OPPO Reno13 F 5G is the company’s latest smartphone in the midrange Reno lineup alongside the 4G version.
The phone delivers an impressive blend of design, performance, and camera capabilities at a mid-range price.
With a sleek look, a powerful Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, and a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, the Reno13 F 5G aims to compete with some of the best smartphones in this category. After spending some time with it, here’s our detailed, quick, hands-on, and first-impressions review.
Our full review will be out in a few days.
Design and Build Quality
The OPPO Reno13 F embodies the very design of modernity and sleekness, with a massive 6.67-inch AMOLED display, vibrant color options and premium feel in hand.
This smartphone comes in Graphite Grey, Plume Purple(our unit) and Luminous Blue combinations, appealing to users who not only fancy style but also durability.
Its slim design(7.8mm) and light weight(192g) offer the perfect balance in size and weight for a phone used every day without straining your hand.
A fantastic feature is its IP68/IP69 rating, whereby it is protected from dust and water up to 2 meters for about 30 minutes and that is very rare for mid-range devices.
It also comes with a fast under display fingerprint reader and fantastic stereo speakers – top and bottom facing – perfect when consuming multimedia content, watching movies, and listening to music and podcasts.
OPPO Reno13 F 5G Display Quality
With a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution, 8-bit colour depth offering deep contrasts and crisp visuals. The 120Hz refresh rate allows for smooth scrolling and seamless animations, thus making interactions feel fluid.
The display peaks at 2100 nits brightness which means direct sunlight is no match for this screen’s visibility. Protection is powered up with Asahi Glass AGC DT-Star2, this means the device is scratch and minor-impact resistant.
OPPO Reno13 F 5G Performance and Software
Powering the OPPO Reno13 F is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor ensuring better power efficiency. The phone ships with 12GB RAM, which allows it to take on daily multitasking and moderate gaming with ease. You also get up to 12GB of virtual RAM as well, plus 512GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage and a slot microSD card expansion.
On the software side, it runs Android 15 with ColorOS 15, giving customization options, enhanced battery optimization, and an overall friendly user experience.
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ColorOS 15 brings with it new icons, shadow elements across the interface powered by the new Luminoous Rendering Engine for faster app animations when multitasking between apps and Trinity Engine for efficient performance. The notification shade and the control centre have been separated.
There’s AI features integrated with the OS to enhance productivity like AI Summary, AI Assustant for Notes, and AI Toolbox 2.0.
Other features inside AI image processing such as one-touch person and reflection removal, blur removal for portraits, image upscaling and Live Photo.
OPPO Reno13 F 5G Cameras
The Reno13 F has a triple camera system on board, which gives this device superb photography potential:
- 50MP Main Sensor – Delivers unfalteringly high-resolution images that capture every detail and true-to-life color reproduction.
- 8MP Ultra-wide Lens – Ideal for landscape scenes and extensive group pictures.
- 2MP Macro Lens – Good for close-up shots to capture the fine details.
At the front is a 32MP camera ready to deliver vibrant images for selfies and video calls. So, a good pick for content creators and social media enthusiasts.
While the rear cameras can shoot 4K video, the selfie camera is limited to 1080p.
Here are some samples:
Battery Life and Charging
The Reno13 F ships with a massive 5800mAh powering the device well into the next day with moderate use.
In addition, 45W SuperVOOC Flash Charge wired fast charging ensures quick top up with an hour of charge getting you from empty to around 84%.
Using reverse wired charging, the smartphone connects to another device and functions as a power bank.
Verdict
The OPPO Reno13 F is a fantastic mid-range smartphone with a premium design, a colourful display, robust performance, and a versatile camera setup.
This is a phone worth considering if you need a stylish device without sacrificing great performance and battery life.
Availability and Pricing
Reno13 F series starting price is Ksh.37,999 for the 4G version while the 5G version goes for Ksh 57,999 and is available nationwide and in all OPPO shops and e-commerce platforms from March 1st.
To sum up, the Reno13 F is a worthy contender in the midrange market and bears flagship-like features at an affordable price. It is a perfect device for someone desiring a well-balanced smartphone without putting a dent in the wallet.
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