Never a Dull Photo with the OPPO Reno13 5G’s AI Photography Capabilities

The new OPPO Reno13 5G was released in the Philippines just recently, and it’s a smartphone that promises to deliver great photos anytime and anywhere. This is thanks not only to the camera system itself but also courtesy of its wide array of AI photography features.

In case you missed it, the OPPO Reno13 Series 5G is the latest premium mid-range smartphone offering from OPPO. For this latest series, OPPO once again included lots of nifty AI features that can help get your creative juices flowing. On the flip side, these features can also save photos that are too blurry or have annoying reflections.

What makes the OPPO Reno13 5G special, though, is the fact that it has many similar AI tech as the flagship OPPO Find X8, a phone that impressed us with its imaging capabilities when we tried it out back in December.

Given that the OPPO Reno13 5G packs what are essentially flagship AI features, the phone promises to take quality shots in all sorts of scenarios. Of course, that’s not just because of AI as OPPO packed the phone with a capable camera setup.

A Compelling Camera Setup

To start, the OPPO Reno13 5G packs a 50MP shooter that OPPO calls the Ultra-Clear Main Camera. That’s because this camera promises to take high-quality photos in the daytime, as well as in the nighttime, courtesy of OIS.

In case you’re unfamiliar, OIS or optical image stabilization is a camera tech that minimizes the effects of shaking. You can think of it as something like a tiny gimbal for the camera so that images are sharp, even when taking photos in low light using the phone’s night mode. For reference, other phones only pack EIS or electronic image stabilization. While these can work fairly well, OIS is still a must-have for the best low-light results.

Here are some sample photos featuring images taken in daylight and at night:

As you can see in the images above, the OPPO Reno13 5G’s main camera can capture excellent photos when the sun is out. Meanwhile, night photography performance is also great thanks in part to its OIS.

To complement the main camera, OPPO packed the OPPO Reno13 5G with an 8MP Ultrawide camera that should help give you a wider field of view for landscape shots. Plus, the phone has a 2MP depth sensor that should help with portraits.

Moving to the front, the OPPO Reno13 5G has a 50MP selfie camera – yes, the phone’s front shooter has the same megapixel count as the main camera. Thanks to this, you should be able to enjoy excellent selfies, whether you’re shooting in daylight, indoors, or other shooting scenarios.

Here’s a look at some selfie samples:

On their own, the phone’s cameras already offer nice results, but what helps enhance the OPPO Reno13 5G’s imaging capabilities even more is the wealth of AI features that OPPO packed inside.

The OPPO Reno13 5G’s AI Camera Features Let you Flex your Creative Muscles

As we mentioned above, the OPPO Find X8 impressed us when we tested it back in December. That’s because the phone packed some seriously useful AI tech that made it so that you’ll never get a dull photo.

To our surprise, OPPO was able to pack most of the OPPO Find X8’s AI camera tech into the OPPO Reno13 5G, meaning these nifty AI features have been made even more accessible, so long as you have a solid internet connection.

For starters, there’s the AI Clarity Enhancer. What this feature does is it processes images with AI to make sure that details are retained even when you crop a photo. Thanks to this, you won’t have to worry about getting the perfect composition as the quality should be retained. Plus, it’s nice to have this feature as it means you can get results that are comparable to some smartphone telephoto cameras.

Check out some samples here:

Next, there’s AI Unblur. Oftentimes, I find that I take many photos that are rendered unusable due to excessive blurriness caused by accidental camera shakes. If you’re like me and often get blurry pics, the AI Unblur feature is a tool you’ll want to use regularly. As its name implies, this feature uses AI to clean up a blurry image to make it much sharper and clearer.

Another problem I regularly run into is photos with reflections. Because I love taking photos of views, I take many images from glass windows, though these often come with annoying reflections that take away from a shot’s quality. This can be easily solved with AI Reflection Remover, as this tech basically erases mirror reflections from your shot, making for a much cleaner and better-looking photo.

For something more creative, the OPPO Reno13 5G has the AI Studio, which includes the AI Motion feature. This takes a photo that you select and turns it into a 3-second video using generative AI. This is particularly useful for social media stories, especially if you weren’t able to get that perfect clip.

There’s also more generative AI goodness in the new OPPO Reno phone as it also has AI Reimage, a feature that transforms your photo into many distinct styles, including Cartoon, Classic, Material, Painting, and more.

There are also AI enhancements for low-light portrait photography. To be exact, the new OPPO Reno device uses AI to deliver more natural color, texture, and shadow effects for better low-light portraits.

While not AI per se, it’s worth noting that the OPPO Reno13 5G has a killer feature – up to IP69 water and dust resistance With this rating, the phone can withstand dips in the water, enough that it can be a good partner in the pool. Yes, you can take the Reno13 5G with you under freshwater, and thanks to its AI processing capabilities, you can get excellent results in these situations.

Reno13 5G’s AI Enhancements: Not Just for Photography

The OPPO Reno13 5G’s AI capabilities aren’t just reserved for photography though as there are also other nifty features to share your photos.

For starters, there’s AI Livephoto. One part of this feature is the ability to capture 3-second clips, which you can use to select sharp and clear images courtesy of AI processing. Aside from being a nice tool to capture memories, AI Livephoto also lets you easily share these moments with your friend’s iPhone with just a touch.

Another useful feature is AI LinkBoost 2.0, OPPO’s AI-powered tech that ensures the phone has a good mobile connection, even in challenging environments. This is useful not only to keep you connected but also for gaming, as it promises lower latency even when in landscape mode.

Plus, the phone’s MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Platform has a dedicated Neural Processing Unit or NPU, giving it extra performance for native AI apps.

An All-Around Daily Driver

To wrap it all up, the OPPO Reno13 5G is also a dependable daily driver as its non-camera features are also quite premium and reliable. For instance, the phone’s design not only looks eye-catching in its various colorways, but it’s also made with longevity in mind thanks to its aerospace-grade aluminum frame, coupled with IP69 water and dust resistance. Thanks to this, you can use the phone for up to 30 minutes with a depth of 2 meters. As mentioned above, this means you can use it for creative underwater shots.

What’s more, the phone has a large 6.59-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification. The OLED panel means you can enjoy vibrant colors and deep blacks for binge-watching, while the fast refresh rate makes it feel fast and responsive.

Finally, battery life won’t be an issue as the phone packs a large 5,600mAh battery that can let it run for well over a day on a single charge. Plus, if it needs some extra juice, the phone has 80W SUPERVOOC flash charge support, meaning it can charge in a flash!

OPPO Reno13 5G: Now Available in the Philippines

With its wide array of AI photography features, the OPPO Reno13 5G means you’ll never capture a dull photo, whether you love taking landscapes, creative low-light photos, portraits, selfies, and more.

On top of these, the phone packs a wealth of AI features that promise to make it an even more reliable daily driver. Finally, the phone packs an eye-catching yet sturdy design, complete with a great display and a large battery with super-fast charging.

Interested in getting your own OPPO Reno13 5G? The phone is available now in the Philippines with a price tag of PHP 34,999 and comes in two colorways – Plume White and Luminous Blue. In celebration of 7 Million My OPPO members nationwide, an exclusive discount is available to loyal OPPO users who are already registered in the My OPPO App! Just go to select exclusive OPPO brand stores, to redeem a P1,000 discount when purchasing the Reno13 Series 5G until March 15, 2025.

You can get the phone now in OPPO concept stores, partner retailers, and via OPPO’s official stores in Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

The phone is also available via select Globe and Smart plans, as well as installment payment options via Home Credit and credit cards.