Oppo’s midrange Reno series is back with 2 new models. The Reno14 Pro is the first smartphone in the world to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chipset. Priced at Rs 49,999, this smartphone flaunts an exquisite set of cameras, a unique back panel design with Oppo Velvet Glass, and some cool AI features. Not to mention, its IP69 rating allows it to capture images underwater. We got our hands on the device to find out if it’s worth the price tag. Here is our comprehensive review of the Oppo Reno14 Pro.
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Oppo Reno14 Pro Review: Design and Display
Here’s what you get inside the Oppo Reno14 Pro’s retail box:
- Smartphone
- 80W power adapter
- USB Type-A to Type-C cable
- Clear plastic case
- SIM ejector
- Quick guide and warranty card
The Oppo Reno14 Pro has a very interesting back panel. Oppo calls this material ‘Velvet Glass’. Its velvety feel is undeniable, and the slightly frosted appearance makes it all the more unique. The swirling pattern arising from the right side of the panel reflects different colours when light falls on it. This pattern is implemented tastefully. It does not feel garish at all. The three rear camera sensors are housed inside a glossy panel.
The aluminium frame houses the volume keys and the side button on its right edge. At the bottom lie the SIM tray, primary microphone, USB Type-C port, and primary speaker. The secondary speaker, noise-cancelling microphone, and IR blaster are positioned up top. The left edge is completely buttonless.
The 6.83-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode. It can overcome bright outdoor conditions to maintain legibility. The touch response is smooth and breezy. The optical fingerprint sensor is not as quick as an ultrasonic unit, but pretty snappy nonetheless. The display is surrounded by thin, uniform bezels on all sides.
With a 1.5K resolution and HDR10+ support, this AMOLED display curates an amazing viewing experience. During the review period, we used the Oppo Reno14 Pro as our primary media streaming device. The image quality produced by the display was simply brilliant. The vivid colours and high dynamic range made the visuals all the more exciting. The dual speaker setup produced a well-rounded and loud audio output.
The AMOLED display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. It isn’t flagship grade, but it can keep light scratches at bay. The IP69 rating for dust and water resistance is certainly a flagship feature. The smartphone is immersible up to 2m for 30 minutes. You can dip the phone in water and take pictures without worrying about any damage to the motherboard.
Oppo Reno14 Pro Review: Performance and Cameras
The Oppo Reno14 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chipset, making it the first smartphone in the world to be powered by this chipset. There’s 12GB RAM onboard and 2 storage variants on offer:
- 256GB: Rs 49,999
- 512GB: Rs 54,999
We ran the Geekbench 6 and AnTuTu benchmark tests on the smartphone. Here’s how it performed:
- Geekbench 6: 1,624 (single-core) | 6,475 (multi-core)
- AnTuTu: 1,580,128
The Dimensity 8450 SoC on this smartphone does a good job of handling routine, everyday tasks. These include voice/video calling, emailing, web browsing, photo editing, navigation, media streaming, and more. Apps take minimal time to load, and the smartphone is able to juggle them with ease. Even with half a dozen apps running in the background, the performance does not lag.
While Oppo Reno14 Pro is not marketed as a gaming smartphone, it does a good job of handling titles like Call of Duty Mobile and Asphalt Legends Unite. We were able to play both these titles at high graphics and frame rate without facing any frame drops. The back panel started warming up after the half-hour mark, but it did not create any issues. The smartphone’s nano dual-drive cooling architecture does a good job of keeping the internal temperature in check.
Software duties on the Oppo Reno14 Pro are handled by the Android 15-based ColorOS 15. The software experience offered by Oppo and OnePlus is nearly identical. The only major difference between the two skins is the icon design in the settings interface. Oppo’s ColorOS comes with slightly more bloatware, which is not a good sign on a smartphone priced at Rs 50,000. Thankfully, you can get rid of all the pre-installed apps.
Oppo Reno14 Pro makes good use of the AI features at its disposal. We like the AI Reflection Remover tool in the native photo editor to be very useful. Other editing tools like AI Eraser, AI Unblur, and AI Recompose are good additions as well. The AI Studio tool can restyle your images, but the final results are quite unimpressive.
AI VoiceScribe can provide subtitles for meetings and videos in real time. You can request translated subtitles in real-time. It can also record your meetings and summarise the transcript. While this is a great feature in theory, it needs some more work. We used it to generate translated subtitles in Hindi. The results had numerous flaws. The AI Call Assistant had similar issues. The AI Mind Space, which made its debut on the OnePlus 13s (our review here), is available on this smartphone too.
During the review period, we got incredible mileage out of the Oppo Reno14 Pro’s massive 6,200mAh battery. If your daily screen time is less than 5 hours, this battery pack can last a day and a half. We pushed the smartphone to its limit, racking up 7 hours of screen time. At the end of the day, we were left with a 20% charge, which is pretty impressive. The 80W power adapter provided in the box takes 50 minutes to fully charge the smartphone. There’s support for 50W wireless charging as well.
All 4 cameras on the Oppo Reno14 Pro have 50MP sensors. The rear camera array comprises an OV50E primary shooter, an OV50D ultrawide lens, and a JN5 telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom. The primary and telephoto sensors are equipped with OIS. The front-facing JN5 sensor is housed in a punch-hole cutout on the display.
The 50MP primary shooter takes excellent images in outdoor daylight conditions. The pictures showcase vivid colours and good dynamic range. The overall look of the daytime shots is balanced. We prefer this to overprocessed results. In limited lighting conditions, the main sensor lets in enough light to light up the shot. The Night Mode does the rest by brightening the subject and getting rid of the noise.
The images taken with the 50MP ultrawide camera are a tad soft, but it manages to retain the colour profile of the main shooter. Vibrant colours in ultrawide shots are a great sight. In limited lighting conditions, the ultrawide shots are grainy and dim. The Night Mode does a good job of brightening the shot, but the results remain grainy.
The 50MP telephoto camera captures great pictures at 3.5x zoom. The results are clear, vibrant, and detailed. This camera also kicks in when you take portrait shots at 3.5x zoom. The portraits are well-focused and extremely clear. The smartphone does a tremendous job of separating the subject from the background and applying the necessary level of background blur.
The front-facing 50MP camera takes good selfies, keeping the skin tone and texture correction effects to a minimum. All three cameras on this smartphone can record 4K and 1,080p videos at 30/60fps. Meanwhile, 720p recordings are limited to 30fps.
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Verdict
The Oppo Reno14 Pro pays a great deal of attention to its exquisite camera system without massively skimping on power and hardware. Aesthetically, it is one of the most interesting smartphones in its segment with the glimmering swirls on its back panel. The ‘Velvet Glass’ lends the phone a nice in-hand feel. The MediaTek Dimensity 8450 SoC at the heart of this smartphone may not be a headline-grabber, but it puts up a rock-solid performance. The four 50MP sensors deliver balanced and detailed images in a multitude of lighting conditions. To top it off, the smartphone has a massive 6,200mAh battery pack that supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Overall, the Reno14 Pro is a great deal at Rs 50,000.
Oppo Reno14 Pro: Pros
- Velvet glass
- Unique back panel pattern
- Good camera performance
- Great battery life
- Wireless charging
Oppo Reno14 Pro: Cons
- Contains bloatware
- Some AI features need more work
