The OPPO Reno 14 series is here, and I’m genuinely impressed. After using the Reno 14 Pro, Reno 14, and Reno 14F for a few weeks, I can say these mid-range phones deliver way more than their price tags suggest. From my experience, they blend sleek design, smart AI features, massive batteries, and solid cameras into a package that’s hard to beat, especially in India’s crowded smartphone market in Summer 2025.
Priced between ~₹32,990 and ₹54,999, these phones are a steal for students, creators, or anyone wanting a reliable daily driver. But they’re not perfect—there are a few hiccups. Whether you’re eyeing a new phone or just curious, here’s my hands-on take on the Reno 14 series, with everything you need to decide if it’s your next buy.
Design and Build: Stylish, Comfortable, and Tough
From my experience, the Reno 14 series looks and feels premium. OPPO’s Mermaid Core design is a showstopper, with back panels that shimmer and shift colors when you tilt them. The Reno 14 Pro comes in Calla Lily Purple, Mermaid, and Reef Black, using a fancy velvet glass finish that’s smooth to the touch. The Reno 14 offers Mermaid, Pinellia Green, and Reef Black, with a cool Luminous Green option that glows around the camera. The budget-friendly Reno 14F keeps things fun with Opal Blue, Glossy Pink, and Luminous Green.
- Feel in Hand: All models have flat aluminum frames with gently curved edges, making them comfy to hold. The Reno 14 (6.59”, 187g, 7.42mm) is light and easy to use one-handed, while the Reno 14 Pro (6.83”, 201g, 7.48mm) is better for big-screen fans but trickier for small hands, from my experience. The Reno 14F feels similar to the base model but uses some plastic, which makes it feel slightly less premium.
- Durability: These phones are built to last, with IP66/IP68/IP69 ratings, meaning they can handle dust, water, and even high-pressure jets. The Crystal Shield Glass (like Gorilla Glass 7i) and internal shock-absorbing cushioning protect against drops, but I’d still slap on a case, from my experience.
- Nitpicks: The “AI Camera” text near the lenses looks a bit tacky, and the Titanium Gray color on the Pro isn’t real titanium—just aluminum. Still, these phones scream style without costing a fortune.
Software: ColorOS 15 Makes Life Easier
From my experience, ColorOS 15 (running on Android 15) is where the Reno 14 series shines, packed with AI tools that are actually useful. Here’s what I loved:
- AI VoiceCribe: This feature is a lifesaver. It records, summarizes, or captions calls and meetings on apps like WhatsApp, Zoom, or Instagram. From my experience, it’s like having a personal assistant, jotting down key points so you don’t forget tasks or ideas. It even translates foreign languages in real-time, though the Reno 14F skips the translator but still does summaries.
- AI Call Summary/Translator: Regular phone calls get the same treatment, with summaries or translations for multilingual chats. It’s super handy for work or travel, from my experience.
- AI Mind Space: Think of it as a neat digital organizer. Swipe up with three fingers to save articles, photos, or calendar events, and it gives you a quick summary. It’s only on the Reno 14 and Pro, not the 14F, which is a bummer.
- Translation Tricks: Point the camera at signs or menus for instant translations, or use bilingual conversation mode to split the screen for face-to-face talks in different languages. Live captions for foreign videos or meetings are a game-changer, from my experience.
- Google Gemini Integration: Gemini works with OPPO’s Notes app, alarms, and calendars, not Google’s, which is great if you like OPPO’s apps. Circle to Search lets you long-press the navbar to search anything on-screen, and it’s super slick, from my experience.
- OPPO Connect: Share files across Android, Windows, and even Apple devices (iPhones, iPads, Macs) with iOS’s touch-to-share. You can even send Live Photos, which is pretty cool.
Drawbacks: ColorOS 15 isn’t flawless. The widget panel has no search bar, so finding third-party widgets is a hassle. Pre-installed bloatware is annoying, though you can uninstall it. I also wish it had lock screen widgets like some other Android skins. Still, the animations are smooth, and the AI features make daily tasks a breeze, from my experience.
Cameras: Sharp Snaps with AI Magic
From my experience, the Reno 14 series’ cameras are a standout, blending solid hardware with clever AI. Here’s how they stack up:
- Reno 14 Pro: A photography beast with four 50MP cameras—main (f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX882), ultra-wide (f/2.0), periscope telephoto (3.5x zoom, f/2.8), and selfie (f/2.0). It captures crisp, colorful shots in daylight with great dynamic range. Low-light photos pop thanks to AI Flash Photography, which uses a pre-flash for natural 3D lighting. 4K 60fps video with super stabilization is smooth, and HDR keeps colors vibrant, from my experience.
- Reno 14: Nearly matches the Pro with a 50MP main (OIS), 50MP telephoto (3.5x), and 50MP selfie, but the ultra-wide is 8MP, which loses some detail at the edges. Daytime shots are sharp, and night photos are decent but not as good as the Pro’s, from my experience.
- Reno 14F: Same 50MP main and selfie as the base model, but swaps the telephoto for a macro lens. It’s great for close-ups but less versatile for zoom. Daytime photos are solid, and night shots are okay, from my experience.
- AI Goodies: AI Live Photo 2.0 uses dual-exposure fusion for vivid Live Photos and lets you pull 4K stills from videos or up to 90 frames from Live Photos. AI Recompose auto-crops for social media, AI Perfect Shot fixes faces in group photos, and tools like AI Eraser, Reflection Remover, and AI Unblur make editing easy. The AI Style Transfer in the AI Studio app turns photos into art, which is surprisingly fun, from my experience.
- Underwater Shooting: All models support 4K underwater photography using a physical lock key, no waterproof case needed. It’s perfect for poolside creators, from my experience.
Verdict: The Reno 14 Pro is a mid-range camera champ, the Reno 14 is a close second, and the 14F is solid but limited by the macro lens.
Battery Life: Massive Power, Fast Charging
From my experience, the Reno 14 series has some of the best battery life in its class:
- Reno 14 & 14F: 6,000mAh batteries last 7–8 hours of heavy use (videos, social media, light gaming). From my experience, they easily make it through a full day with power to spare.
- Reno 14 Pro: A 6,200mAh battery pushes it further, hitting 8 hours for gaming or 5 hours of live streaming. For moderate use, it can last two days, from my experience.
- Charging: The Reno 14 and Pro support 80W SuperVOOC, charging 0–100% in ~47 minutes. The 14F uses 45W, hitting full in ~80 minutes, which is still great for the price. The Pro adds 50W wireless charging (AirVOOC), a rare treat for mid-rangers, from my experience.
- Design Win: These phones are slimmer (7.42–7.58mm) than flagships like the Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 16 Pro Max, despite bigger batteries, which is a wild feat, from my experience.
Performance: Snappy for Everyday Use
From my experience, the Reno 14 series isn’t for hardcore gamers but handles daily tasks with ease:
- Reno 14 Pro: The MediaTek Dimensity 8450 (4nm, up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 1TB UFS 3.1 storage) is smooth for apps, streaming, and light games like Honor of Kings at high frame rates. It opens apps a bit faster than the base model, from my experience.
- Reno 14: The Dimensity 8350 (4nm, 3.35GHz Cortex-A715) with similar RAM/storage keeps things fluid for WhatsApp, YouTube, and browsing. It’s not far behind the Pro, from my experience.
- Reno 14F: Uses a Snapdragon chip (details unclear) and is fine for casual use but lags in heavier tasks like video editing, from my experience.
- Cooling: The AI Nano Dual-Drive Cooling System (nanofluid vapor chamber) keeps things cool, even during gaming, by focusing on grip zones, from my experience.
- Display: All models have 1.5K AMOLED screens (120Hz, 1,200 nits, 3,840Hz PWM dimming) for vibrant colors and smooth scrolling. The Pro’s 6.83” display is great for videos, while the 6.59” on the Reno 14 and 14F is more compact, from my experience.
Verdict: Not built for PUBG at max settings, but for everyday use, these phones are snappy and well-optimized.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Reno 14 Pro | Reno 14 | Reno 14F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (₹) | ~41,990–54,999 | ~32,990 | ~25,000–30,000 |
| Display | 6.83” AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz | 6.59” AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz | 6.59” AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz |
| Processor | Dimensity 8450 | Dimensity 8350 | Snapdragon (unspecified) |
| Cameras | 50MP main (OIS), 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto, 50MP selfie | 50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto, 50MP selfie | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, macro, 50MP selfie |
| Battery | 6,200mAh, 80W wired, 50W wireless | 6,000mAh, 80W wired | 6,000mAh, 45W wired |
| Build | IP66/68/69, velvet glass, aluminum | IP66/68/69, glass, aluminum | IP66/68/69, glass/plastic, aluminum |
| AI Features | AI VoiceCribe, AI Mind Space, AI Live Photo 2.0, full translation | AI VoiceCribe, AI Mind Space, AI Live Photo 2.0, limited translation | AI VoiceCribe (no translator), AI Live Photo 2.0 |
| Best For | Big-screen lovers, photography buffs | Budget-conscious, all-round value | Ultra-budget reliability |
Pros and Cons
Reno 14 Pro
- Pros: Four 50MP cameras, huge 6,200mAh battery, wireless charging, full AI suite, premium design, from my experience.
- Cons: Pricey (~₹54,999), less one-handed, tacky “AI Camera” text.
Reno 14
- Pros: Great value (~₹32,990), near-Pro features, compact, big battery, solid AI tools, from my experience.
- Cons: 8MP ultra-wide isn’t great, no wireless charging.
Reno 14F
- Pros: Affordable (~₹25,000–₹30,000), durable, good battery, decent cameras, from my experience.
- Cons: Macro lens limits versatility, no AI call translator, weaker performance.
Buyer’s Guide: Which Reno 14 Is Right for You?
- Reno 14 (~₹32,990): The best pick for most people, balancing premium features (telephoto, 6,000mAh battery, AI tools) with a wallet-friendly price. Perfect for students or professionals needing a compact, versatile phone, from my experience.
- Reno 14 Pro (~₹41,990–₹54,999): Ideal for those who love big screens and top-notch cameras, with wireless charging as a bonus. Worth it if you want the best, from my experience.
- Reno 14F (~₹25,000–₹30,000): Great for budget buyers who need durability and solid basics, but the macro lens is less useful than a telephoto.
- Avoid If: You’re a hardcore gamer (try OnePlus 13s) or live far from service centers, as OPPO’s network can be limited in smaller cities.
- Tips: Use a case for extra drop protection, keep your bill for warranty claims, and play with the AI features to boost productivity, from my experience.
The Pro excels with four 50MP lenses, great for low light and video. The Reno 14 is solid but has a weaker 8MP ultra-wide. The 14F uses a macro lens instead of a telephoto, limiting zoom, from my experience.
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