Google is expected to release Android 14 stable this month. Thus, partner OEMs have kickstarted their beta programs.

Oppo is one of the first Chinese OEMs other than Xiaomi to announce the Android 14 public beta testing initiative. The company has included 3 devices in the first batch.

Two of these phones are Oppo-branded, while the third one is OnePlus-branded. Let’s go through the details.

According to official announcement posts on Oppo and OnePlus community forums, the brands started recruiting Android 14 closed beta testers for three handsets in China yesterday. The registration window closes today itself.

Applicants will be selected within 5 working days from the end of recruitment. Selected candidates will receive the beta software via OTA update within the next 3 working days.

The following devices are currently part of the Android 14-based ColorOS beta program.

• Oppo Find X6 Pro
• Oppo Reno 9 Pro
• OnePlus 11

Interestingly, the vanilla Oppo Find X6 is not included in the first batch. Similarly, instead of the latest Reno 10 Pro Plus, the Reno 9 Pro is given higher priority.

Though the aforementioned smartphones will be added to the beta program later, it is just weird to not see them in the first batch. Also, Oppo hasn’t officially revealed anything about ColorOS 14 yet.

Since the Android 14 public beta program is now underway, Oppo may start teasing ColorOS 14 features in the coming days. Perhaps, the software could get announced at the Oppo Find N3 launch event later this month.

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Oppo introduced the Reno 9 Pro in China towards the end of last year and if anything, the smartphone comes with a beautiful design. Being a premium offering from the brand, the Reno smartphone costs a good amount of money, with the base model starting at around $488. Nevertheless, it’s no secret that good products often get copied, and it appears that the Reno 9 Pro won’t be an exception, as DOOV is apparently preparing to introduce a smartphone with a strikingly similar design.

A new smartphone from DOOV, dubbed DOOV X9 has been listed on China Telecom’s product library and we can’t help but notice its resemblance with Oppo Reno 9 Pro. Mind you, its specifications are far from impressive compared to the Oppo smartphone but since it’s expected to cost only 2000 Yuan, we can’t really complain. For the unaware, DOOV (Duowei Technology Co., Ltd) is an electronics manufacturer based in China that has yet to establish a presence in the global market. Even in China, the company is not very widely recognized or mainstream.

China Telecom lists the DOOV X9 in Ink Gray and Fresh Green colors. If you’d look at its design, you’d find a camera module similar to the Reno 9 Pro. However, the smartphone has a less-polished design with likely a plastic back. Its cameras are also underwhelming, with a 13MP primary sensor and a 0.3MP auxiliary lens. The handset gets a 6.5-inch flat display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels as compared to Reno 9 Pro’s 6.7-inch curved AMOLED display with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels (FHD+).

DOOV X9 is powered by an entry-level UNISOC T760 processor and a 5,000mAh battery (Oppo Reno 9 Pro gets a Dimensity 8100-Max chipset and a 4,500mAh battery). All in all, the DOOV X9 smartphone cannot be compared with Oppo’s product in terms of features and performance. However, it may be a decent budget option for those who are looking for a good-looking smartphone.

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Oppo has unveiled the Oppo Reno 9 series in China today. The successor of the Oppo Reno 8 series arrives with a new design. The lineup includes three models, such as Oppo Reno 9, Oppo Reno 9 Pro, and Oppo Reno 9 Pro Plus.

All three phones look almost the same, however, they have slightly different sets of specs. Let’s take a look at the vanilla and pro model in this article. You can learn about the pro plus here.

Oppo Reno 9 / Oppo Reno 9 Pro Specifications

The Oppo Reno 9 and Reno 9 Pro have a glass sandwich construction but the frame is plastic. They measure 7.19mm in thickness and weigh 174g.

The phones flaunt a 6.7-inch centered punch-hole curved AMOLED display with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 394 PPI, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The 10-bit panel is protected by Asahi Glass AGC DT-Star2 and supports up to 950 nits peak brightness.

The vanilla variant is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, while the pro model is run by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max chipset. The latter also features MariSilicon X NPU for image processing. 

Either way, both come with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. They also boot the same ColorOS 13 based on Android 13.

The duo arrives with the same autofocus-enabled 32MP RGBW selfie camera, however, the rear camera systems are different between the two.

The standard Reno 9 has a 64MP primary shooter and a 2MP monochrome snapper. On the other hand, the Reno 9 Pro sports a 50MP Sony IMX890 main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide unit.

They offer multiple connectivity options, like dual SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GNSS, NFC, and USB Type-C. Other features include an in-display fingerprint sensor, graphite cooling system, and infrared sensor.

Last but not least, both devices are backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging.

Oppo Reno 9 / Oppo Reno 9 Pro Price and Availability

The Oppo Reno 9 series carry the following price tags in China.

Oppo Reno 9

• 8GB + 256GB – ¥2,499 ($349)
• 12GB + 256GB – ¥2,699 ($377)
• 12GB + 512GB – ¥2,999 ($419)

Oppo Reno 9 Pro

• 16GB + 256GB – ¥3,499 ($488)
• 16GB + 512GB – ¥3,799 ($530)

The duo comes in Bright Moon Black, Tomorrow Gold, and Slightly Drunken color options. Whereas, the Reno 9 can be exclusively availed in All Things Red color variant as well.

The handsets will go on sale from December 2 in China. Just like previous generations, they should make their way to other markets in the coming weeks.

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There weren’t many smartphone launches for about a month. This is going to change in the next few days. Three are going to be three prominent events next week.

Chinese major brands Vivo, Honor, and Oppo have scheduled press conferences for the next week. They have confirmed to announce multiple phones at these events.

These products will be made official in China. They are expected to make their way to other markets later.

Let’s take a look at these handsets one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Vivo X90 Series

The Vivo X90 series launch event is scheduled for  November 22 (Tuesday). It will begin at 7 PM GMT+8 and will be live-streamed on popular Chinese video streaming platforms and social media.

The lineup is expected to include three models, namely Vivo X90, Vivo X90 Pro, and Vivo X90 Pro Plus. The former two are said to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC, while the latter will house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 underneath it.

All three phones are expected to come with a dedicated Vivo V2 ISP chip. Though they will have different camera setups, all of them will feature Zeiss T* coating lenses and software Zeiss image processing.

The Vivo X90 series is said to boot OriginOS 3 based on Android 13 and will carry support for 120W fast wired charging.

Honor 80 Series and Honor Magic Vs

Honor’s launch conference is planned for November 23 (Wednesday). It will start at 2:30 PM GMT+8. The event will be live-streamed on Chinese social media and video streaming platforms.

Honor has confirmed to unveil the Honor 80 series and Honor Magic Vs. The former is a lineup of upper mid-range smartphones, whereas the latter is a foldable phone.

At least two Honor 80 models are expected, such as Honor 80  and Honor 80 Pro. There could be a third one called Honor 80 Pro Plus. The former two are said to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 782G (unannounced) and Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen1 chipsets, respectively.

The Honor 80 Pro or Pro Plus is expected to feature dual 50MP front-facing cameras and a 160MP primary camera.  On the other hand, the Honor Magic Vs will be a refreshed Honor Magic V with some spec upgrades.

Oppo Reno 9 Series

The Oppo Reno 9 series is scheduled to launch in China on November 24 (Thursday). The conference will be live-streamed on leading Chinese video streaming platforms and social media from 2:30 PM GMT+8.

The Oppo Reno 9 series is tipped to consist of three handsets, namely Oppo Reno 9, Oppo Reno 9 Pro, and Oppo Reno 9 Pro Plus. These three phones are said to be powered by Snapdragon 778G, Dimensity 8100-Max, and Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chips, respectively.

The vanilla and Pro variants will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging. While the Pro Plus model will house a 4,700mAh battery and carry support for 80W fast wired charging.

All three of them will flaunt a curved 120Hz display. However, only the Pro versions will come with the MariSilicon X ISP chip.

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The OPPO Reno 9 series is all set to break cover on Nov. 24 in China. Reports have revealed that the model numbers PHM110, PGX110, and PGW110 belong to the Reno 9 series. Now, the PGX110 model has surfaced in the database of the TENAA certification platform. Here is a look at all the details that have appeared through its TENAA appearance.

OPPO Reno 9 Pro Specifications

As per the TENAA listing, the alleged OPPO Reno 9 Pro will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and 10-bit colors. It will have a curved-edge display with a punch-hole in the centre, according to official renders. The screen is expected to support up to a 120Hz refresh rate and will be integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

The 2.85GHz octa-core processor that powers the Reno 9 Pro seems to be the Dimensity 8100-Max chipset. It will arrive with 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. But the device’s listing on OPPO China’s website already shows that it will be sold in two different ways: with 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, or with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

On the front, the OPPO Reno 9 Pro has a 32-megapixel camera. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel lens, which could be an ultra-wide snapper. It is likely that the device may feature a Sony IMX890 primary camera powered by the company’s MariSilicon ISP.

The Reno 9 Pro will come preloaded with ColorOS 13-based Android 13.  It will also feature an IR blaster. The official renders of the device show that it will come in black, gold, and gold with a gradient. 

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The Oppo Reno 9 series landing page is now available on Oppo China’s website. It confirms that the new Reno models will be announced at 2:30 pm (local time) on Nov. 24 in China. The website has dedicated pages for the Reno 9 5G, Reno 9 Pro 5G, and Reno 9 Pro+ 5G. Each of the listed devices has revealed its official renders and configurations.

In the images below, the Oppo Reno 9, Reno 9 Pro, and Reno 9 Pro+ can be seen sporting an identical front design. The displays of all three devices have curved edges, a centrally aligned punch-hole, and an under-display fingerprint scanner.

The camera modules of the Reno 9 and 9 Pro sit flush with the rest of the back. Both phones have a dual-camera unit. The Reno 9 Pro+, on the other hand, has a protruding camera module that houses a triple camera unit. The “Powered by MariSilicon” text can be seen in the camera unit of both Pro models.

The Reno 9 and 9 Pro have two holes on the top edge, which could be for a microphone and an IR blaster. The extra hole available on the topside of the Reno 9 Pro+ could be for the speaker. The bottom edge of the Reno 9 lineup features a SIM slot, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. The Reno 9 series’ left spine has volume up / down buttons and its right side features a power button.

The Reno 9 and 9 Pro will arrive in same colors, such as black, gold, and gradient gold. The 9 Pro+ will come in black, green, and gold colors.

The Reno 9 will be available in three variants, such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB of storage. The Reno 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ will be offered in identical variants, such as 16 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage.

For detailed information on the leaked specifications of the Reno 9 series, readers can visit this page.

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Smartphone launches don’t seem to be stopping though we are nearing the end of the year. As of writing this article, two brands have confirmed to release new phones in November.

However, we believe there could be more announcements later this month. We have listed multiple products based on leaks and rumors.

Most of them mentioned in this post will likely go official in the next few weeks. Additionally, we may also witness the launch of handsets that are not listed here.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at all the expected phone releases in the coming days.

Upcoming Smartphones in November 2022

Huawei P50 Pocket S

The Huawei P50 Pocket S has been confirmed to launch in China on November 2. It will be an affordable version of the Huawei P50 Pocket from last year.

The clamshell foldable smartphone is said to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 4G chipset, a 120Hz display, and cameras powered by the company’s in-house XMAGE image processing.

It is expected to arrive in six vibrant colors (black, blue, pink, white, green, and yellow) and two memory variants (128GB and 256GB).

Realme 10 Series

The Realme 10 has been officially confirmed to launch in multiple markets (mostly Southeast Asia) on November 10. There are also leaks regarding Realme 10 Pro Plus but it may not be announced at the event.

As far as the Realme 10 is concerned, it will be a budget 4G handset. Teasers and leaks have revealed it to come with a MediaTek Helio G99 chip, a 6.4-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, a 50MP + 2MP dual camera setup, a 16MP selfie camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Android 12, a 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.

The device is expected to go on sale from November 11 in Southeast Asia via retailers like Shopee and Lazada.

Oppo A98

The Oppo A98 is said to be the most premium phone in the Oppo A series to date. Some of its features have been tipped but its launch date is a mystery. However, there’s a chance that it could go official in November.

As per leaks, the device will flaunt a curved FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 2160Hz PWM dimming. The panel will have the highest screen-to-body ratio on a single punch hole curved screen with its 3.3xmm chin.

It will offer other features like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, a 108MP primary camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and 67W fast charging support.

Oppo A58 5G

Oppo may release yet another A series handset called Oppo A58 5G in November. Though the exact launch date is not known, its specs and design are out.

According to a massive leak, the device will arrive with a 6.56-inch HD+ 90Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 700 chip, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2,2 storage, 50MP + 2MP dual camera system, 8MP selfie camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Android 12, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.

The product is tipped to come in three colors, such as Tranquil Sea Blue, Breeze Purple, and Starry Sky Black.

Oppo Reno 9 Series

The Oppo Reno 9 series is also rumored to launch in November. The lineup is said to include three models, namely Oppo Reno 9, Oppo Reno 9 Pro, and Oppo Reno 9 Pro Plus. However, only details about the vanilla variant have leaked so far.

The standard Oppo Reno 9 is tipped to feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz curved display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset, a 64MP OmniVision OV64B primary camera, a 32MP Sony IMX709 selfie camera, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

Finally, it will boot Android 13 and will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023

We expected the Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023 to go official in October but it didn’t happen. Now, we think it may release in November.

As per certifications and leaks, this smartphone will be nothing but a rebadged Redmi Note 10 Pro (aka Redmi Note 10 Pro Max) from 2021. It may be only sold in Southeast Asia and Europe as there’s only a ‘Global’ variant of it.

It will offer features like a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC, 108MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (telemacro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,020mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.

Interestingly, the phone may boot Android 11 though the original Redmi Note 10 Pro has received the Android 12 update.

Poco X5 5G

The Poco X5 5G could make its debut in November. If not, at least its Chinese variant bearing the Redmi branding might go official. Because the model numbers of this handset suggest an October release but the said month has already passed away.

Unfortunately, we don’t have much information on it. The product is said to be marketed as a budget gaming smartphone.

It is said to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC and a 120Hz display (LCD).

Xiaomi 13 Series

Two Xiaomi 13 series models, namely Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro, could debut in November. They are expected to house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which is also scheduled to go official this month.

The vanilla model is said to come with a 6.38-inch FHD+ display, 50MP main camera, and 67W fast charging support. On the other hand, a lot more has leaked about the Pro variant.

The Xiaomi 13 Pro is tipped to arrive with a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO E6 AMOLED display, 50MP (1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor) + 50MP (ultra-wide) + 50MP (telephoto) triple camera array, 32MP selfie camera, Leica image processing, Surge C2/P2 chips, Android 13-based MIUI 14, 4,800mAh battery, and 120W fast charging support.

If you are wondering about the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, it will most probably release next year.

Motorola Moto X40

The Motorola Moto X40 could release in November as one of the first Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones, other than the Xiaomi 13 series. Just like the latter, the exact launch date is unknown.

The device is expected to arrive with a 10-bit 6.67-inch FHD+ 165Hz curved display, LPDDR5x RAM, 50MP + 50MP + 12MP triple camera system, in-screen fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 68W fast charging support.

The product will likely go by Motorola Edge 40 Pro outside mainland China. The global debut could happen in Q1 2023.

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Oppo is expected to launch the Reno 9 series in the coming weeks. A reliable leaker has disclosed the preliminary details of the upcoming smartphones.

The tipster has revealed the battery capacity as well as the charging standard. He has also hinted at the chipsets and a color option.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Oppo Reno 9 series will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery. Most importantly, the handsets will carry support for UFCS (Universal Fast Charging Specification). It will be one of the first phones to do so.

For the unaware, UFCS is a new integrated fast charging protocol designed by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, smartphone brands, and chip makers. This new charging standard will be supported by phones from participating companies, in addition to their proprietary solutions like SuperVOOC, SuperCharge, and more.

Further, the leaker says that the Reno 9 series will be powered by Qualcomm 7 series and MediaTek 8000 series chipsets. Lastly, as per him, the phones will be available in a new red color version called ‘Everything Red’.

Unfortunately, that’s all the information we have on the Oppo Reno 9 series. Since the Oppo Reno 7 series debuted at the end of November, we can expect the Reno 9 series to go official at around the same time.

Until then, we are looking forward to learning more about these forthcoming handsets via leaks and certifications.

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