OPPO Reno17 Series to be launched on November 16; Design, Colors and Key Specifications Revealed

OPPO has officially kicked off the promotional campaign for its upcoming Reno17 series in China, ahead of its scheduled launch on November 16 at 19:00 local time. The new lineup will succeed the Reno16 series, which was introduced earlier this year.

Design and Color Options

The Reno17 series, promoted by musical artist Song Yuqi, brings an updated design with four distinct colour options: Encounter Cat, Ice Moon White, Cocoa Brown, and First Snow White.

Among these, the Encounter Cat edition is the highlight of the lineup. It features a specially designed rear panel with a feline illustration that creates a three-dimensional stereoscopic visual effect.

Display, Processor, and Camera

Preliminary specifications of two models in the series have surfaced, revealing their display sizes, processors, and camera hardware.

The standard OPPO Reno17 is expected to feature a 6.57-inch display, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 mobile platform. It will also include a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.

The higher-end OPPO Reno17 Pro is tipped to feature a more compact 6.32-inch display and a MediaTek Dimensity 8550 processor. It is also expected to feature a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.

Both models are expected to place a strong emphasis on imaging capabilities, particularly for motion photos. Zhang Ruoxing, product manager of the OPPO Reno series, recently shared sample photographs captured using the upcoming devices. He also revealed that the Reno17 series will support all-focal-length 4K ultra-clear long-duration motion photo recording. This feature extends the recording duration from the previous 3 seconds to 6 seconds, marking the first time the series has offered this capability.

Pre-orders and Availability

Pre-orders for the OPPO Reno17 series began in China on October 30. The company has also opened reservations for other products in its hardware ecosystem, including the OPPO Watch 5 smartwatch and OPPO Pad Air6 tablet.

Further details, including the complete specifications and pricing of the Reno17 series, are expected to be announced at the official launch event on November 16.