New Delhi: OPPO is reportedly preparing to launch its Reno 17 series in China this month, with the lineup expected to include two smartphones: the OPPO Reno 17 and Reno 17 Pro. Ahead of the official announcement, several key specifications, colour options and storage configurations of both devices have surfaced online.
Alongside these two models, rumours also suggest that OPPO could introduce the Reno 17F and Reno 17c in the future. However, the company has not officially confirmed these additional variants.
OPPO Reno 17 and Reno 17 Pro: Expected Specifications
According to popular tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) on Chinese social media platform Weibo, both the OPPO Reno 17 and Reno 17 Pro could feature a 50MP periscope telephoto camera. Details about the primary and ultra-wide camera sensors have not yet been revealed.
In terms of display, the standard OPPO Reno 17 is tipped to feature a 6.5-inch screen, while the Reno 17 Pro could come with a slightly smaller 6.3-inch display.
Battery capacity appears to be one of the biggest highlights of the upcoming Reno 17 lineup. The standard Reno 17 is reportedly equipped with an 8,000mAh-class battery, while the Reno 17 Pro could pack a 7,200mAh-class battery. These capacities would represent a considerable upgrade over the Reno 16 series, which offered batteries of up to 6,700mAh.
Processor and Performance Details
Under the hood, the OPPO Reno 17 is expected to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor. Meanwhile, the Reno 17 Pro could feature MediaTek's Dimensity 8550 chipset.
Interestingly, these are reportedly the same processors used in the Reno 16 and Reno 16 Pro, respectively. If the information proves accurate, the upcoming smartphones may not deliver substantial improvements in processing performance compared with their predecessors.
OPPO's reported decision to retain the existing chipsets could also be part of a strategy to manage increasing component costs and rising smartphone prices across the industry.
OPPO Reno 17 Series: RAM, Storage and Colour Options
The latest leak also points towards three possible RAM and storage configurations for the Reno 17 series:
8GB RAM + 256GB storage
12GB RAM + 256GB storage
12GB RAM + 512GB storage
However, it remains unclear which configurations will be available for the standard Reno 17 and which will be reserved for the Pro model.
The smartphones are also tipped to arrive in five colour options. Based on machine-translated information, the reported colour names include:
Snow White
Ice Moon White
Cocoa Brown
Starlight Pink
Encounter Cat
The final marketing names and availability of these colours may differ when OPPO officially introduces the devices.
Should You Upgrade to the OPPO Reno 17 Series?
Based on the leaked specifications, battery capacity could be the biggest upgrade in the OPPO Reno 17 series. The reported 8,000mAh battery in the standard model and 7,200mAh battery in the Pro variant could make the devices attractive to users who prioritise longer battery life.
However, if the Reno 17 series retains the same processors as the Reno 16 lineup, existing Reno 16 and Reno 16 Pro users may not find enough performance improvements to justify an immediate upgrade.
For buyers planning to purchase a new premium mid-range smartphone, the Reno 17 lineup could still be worth considering, particularly if the leaked battery specifications and camera capabilities are accurate.
It is important to note that all these details are based on leaks and rumours. OPPO has not officially confirmed the specifications, pricing, colour options or launch details. More information is expected to emerge ahead of the series' anticipated China launch.