Key Takeaways
1. The Oppo K13 features a larger 7,000 mAh battery and supports 80 W wired charging, significantly improving battery life compared to the K12’s 5,500 mAh battery.
2. The smartphone has a slightly less powerful Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, a downgrade from the K12’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, and it lacks expandable storage options.
3. It comes with 8 GB of RAM and two storage variants: 128 GB and 256 GB, with no 12 GB RAM version available.
4. The device boasts a 6.67-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, 1200 nits peak brightness, and a 120 Hz refresh rate.
5. Oppo promises two years of Android updates (to Android 16 and 17) and three years of security patches for the K13, which runs on Android 15 with ColorOS 15.
Oppo has recently introduced a new addition to its K-series, called the Oppo K13. This new budget-friendly 5G smartphone boasts notable improvements in battery life, design, and display compared to its predecessor, the K12. However, there are some less favorable changes regarding the processor. Specifically, the Oppo K13 is equipped with a slightly less powerful Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, which is a step down from the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 found in the K12. It also comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, but it lacks the option for expandable storage. Notably, there is no longer a 12 GB RAM version available.
Battery and Software Enhancements
The battery capacity has been significantly increased, now featuring a robust 7,000 mAh battery, up from the 5,500 mAh capacity of the K12, and it supports 80 W wired charging. The device runs on Android 15 with ColorOS 15 right out of the box. In terms of software updates, Oppo has committed to providing two years of Android upgrades (to Android 16 and 17) and three years of security patches for the K13.
Display and Camera Features
On the front, the Oppo K13 sports a 6.67-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, achieving a peak brightness of 1200 nits and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The rear camera setup remains unchanged from the previous model, featuring a 50 MP primary camera paired with a 2 MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there’s a 16 MP front-facing camera. Additional features include dual stereo speakers, AI-powered camera capabilities, and an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance.
The Oppo K13 is available in two color options: icy purple and prism black. The starting price for the base model with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is INR 17,999 ($210/€185), while the variant with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage is priced at INR 19,999 ($235/€205). It will be sold in India through Oppo’s official online store and Flipkart, with availability starting in April 2025.
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