When looking for a premium smartphone, there are often loads of factors to consider, starting with its performance capabilities. How do the cameras perform? What’s the battery life like? And is it durable enough to handle the chaotic lifestyle of its users? When I first got my hands on the OPPO Reno14 series, I had similar concerns, but I’ve really come to appreciate just how great these smartphones are. In this comprehensive overview of the OPPO Reno14 series, I’ll take you through just what makes the OPPO Reno14 series the best option in its price range. Let’s get started!
Design and durability
One thing OPPO has absolutely nailed with the Reno14 series is the design. Both the Reno14 Pro 5G and Reno14 5G are incredibly slim and lightweight, and they feel premium the moment you pick them up.
The Reno14 Pro 5G comes in at just 7.48mm (7.58mm for the Pearl White variant) and weighs around 201 grams, while the Reno14 5G is even lighter and slimmer at 7.42mm thick and just 187 grams. It’s easily one of the thinnest and lightest phones in its category.
Both phones use a recyclable aerospace-grade aluminium frame, which improves strength, grip, and durability. Inside, OPPO has added its Sponge Bionic Cushioning, which protects the internal components using air-pocket-inspired architecture. This, along with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i on the display, safeguards the display in case you accidentally drop your phone.
There’s also IP66, IP68, and IP69 water and dust resistance across the series, which you usually don’t expect in this segment. Whether it’s rain, a splash, or the occasional spill, both phones can handle it. Another small but important detail is the new platinum-plated USB port, which helps prevent corrosion over time.
On the rear panel, both phones come in a Pearl White colour, featuring OPPO’s Velvet Glass finish that’s silky to the touch and resists fingerprints well. The Reno14 Pro also comes in Titanium Grey with a glossy reflective coating, while the Reno14 5G introduces Forest Green with a reflective Luminous Loop design. Both models share a centralised camera deco that looks clean with a slimmer camera bump this time around.
Over at the front, you’re greeted by an immersive AMOLED display with ultra-thin bezels. The Reno14 Pro 5G features a larger 6.83-inch screen with a 93.6 percent screen-to-body ratio, while the Reno14 5G comes in smaller at 6.59-inch, with a 93.4 percent screen-to-body ratio. In both cases, the experience feels extremely premium, whether I was watching a show, editing photos, or just casually scrolling.
The phones feature a 1.5K resolution, 120Hz Smart Adaptive refresh rate, and HDR10+ certification, so everything looks sharp, smooth, and detailed no matter what you’re doing. I also really like Adaptive Tone, which automatically adjusts the screen’s colour temperature based on the time of day and the content on screen.
Another feature I’ve come to rely on is the 3840Hz PWM dimming. It makes a big difference when using the phone at night or in darker rooms, reducing eye strain during long sessions.
Pro-grade camera system
The Reno14 Pro 5G comes with a powerful and versatile quad-camera setup, including a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP 3.5x telephoto lens, a 50MP ultra-wide camera with a 116° field of view, and a 50MP front camera with autofocus. The telephoto lens became my go-to for portraits because of its clean subject separation, natural depth, and flattering results at both 1x and 3.5x. You can also zoom all the way up to 120x digitally, making it one of the highest-zooming camera phones in its class, with AI enhancements helping maintain detail.
The Reno14 5G offers similar flexibility with a 50MP main sensor, 50MP telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide, and the same 50MP front camera. While the sensor tuning differs slightly, the overall experience holds up quite well. I was very happy with the results in both daylight and low light.
Both phones are strong on video too. The Reno14 Pro 5G supports 4K HDR (HLG) video at 60fps across all cameras – front and back, with smooth lens switching during recording. The Reno14 5G has 4K HDR support on the main, telephoto, and front lenses. Smart audio tools like voice suppression and Vlog Voice Enhancer on the front camera came in handy, especially when shooting outdoors. The setup truly makes the OPPO Reno14 series one of the best camera phones under Rs 50,000.
Low-light portraits now look more polished, with the updated Triple AI Flashlight system that subtly enhances faces without overpowering the frame. The new 50MP 3.5x telephoto lens is tuned for portraits, offering flattering perspective and crisp detail even in challenging light. It is ideal for golden-hour shots and delivers a natural 1x-to-3.5x transition that works beautifully.
The OPPO Reno series has long been known for its smart AI editing tools, and this year, some of them get even more powerful. AI Perfect Shot can now fix closed eyes or awkward expressions by pulling references from your gallery for seamless swaps. AI Recompose is another smart addition, trained on pro-level photography data to auto-crop, adjust aspect ratios, and apply distortion fixes for better framing. These tools help you get studio-like results with minimal effort, which is a big win for those seeking the best mobile phone camera lens setup for portraits and casual use.
Exceptional performance
The OPPO Reno14 series delivers consistently smooth performance, whether you’re juggling multiple apps, playing graphics-heavy games, or using built-in AI features. The main difference lies in the chipsets. Whether you’re editing a video, gaming for hours, or just multitasking with ease, both phones feel faster, more responsive, and they last longer compared to their predecessors.
The OPPO Reno14 Pro 5G is the first phone in India to launch with the MediaTek Dimensity 8450, while the OPPO Reno14 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. Both chipsets are built on a power-efficient 4nm process and feature MediaTek’s new All Big Core architecture.
Here’s a breakdown of what each brings to the table:
Feature | Reno14 Pro 5G (Dimensity 8450) | Reno14 5G (Dimensity 8350) |
CPU Cores | All Big Core (Cortex-A725, up to 3.25GHz) | All Big Core (Cortex-A715, up to 3.35GHz) |
Multi-core Performance | 41% boost vs previous gen | 13% boost vs previous gen |
Single-core Performance | 11% boost vs previous gen | – |
Power Efficiency | 44% lower power consumption | 30% lower power consumption |
GPU | 7-core Mali-G720, 24% better graphics vs previous gen | 6-core Mali-G615, 60% better graphics, 55% less power vs previous gen |
NPU | NPU 880: 54% AI performance boost, 18% more energy efficient vs previous gen | NPU 780: 3.3x AI performance boost vs previous gen |
Both phones also use OPPO’s Nano Dual-Drive Cooling Architecture, which includes a vapour chamber, nano-sized alumina, and graphite layers. The system not only controls heat well during intense use but also adapts cooling based on how you hold the phone.
The OPPO Reno14 series brings a serious focus on gaming, with a stack of AI-driven features that keep things smooth, stable, and cool even during long sessions. AI Adaptive Temperature Control uses smart cooling strategies to delay heat buildup without sacrificing performance.
For smooth gameplay, OPPO’s AI Adaptive Frame Booster uses the GPU to add intermediate frames. This effectively doubles the frame rate in supported games while keeping power consumption in check. It works alongside AI HyperBoost 2.0, which improves frame stability and touch response during fast-paced action sequences.
The AI LinkBoost 3.0 brings an upgraded antenna setup that includes side antennas for better reception while gaming horizontally. It monitors network conditions in real time, switches to a more stable connection when needed, and prioritises game-critical data like player movement or battle commands. Even in crowded Wi-Fi zones or weak signal areas, the OPPO Reno14 series keeps your connection steady and your gameplay uninterrupted.
Battery life
Battery life is one of the Reno14 series’ biggest strengths. Despite their slim designs, both phones pack in large batteries without compromising on form.
The Reno14 Pro 5G features a 6200mAh battery, the largest ever on a Reno phone. It easily lasted a full day with heavy use. With 80W SUPERVOOC™ charging, it goes from 0 to 100% in about 47 minutes, while a quick 10-minute top-up gives you up to 13.2 hours of calls, 14 hours of music, or 7 hours of video playback. It also supports 50W AirVOOC™ wireless charging with a compatible charger.
The Reno14 5G packs a slightly smaller 6000mAh battery but stretches battery life even further. I got close to two days on a single charge. It also supports 80W SUPERVOOC™, taking around 48 minutes for a full charge. In 10 minutes, you can expect about 12.8 hours of talk time, 13.1 hours of music, or 6.5 hours of video playback.
ColorOS 15 and Gemini
Both phones run on ColorOS 15, and the experience feels a lot faster and more refined. You also get 3 years of ColorOS upgrades and up to 4 years of security patches, meaning your device will stay on the latest software as long as 2028! OPPO’s Trinity Engine improves performance and memory management, while the Luminous Rendering Engine handles animations and transitions. Everyday tasks like swiping, opening apps, or browsing the gallery feel quick and fluid.
This year also brings Gemini AI integration, built in collaboration with Google. You can use Gemini in system apps like Notes, Calendar, and Clock to summarise documents, create reminders, or manage schedules with voice prompts. It adds real utility without getting in the way.
Beyond Gemini, you also get a set of dedicated tools for work and communication. AI VoiceScribe offers real-time translation, subtitles, and meeting summaries. When you’re on a supported app or call, the phone automatically shows an Aqua Dynamics prompt suggesting you turn it on. The Translate app supports camera-based translation for signs and documents, live interpretation during lectures or meetings, and Voice and split-screen conversation modes for bilingual chats in real-time.
For phone calls, the OPPO Reno14 series introduces AI Call Summary and AI Call Translator. These features allow you to record and summarise conversations or even translate them in real time, either as on-screen subtitles or through live voice translation. It’s a full-stack AI suite designed to make daily tasks easier, more accessible, and more fluid.
Conclusion
After using both phones extensively, it is quite clear that the OPPO Reno14 series has managed to strike a great balance between reliability and premium features. The design feels well thought out, the camera upgrades, especially the telephoto lens and low-light improvements, and the performance holds up even under heavy use. Add in meaningful touches like Gemini AI and fast charging, and you’ve got two devices that feel like the perfect all-rounders. Whether you care most about design, long battery life, or finding the best camera phone under Rs 50,000, the OPPO Reno14 and OPPO Reno14 Pro deliver more than you’d expect and set a high bar for their respective segments.
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