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Powered by an MTK Dimensity 1200 Max 5G chipset, the smartphone comes with 8GB / 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Packed with a triple rear camera setup it features a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. For your selfies, you can use the 32MP front camera. Oppo Reno 7 Pro is fueled by a 4500mAh battery and supports 65W fast charging. It runs on Android 11-based Color OS 12 and comes with a 6th gen in-screen fingerprint reader. Other interesting features include the advanced VC liquid cooling technology, X-Axis linear motor, and dual stereo speakers. 

You can now buy Oppo Reno 7 Pro for a starting price of $549 only at Giztop. Please note that this is a Chinese edition phone but supports multiple languages and OTA updates and comes with pre-installed google mobile services and google play store.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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The last week in tech was sort of slow. Mostly because of the Chinese New Year. But that doesn’t mean there weren’t any important stories. For instance, we witnessed the announcement of two big acquisitions, a popular battle royale game made its way to mobile phones, a laptop with no ports, and more. Like every week, we have compiled a list of the top 10 stories based on our opinion. We have listed them below in no particular order.

As you all know that everyone’s opinions differ from each other, we would like to know your top picks after going through this article. Make sure to drop them in the comment section at the end of this post.

Top Stories from Last Week

The New York Times acquires Wordle

On January 31, The New York Times announced its acquisition of popular word game Wordle for an undisclosed price in the low seven figures. The publication assured the existing and new players that the game will continue to remain free to play and there will be no changes in its gameplay.

At the same time, Josh Wardle, the developer of the game, issued a statement that he will work with NYT to transfer wins and streak of long-time players. Wordle was originally released in October but its popularity skyrocketed in January.

Craob X – A laptop without ports

An unknown company called Craob announced a portless concept laptop dubbed Craob X last Monday (January 31). We don’t think this product will ever hit the market, however, the idea is interesting.

This notebook without ports has slim bezels around the display, 7mm thickness, and 0.8kg weight. The computer charges via a magnetic charger that attaches to its back like an Apple MagSafe charger for iPhones.

Lastly, this charger also acts as a hub for ports. It includes all the essential ports, including an SD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Apex Legends now available on smartphones

Apex Legends: Mobile finally gets a soft launch after months of beta testing. The battle royale game is now available for download on Android in countries like Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.

Whereas, interested players in other regions can pre-register the game on the Google Play Store. Unfortunately, there’s no word on iOS as of now.

The developer of the game had previously confirmed that it will be fully released for Android and iOS by 2022.

India to get 5G networks soon

On February 1, the Finance Minister of India officially confirmed that the auction of 5G airwaves in the country will begin later this year. The commercial rollout of the next-gen mobile networks is expected to start by the end of March 2023.

At the same time, the government is planning to introduce fiber internet connections across all villages by 2025.

A monitor with a 500Hz+ refresh rate

BOE is slowly growing to be an alternative to Samsung Display and LG Display. The company has announced various breakthroughs in the past. Last week, it showcased the world’s first monitor with a 500Hz+ refresh rate.

This panel has a 27-inch LCD panel with an FHD (1080p) resolution and an oxide backplane. It supports 8-bit color, 8Lane eDP output, and up to 1ms response time.

OPPO Reno7 series debut in India

The OPPO Reno7 series made its debut in India last week. The lineup consists of two models, namely OPPO Reno7 and OPPO Reno7 Pro. They are priced at ₹28,999 and ₹39,999 respectively. The handsets offer MediaTek chipsets, 65W fast charging, stunning design, capable camera system on the Pro, and more.

These smartphones were accompanied by OPPO Watch Free and OPPO Enco M32 in blue color. As far as the phones are concerned, the Pro is the same as the model sold in China, whereas the vanilla variant is totally different.

Google Chrome gets a new logo

Google Chome gets a new logo after 8 years. The new logo is slightly different for every platform. They will go live in the next few months.

First and foremost, there’s no change in color except their saturation. Secondly, the logo no longer has shadows.

As far as platform-specific changes are concerned, the new Google Chrome logo has a gradient on Windows, a 3D look on macOS, and a flat look on Chrome OS. Additionally, the Chrome Beta gets a ribbon with a ‘BETA’ tag on macOS and a blueprint-like finish on iOS.

An interesting budget smartphone from OnePlus

Key specs of a phone called OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite leaked last week. The features of this handset are so unique for a OnePlus-branded budget smartphone, we expect it to compete against the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

The device is said to come with a 6.59-inch FHD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, 64MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

Sony is acquiring Bungie

A few days after the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard acquisition deal, Sony made an announcement of it buying Bungie on January 31. The deal is said to cost $3.6 billion for the Japanese tech giant.

Bungie will remain independent under Sony after the acquisition. The studio will continue to work with other platforms. 

Realme 9 Pro series gets a launch date

On February 3, Realme disclosed that the Realme 9 Pro series will go official at 1:30 PM IST on February 16. The lineup includes two devices, namely Realme 9 Pro and Realme Pro+.

As the name suggests, the Realme 9 Pro+ will be the better of the two with features like an in-display hybrid sensor for fingerprint and heart rate, OIS-enabled 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera, MediaTek Dimensity 920 chip, and more.

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The OPPO Reno7 series initially went official in China at the end of November 2021. The smartphones are now set to debut in international markets, starting with India. The company has already revealed the launch date and we know exactly when the phones will be announced. Let’s check out how you can watch the unveiling of these handsets live.

When is the OPPO Reno7 series launch in India?

The OPPO Reno7 series is scheduled to launch in India on February 4. The event will kickstart at 12 PM IST.

How to watch the OPPO Reno7 series India launch event?

The launch of the OPPO Reno7 series in India will be live-streamed by the brand on its official social media profiles. Those who are interested can watch the live event on either YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

As mentioned earlier, the conference will begin at 12 PM IST on February 4.

What are the expected products at the OPPO Reno7 series India launch event?

OPPO is expected to announce the following products at the OPPO Reno7 series launch event in India.

• OPPO Reno7 Pro
• OPPO Reno7
• OPPO Watch Free
• OPPO Enco M32 (Green)

The OPPO Reno7 Pro is said to be the same as the Chinese variant. Whereas, the vanilla OPPO Reno7 will be a completely new device. Finally, the OPPO Watch Free and the OPPO Enco M32 will be the same as the version sold in other markets.

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This week, we at least had two important smartphone launches. However, next week, there will be only one. OPPO will be finally debuting the OPPO Reno7 series in India after teasing it for the past few days. Here’s what the new phones from the brand will offer and how much they are expected to cost.

Upcoming Smartphone Next Week

OPPO Reno7 Series

The OPPO Reno7 series will launch in India on February 4. The live stream for the event will kickstart at 12 PM IST. It will be broadcasted by the official OPPO India handles on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

The company is anticipated to debut two models in the lineup, namely OPPO Reno7 and OPPO Reno7 Pro. These two handsets and OPPO Reno7 SE initially went official in China at the end of November.

OPPO Reno7

The OPPO Reno7 coming to India is said to be a rebranded OPPO Reno7 SE. Hence, the device will have features like a 6.43-inch 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 48MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, in-screen fingerprint sensor, ColorOS 12 based on Android 11, 4,500mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

The phone is rumored to cost ₹29,990 for the single 8GB + 256GB variant. But according to a retailer, it will cost ₹31,490 for the sole 8GB + 128GB memory configuration.

OPPO Reno7 Pro

Unlike the OPPO Reno7, the OPPO Reno7 Pro heading to India is expected to be the same as the handset sold in China. Therefore, it will arrive with features like a notification LED light around the camera island, 6.55-inch 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 1200-MAX chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, in-screen fingerprint sensor, ColorOS 12 based on Android 11, 4,500mAh battery, and 65W fast charging.

The device was previously rumored to cost around ₹41,000-₹43,000. But now, it is being tipped to retail at ₹39,990 for the single 12GB + 256GB memory version.

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OPPO has confirmed to launch the OPPO Reno7 series in India on February 4. The company is expected to introduce two models in the lineup, namely OPPO Reno7 and OPPO Reno7 Pro. Ahead of their official announcement, their price has leaked once again.

According to the source of tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, the OPPO Reno7 will retail at ₹29,990 in India for the sole 8GB + 256GB memory configuration. On the other hand, the OPPO Reno7 Pro will cost ₹39,990 for the single 12GB + 256GB variant.

The leaker requests the public to consider this information with a pinch of salt. Because the previous reports have suggested higher price tags.

A retailer listing recently revealed that the OPPO Reno7 will come in an 8GB + 128GB version priced at ₹31,490. Whereas, the OPPO Reno7 Pro was earlier said to retail at around ₹41,000-₹43,000.

As far as the devices are concerned, the OPPO Reno7 Pro coming to India is the same as the phone sold in China. However, the OPPO Reno7 for India is said to be a rebranded OPPO Reno7 SE.

In a nutshell, both these handsets are already official and we know everything about them. In fact, we had already reviewed the OPPO Reno7 Pro back in December.

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OPPO will be launching the OPPO Reno7 series in India on February 4. The smartphones are expected to be accompanied by OPPO Watch Free. Since these devices are already official in China, we know almost everything about them. However, there’s one thing you should know.

PassionateGeekz says that the OPPO Reno7 for India is a rebranded OPPO Reno7 SE from China, quoting an undisclosed retailer as a source. The publication also adds that the handset will retail at ₹31,490 for the single 8GB + 128GB memory configuration.

At the same time, the official website of OPPO India has a promotional page for the upcoming OPPO Reno7 series. Interestingly, on this webpage, there’s not a single picture of the vanilla OPPO Reno7 (via MySmartPrice).

Instead, there are multiple images of OPPO Reno7 Pro and a sole image of OPPO Reno7 SE. All of these indeed suggest that the OPPO Reno7 coming to India is different from the one sold in China. 

Anyway, the company hasn’t confirmed this and we don’t think it will ever do. It’s a known fact as brands don’t talk about rebranding publicly and there’s no need for it too.

Having said that, it will be interesting to see which device will now arrive as OPPO Reno7 SE in India as it is also being tipped to launch in the country.

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OPPO has been teasing the launch of the OPPO Reno7 series in India for the last few days. With the start of a new week, the company has now officially revealed when the next generation of Reno smartphones will debut in India. It is indeed coming in the first week of February as revealed by a tipster.

The OPPO Reno7 series has been confirmed to launch in India on February 4. Just like the previous gen, this one will also be sold via Flipkart, OPPO online store, and offline stores across the country.

Though the brand is yet to confirm the devices that are coming to the region, it is being said all three models will be introduced. However, we may only see the announcement of the OPPO Reno7 and OPPO Reno7 Pro next week. The OPPO Reno7 SE might arrive later.

The OPPO Reno7 series brings a new design to the lineup. But the specs are somewhat the same, except for the cameras. The Pro model, for instance, sports a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor and a customized 32MP Sony IMX709 selfie camera.

In our review of OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G, we found the performance of the camera system to be not so impressive. But the one on the OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G is actually better. You can learn more about the phone in our review.

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The OPPO Reno7 series was tipped to launch in January in India. Now, as we have entered the said month, more details about the phone’s release in the country have emerged. Let’s check out what the new information has to say.

According to Mukul Sharma (via MySmartPrice), the OPPO Reno7 series will launch in India either at the end of January or early February. Only two models are expected, namely OPPO Reno7 and OPPO Reno7 Pro.

Apart from revealing a possible launch timeline, the tech influencer has also shared a promotional poster of the series for India. The screenshot of the OPPO Store app showcases the OPPO Reno7 Pro but doesn’t mention its name.

Going by a previous report, the OPPO Reno7 will cost between ₹28,000 and ₹31,000 in India. On the other hand, the OPPO Reno7 Pro will retail around  ₹41,000-₹43,000.

This means the handsets could be costlier than their predecessors. For the unaware, the OPPO Reno6 and the OPPO Reno6 Pro debuted at ₹29,990 and ₹39,990 respectively in India.

Anyway, we think that the smartphones will probably cost the same as their forerunners, however, we could be wrong. That’s because the newer models come with a revamped design and some changes in specs. Hence, a price bump is possible.

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On Christmas Eve, OPPO announced a new version of the newly launched OPPO Reno7 in China. This variant of the smartphone is called OPPO Reno7 New Year Edition. As the name suggests, it is themed after the Chinese New Year, which falls on February 1, 2022. This handset is now up for pre-order.

The OPPO Reno7 New Year Edition sports an exclusive paint job. It comes in an eye-catching Red Velvet hue with a matte finish.

As the upcoming Chinese New Year is the ‘Year of the Tiger’, there’s also a tiger’s head embossed near the OPPO branding at the bottom right side of the phone’s rear panel.

Apart from the aforementioned differences, the OPPO Reno7 New Year Edition is the same as the regular OPPO Reno7 inside out. In fact, it also costs the same. But customers who pre-order the device before the sale kickstarts on December 30 will get a ¥50 discount.

The product arrives in the following memory configurations.

• 8GB + 128GB – ¥2,699
• 8GB + 256GB – ¥2,999
• 12GB + 256GB – ¥3,299

As far as specs are concerned, the Red Velvet OPPO Reno7 New Year Edition features a 6.43-inch 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple rear camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, 4,500mAh battery with support for 60W fast charging, ColorOS 12 based on Android 11, 7.64mm thickness, and 185g weight.

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Oppo Reno 7 Pro which was launched a couple of days back, is now available for $699 at Giztop, for all global customers.

Oppo Reno 7 Pro features a 6.55” AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 1080 X 2400 p Full HD+ resolution, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Powered by an MTK Dimensity 1200 Max 5G chipset, the smartphone comes with 8GB / 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Packed with a triple rear camera setup it features a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. For your selfies, you can use the 32MP front camera. Oppo Reno 7 Pro is fueled by a 4500mAh battery and supports 65W fast charging. It runs on Android 11 based Color OS 12 and comes with a 6th gen in-screen fingerprint reader. Other interesting features include the advanced VC liquid cooling technology, X-Axis linear motor, and dual stereo speakers. 

You can now buy Oppo Reno 7 Pro for $699 only at Giztop. This price is applicable to the 8GB + 256GB Black, Gold, and Blue color variants. Please note that this is a Chinese edition phone but supports multiple languages and OTA updates and comes with pre-installed google mobile services and google play store.

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The upcoming OPPO Reno7 series of smartphones is scheduled to release on November 25th in China. Ahead of its official launch, the e-commerce website JD.com has already revealed the renders and specifications of the upcoming Reno7 devices.

Here’s a quick summary of what to expect from the Reno7 series launching on November 25.

OPPO Reno 7 Pro: Expected Specs

The OPPO Reno7 Pro is the top-end phone of the Reno7 series and features a squared-out design with rounded corners, similar to that of the iPhone 13. A JD listing also reveals the phone to have a thickness of 7.45mm. On the rear, the phones house a rectangular camera module with rounded edges. The phone will be available in three color variants: Star Rain Wish, Dawn Gold, and Starry Night Black.

The device features a triple camera setup for photography, including a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 sensor, a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B ultrawide lens, and a 13-megapixel Samsung S5K3M5 telephoto lens. The selfie snapper on this device is the new 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 cat-eye lens.

The Reno7 Pro features a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the smartphone comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-Max SoC paired with up to 12GB RAM and 264GB internal memory. The device will offer other specs such as Android 11, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, a 4500mAh battery with support for 65W fast-charging.  Its connectivity features include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and USB Type-C port.

OPPO Reno7: Expected Specs

The Reno7 will be identical to the Pro variant in the design department, other than the camera module and the difference in thickness at 7.59mm. The screen featured on this device will also be identical to the pro variant, with a lower refresh rate of 90Hz. The Reno7 will be available in the same three colors as the pro version.

It gets a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor, a 16-megapixel Sony IMX481 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. On the front side, the device features a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Inside, the OPPO Reno7 gets the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset. The variants for the device are listed on JD.com as – 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The Reno 7 will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging(via).

OPPO Reno7SE: Expected Specs

The Reno7 SE specs are yet to be listed on any e-commerce website in China, but the rumored specs of the upcoming phone state that it may come with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone is also expected to house a triple camera array within a rectangular module. With a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B primary sensor, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 sensor, and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. On the front side, there will be a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 snapper.

The phone is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, paired with Mali-G68 MC4 GPU for graphics. It will likely come in two configurations: 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB internal storage. A 4390mAh battery handles the energy needs and should be filled up quickly thanks to 65W fast charging support.

OPPO Reno7 Series: Expected Pricing

Oppo Reno7 is expected to start at 3,499 yuan (around $547) for the 8GB + 128GB  variant and CNY 3,999 (around $625) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. The Oppo Reno7 Pro is tipped to start at 4,299 yuan ($672) for the 8GB +256GB variant, and will go up to 5,299 yuan (around $829) for the 12GB+256GB variant. The Reno7 SE 8GB + 128GB variant is hinted to be priced around 2,699 yuan ($422) whereas the 12GB + 256GB will cost around 2,999 yuan ($469).

The OPPO Reno7 series is set to release on November 25th at 6 PM in China, so stay tuned as we will be covering the launch.

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OPPO introduced the Pro+ model in the Reno lineup with the 5th generation. The first device was called OPPO Reno5 Pro+, which was later followed by OPPO Reno6 Pro+. Now, according to a reliable leaker, there may not be an OPPO Reno7 Pro+.

We have been hearing about the OPPO Reno7 series for the past few days from the same source – Digital Chat Station. The tipster now suggests that the 7th gen Reno family may not include a Pro+ model.

The leaker says that the prototypes of vanilla and Pro variants are much better than their predecessor. They have improvements in both display and camera departments.

Above all, he hasn’t heard about the Pro+ variant yet. Hence, he thinks that OPPO Reno7 Pro+ may not exist after all.

Anyway, we would advise you to consider this information with a pinch of salt. That’s because we are still days away from the launch of the OPPO Reno7 series.

As per previous leaks, the regular OPPO Reno7 will be similar to its predecessor in terms of design with a metal frame and a punch-hole at the top left corner of the screen. It will feature a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor that measures 1/1.56” in size and a notification LED ring around the camera.

Lastly, an unreliable source tipped that OPPO Reno7, OPPO Reno7 Pro, and OPPO Reno7 Pro+ will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 920, MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 respectively.

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At the end of September, details about OPPO Reno7 series emerged from a reliable source. A few days later, the same source has shed some details on the devices’ camera system. Let’s take a look  at what the tipster has to say.

Digital Chat Station was the leaker who shared some information about the upcoming OPPO Reno7 series. Today, the tipster is back again with more details.

According to him, the OPPO Reno7 series will use large-sized camera sensors. He specifically mentions that the vanilla OPPO Reno 7 will come equipped with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, which measures 1/1.56” in size.

For those unaware, the current-gen OPPO Reno6 (review) as well as OPPO Reno6 Pro (review) sport an inferior 64MP OmniVision OV64B main sensor, which has a smaller size of 1/2″. We were unsatisfied with the camera performance on these two phones. Hopefully, the new improved sensors on the next-gen bring improvements.

Previously, the leaker revealed that the standard OPPO Reno7 will feature a metal frame and a punch-hole at the top left corner like its predecessor. He also mentioned that it will have a triple camera setup and a notification LED ring.

Last but not least, as per Digital Chat Station, the OPPO Reno7 will compete with yet-to-release vivo S12.

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OPPO Reno6 series has just made its way to some markets lately since its initial debut in China earlier this year. But it appears the company is already gearing up to launch the OPPO Reno7 series very soon. A popular leaker has now revealed some details about the upcoming lineup.

According to a now-deleted post by Digital Chat Station on Weibo, OPPO will be soon launching the OPPO Reno7 series in China. Its primary competitor will be the upcoming vivo S12 series. This means vivo will be skipping the S11 branding and jump to S12 from the current-gen S10.

That said, the tipster has only disclosed information about the vanilla OPPO Reno7. As per him, this smartphone will feature a similar front design as its predecessor OPPO Reno6. In other words, the flat display on it will have a punch-hole at the top left corner. Additionally, the bottom bezel will be thinner than the older model.

Further, he says that the phone will have a metal frame. It will house a triple camera setup on the rear and there will be improvements in their performance. Lastly, one of these cameras will sport an LED notification ring.

We expect to learn more about the OPPO Reno7 series in the coming days. The forthcoming handsets will likely use different chipsets like their predecessors.

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