When saying goodbye to continuity it makes sense to make a level leap

A week ago I could try the new OPPO RENE13 PROa mobile that the Chinese company has just presented officially in Europe next to the reindeer13, RENE13 F and RENE13 fs. Arrives with the difficult mission of overcoming RENE12 PROwhich left very good feelings last year because it was a fairly balanced proposal.

This is not a complete analysis, but a first approach to some interesting aspects of the device. As a first advance, everything indicates that artificial design and intelligence (AI) will continue to be protagonists. Oppo keeps its focus on a modern aesthetic and in novel functions that seek to conquer the user.

OPPO RENE13 PRO 5G TECHNICAL SHEET

More premium than ever, inside and out

The Improvement at the material level In relation to the previous generation it is perceived from the first contact. While the OPPO Reno12Pro had a plastic finish, the new Oppo reno13 Pro stands out on its rear manufactured from a single piece of sculpted glass and a frame of “aerospace grade aluminum.”

On the back I have found what the manufacturer has called “Butterfly Design.” These are butterfly wings that have a fairly subtle presence. I have been able to verify that engraving varies in intensity according to lighting conditions, creating a dynamic effect when moving the device.

We are not facing a laser engraving deeply marked on the surface, and, after seeing it in action, it gives me the impression that this detail has the possibility of unnoticed day to day. Especially if we use a case or simply cover it with the hand when talking on the phone, although this occurs with any phone.

In any case, the combination of these characteristics makes the phone transmit a more premium sensation. There are no visible unions and construction has seemed robust during use. In addition, Oppo has done a good job with the rear, which, except for the camera module, repels the traces quite remarkably.

I must recognize that the new distribution of photographic sensors has pleased me. The lenses, organized in grid, impose a presence for their size. Now, the design of this section It is not lushso it maintains a balanced and functional aesthetic, without falling into excesses or artifice that breaks the harmony of the device.

From the technical point of view, we find a 50 MP wide camera, with F/1.8 opening, 84 -degree field of vision, automatic approach (AF) and optical image stabilization (OIS). He is accompanied by a 50 MP telephoto, also with AF and OIS, and an ultra wide angle of 8 MP, with a field of vision of 116 degrees, AF and OIS.

On the front of the device we find a 6.83 -inch AMOLED screen, protected by the new glass CORNING GORILLA GLASS 7I. Bevels are noticeable, but thin enough as for unnoticed Once the device begins to be used, which adds another positive point to the experience.

The sides of the device are worthy of a high -end mobile. They maintain the same location of the buttons as in the model released last year, but aluminum feels really good and integrates the antennas quite convincing. The chassis finish, as pointed out, suggests a balance between resistance and lightness.

The mobile is equipped with a processor MEDATEK DIMENSITY 8350 With an 8 -core GPU. This is the successor of Dimensity 8300, which is committed to offering improvements in general performance, but focuses especially on games. We also find a battery jump, whose capacity is now 5,800 mAh.

I have not been able to try the mobile in a pool (neither in a glass of water), but Oppo assures that it can immerse up to two meters For a maximum of 30 minutes, always in fresh water. That is, taking it on vacation to the beach is not a good idea. And why would we want to immerse it? To take some different photographs.

The device has an underwater photography mode which allows you to capture both images and video. Since in this environment the touch screen is not an option, the volume buttons serve to take the captures and exchange between modes. In addition, they have told us that AI is responsible for optimizing the results.

Artificial intelligence is again the protagonist

Speaking of Aia, something that has caught my attention to Oppo’s commitment to this technology in a mobile that is not your flagship. The Reno1 Pro took that first step, democratizing this new technology in lower ranges, a trend that remains present in the reindeer. They are quite functional.

We have AI Eraser 2.0, which allows us to eliminate unwanted objects from photos easily; Ai Liveppo, which records a video from 1.5 seconds and 1.5 seconds after pressing the shutter. The result is a 1080p clip. AI editor, meanwhile, allows us to improve quality, remove reflexes, correct the blur and more.

Also Ai Studio, which allows us to generate images from images of our gallery. Among the novelties we find new predefined styles, that is, we can become a pirate or an astronaut, and a AI Motion function, to give life to our fixed photographs even another to encourage photos of our pets.

OPPO includes the classics Productivity tools That we already knew, such as the summary of web pages, writing assistance for messages or emails, transcription of voice notes, voice translator and Ai Clear Voice. This last feature now allows to improve the quality of our calls without using headphones.

OPPO RENE13 PRO, A DECLARATION OF STYLE AND POWER

Waiting for the thorough analysis, the first contact with OPPO Reno13 shows where the shots go. Once again we are facing a very balanced mobile, where it stands out both in benefits and design. However, improvements between generations are accompanied by a fairly high price.

We have gone from the 549 euros of OPPO RENE12 PRO to the 799 euros of the model launched this year whose only version available in Spain will be the 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. This proposal, although it is still promising, navigates the seas of the mid -range and high mid -range for price and benefits.

In the market we can find very interesting options for several euros less, such as Little F6 probut we will have to be willing to make some concessions. While this alternative presumes a quality and aluminum quality finish, as well as excellent hardware, it does not have functions of AI like Oppo’s mobile.

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