Key Takeaways
1. Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, now featured in multiple smartphones in China.
2. The Oppo K13 Turbo is expected to launch in June or July, competing with the iQOO Z10 Turbo and Redmi Turbo 4 Pro.
3. The Oppo K13 Turbo will include an active cooling fan integrated into the camera module.
4. The device is rumored to have an IPX8 water resistance rating and RGB lighting for aesthetics.
5. Details on additional specifications remain unknown, and a global release is possible but unnamed.
Last month, Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. The Chinese market has already welcomed two smartphones powered by this chipset: the iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro and the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. This month, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is also set to launch in China, featuring the same chipset. Recently, it has come to light that Oppo is planning to release a K-series phone with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 in next month in China.
Oppo K13 Turbo Launch Plans
To jog your memory, Oppo recently presented the Oppo K12s as the final phone in the K12 series in China. There are speculations that the brand is gearing up to release the Oppo K13 Turbo, a performance-driven smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, for its domestic market. This device is anticipated to compete with the iQOO Z10 Turbo and the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro.
Expected Launch Date
According to the tipster Digital Chat Station, the K-series Turbo phone, likely the Oppo K13 Turbo, is expected to be launched in June or July in China. A Weibo post has echoed the leaked specifications of the K13 Turbo.
The Oppo K13 Turbo is said to have an active cooling fan that will be integrated into the camera module, as revealed in a leaked photo from April. Additionally, the device is rumored to come with an IPX8 rating for water resistance, enhancing its durability. It will feature RGB lighting for aesthetics and have a plastic mid-frame. For security purposes, it will include a short-focus optical fingerprint scanner.
Additional Specifications and Global Release
The rest of the specifications for the Oppo K13 Turbo remain a mystery. There’s also a chance that the device could make its way to global markets, but it is still unclear what name it will adopt for its international launch.
