OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

Dhaka
February 18, 2025, 09:50 AM
by Farhana Afrose Rini

UNB News
Dhaka
Publish- February 18, 2025, 09:50 AM
Farhana Afrose Rini
Update- February 18, 2025, 10:09 AM

OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G

OPPO has consistently pushed the boundaries of smartphone innovation, offering stylish designs and cutting-edge technology. Released in November 2024, the OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G continues this tradition with advanced camera capabilities, a powerful processor, and a smooth display. But does it stand out among competitors in the market? Let’s find out.

Key Features of OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G

Design and Build Quality

The OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G refines the sleek and premium design language that OPPO is known for. Featuring a glass front with Gorilla Glass 7i, a sturdy aluminum alloy frame, and a glass back, it feels undeniably premium in hand. Unlike its predecessor, the Reno12 Pro, which had a plastic frame, the new build provides a more solid and high-end feel.

Additionally, OPPO has significantly upgraded its durability, as the Reno13 Pro 5G now comes with an IP68/IP69 rating, making it fully dustproof and capable of withstanding high-pressure water jets. This is a notable improvement over the Reno12 Pro’s IP65 rating, which only protects against low-pressure water jets. In comparison, the Honor 300 Pro offers only IP65 water resistance, while the Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro goes a step further with IP68 protection up to 2.5m underwater.

Display Quality

The OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G sports a 6.83-inch AMOLED panel with 1B colors, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 1200 nits peak brightness. The display size of the Reno13 Pro has increased slightly from the Reno12 Pro’s 6.7-inch panel. Furthermore, the Reno13 Pro’s resolution has also improved to 1272 by 2800 pixels from Reno12 Pro’s 1080 by 2412 pixels.

The Gorilla Glass 7i protection ensures better scratch resistance and superior surface quality compared to the Reno12 Pro’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and the Pedmi K80 Pro’s Longjing Glass 2.

The competitor Honor 300 Pro’s 6.78-inch AMOLED panel outshines the Reno13 Pro with a higher peak brightness (4000 nits), making it more readable under direct sunlight.

Another rival Redmi K80 Pro features a smaller (6.67-inch) OLED display with higher peak brightness (3200 nits) and a sharper (1440 by 3200 pixels) resolution. While the Reno13 Pro’s display is vibrant and smooth, the Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro delivers a sharper, more detailed viewing experience, especially for those who consume high-resolution content.

Camera Performance

The OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G enhances its camera game with a 50MP main sensor (OIS, PDAF), a 50MP telephoto lens (3.5x optical zoom), and an 8MP ultrawide sensor. This marks a significant improvement over the Reno12 Pro, which had a smaller 1/1.95" sensor, 2x optical zoom, and a similar ultrawide camera.

Daylight shots are sharp and well-balanced, while low-light performance has improved with a larger sensor and multi-directional PDAF.

The Honor 300 Pro’s 50MP telephoto (3x optical zoom) captures slightly better long-range details, and the Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro’s 32MP ultrawide camera outperforms the Reno13 Pro’s 8MP ultrawide lens.

For selfies, the Reno13 Pro retains its 50MP front camera but introduces 4K@60fps video recording, a major advantage for content creators missing in the Reno12 Pro. With enhanced AI processing and improved zoom, the Reno13 Pro 5G stands out in mobile photography but faces stiff competition in the ultrawide and telephoto segments.

Processor Performance

The OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 (4nm) chipset, a notable leap from the Dimensity 7300 Energy on the Reno12 Pro. This upgrade results in a 40% performance boost in CPU tasks and improved GPU rendering efficiency. The new Mali G615-MC6 GPU ensures smoother gaming and multimedia experiences.

The rival Honor 300 Pro’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset offers significantly better performance, particularly in AI-driven tasks and gaming. Similarly, the Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro, equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, outperforms the Reno13 Pro in CPU-heavy applications and sustained gaming performance.

For daily use, multitasking is flawless on the Reno13 Pro 5G, and heavy apps run without hiccups. However, users seeking raw power might find better options in Honor 300 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro.

Gaming Performance

Gaming on the Reno13 Pro 5G is a smooth and enjoyable experience, thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate, improved cooling system, and upgraded GPU. Games like PUBG Mobile and Genshin Impact run at high settings without major frame drops. The Reno13 Pro also introduces a new vapor cooling system, which helps maintain thermal efficiency better than the Reno12 Pro.

However, when compared to the Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro, which features a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and Adreno 830 GPU, the Reno13 Pro falls slightly short in performance. The K80 Pro also has a better heat dissipation system, making it a better option for prolonged gaming sessions. Meanwhile, the Honor 300 Pro’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip also outperforms the Dimensity 8350, offering higher FPS stability in demanding games.

Battery Life

One of the biggest upgrades in the Reno13 Pro 5G is the 5800mAh battery, a significant improvement over the Reno12 Pro’s 5000mAh capacity. The new battery easily provides a full day of use, even under heavy usage. It supports 80W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and reverse charging—a step up from its predecessor, which lacked wireless charging.

In contrast, the Honor 300 Pro offers a 5300mAh battery with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, making it one of the fastest-charging phones in its class. The Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro surpasses them all with a 6000mAh battery and 120W wired charging, capable of charging fully in under 30 minutes.

Software and User Interface

The Reno13 Pro 5G runs on Android 15 with ColorOS 15, bringing several optimizations in performance, AI enhancements, and improved multitasking features. Compared to ColorOS 14.1 on the Reno12 Pro, the UI feels smoother and more refined. OPPO has also promised three years of major Android updates, ensuring long-term software support.

In comparison, Honor 300 Pro runs MagicOS 9 (Android 15), which offers a more streamlined UI but lacks some customization features of ColorOS. Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro runs HyperOS 2 (Android 15), which offers superior optimization and gaming-focused tweaks.

Storage Options

The Reno13 Pro 5G features RAM capacity from 12 to 16GB and the internal memory reaches up to 1 TB starting from 256GB.

offers multiple storage variants, including 256GB with 12GB RAM, 512GB with 12GB RAM, 512GB with 16GB RAM, and 1TB with 16GB RAM. However, it lacks a microSD card slot, a downside for users needing expandable storage.

The Honor 300 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro also lack microSD support, but they offer almost similar high-capacity storage variants.

The Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro’s UFS 4.0 storage is faster than the Reno13 Pro’s UFS 3.1, ensuring quicker read/write speeds.

Pros and Cons of OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G

Pros

- Premium design with an aluminum alloy frame and IP68/IP69 water resistance.
- 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1B colors.
- FHD+ resolution with 1200 nits peak brightness for a vivid viewing experience.
- Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8350 for smooth performance and gaming.
- 12GB/16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage for multitasking and speed.
- Triple rear camera setup with dual 50MP sensors and 3.5x optical zoom.
- 50MP front camera with 4K video recording for high-quality selfies.
- 5800mAh battery ensures long-lasting usage.
- 80W fast wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
- Infrared port and under-display fingerprint scanner for convenience.
- 5G, NFC, and the latest Android 15 with ColorOS 15.

Cons

- No 3.5mm headphone jack.
- No FM radio support.
- No microSD card slot for expandable storage.
- Lacks Gorilla Glass protection for extra durability.
- No stereo speakers for better audio quality.
- No 8K video recording support.

Price of OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G

The unofficial OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G’s 12/256GB variant is priced at around BDT 68,000. However, the price may vary depending on the sellers.

Verdict

The OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G is perfect for users seeking a stylish, durable phone with a great display, strong performance, and excellent battery life. However, if you need expandable storage, stereo speakers, or 8K video recording, consider alternatives like the Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro or Honor 300 Pro.