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Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Oppo K13 5G review: Powerful performance at an affordable price
Oppo K13 5G review: Oppo recently launched its new generation K series smartphone, the Oppo K13 5G, at ₹17999 in India. Despite its affordable price, the smartphone packs some powerful features that make it stand out from the crowd. The Oppo K13 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, a 7000mAh battery, and more, which may attract buyers. While the offerings may look exciting in the sub-Rs.20000 category, is it really worth the hype? Well, I have been relying on the Oppo K13 5G for a couple of weeks for gaming and entertainment purposes, and it surely exceeded my expectations. From smooth gameplay to never-ending battery life, the Oppo K13 5G is one such reliable smartphone that can manage all kinds of tasks with ease. Additionally, the smartphone also excels in capturing detailed images and managing day-to-day tasks. Therefore, if you are planning to buy a smartphone in a similar budget, then here's a detailed Oppo K13 5G review to know if it's worth the hype. The Oppo K13 5G comes in two attractive colours: Icy Purple and Prism Black, both offering a textured matte finish rear panel. I reviewed the Prism Black colour variant, which in my opinion, is perfect for people who prefer simplicity and a more classy design. From a design perspective, the smartphone looks quite attractive with curved edges, a square camera module, and an AMOLED display with a punch hole selfie camera. Despite its pleasing aesthetics, the Oppo K13 5G is quite bulky in size as well as weight. It measures 8.45mm in thickness and weighs 208 grams, which may come as a tradeoff to many buyers considering the smartphones are getting slimmer. However, the smartphone appears quite sturdy and also offers an IP65 rating for water and dust protection. Therefore, the Oppo K13 5G has a decent design, but its bulkiness is not very pleasing. Coming to the display, the Oppo K13 5G features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1200nits peak brightness. The smartphone supports FHD+ resolution and HDR+ content. In terms of display experience, the Oppo K13 provided a pleasing usage with dynamic visuals and crisp colours when managing basic tasks, playing games, or watching content. However, the smartphone does not provide HDR+ support on OTT platforms like Netflix. Therefore, you will have to stick to FHD resolution, but it does not hamper your viewing experience. With a 120Hz refresh rate, you get smooth navigation, pleasing animations, making your day-to-day usage effortless. Furthermore, its 1200nits brightness does come with a little struggle during direct sunlight conditions, but it works well indoors. The Oppo K13 5G features a dual camera setup placed vertically, like the iPhone 16 model. It includes a 50MP main camera with EIS support and a 2MP depth sensor. The smartphone offers several photography modes, including portrait, Night mode, High-Resolution mode, Panorama, and more, enabling users to capture a wide range of images. Coming to the camera quality, the Oppo K13 captures pleasing images with a primary sensor, bringing natural colours and crisp detailing. The portrait mode on smartphones is also decent, but the background blur does not look very natural; however, it focuses on the subject aptly. Coming to night photography, the Oppo K13 struggles in capturing low-light images. You will notice the grainy effect, and the details appear blurry, making the image look average. The night mode still manages to capture decent images, with details appearing more clear. However, the overall low-light image looks darker and not very pleasing to the eye. With Oppo K13 5G, you also get AI-powered camera features such as AI Eraser 2.0, AI clarity enhancer, AI unblur, AI reflection, and more, which could help enhance images. Coming to the performance, the Oppo K13 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor paired with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM. Considering it's an affordable smartphone, the Oppo K13 5G exceeds expectations when it comes to providing smooth and efficient performance. From day-to-day tasks, multitasking, to heavy gaming, the Oppo K13 offers a lag-free experience without any stutter or slow speed. I played heavy games such as BGMI and Call of Duty: Mobile at higher graphic settings, and the smartphone ran smoothly without any frame drops after 30 minutes of gaming. Thanks to 5700mm Vapour Chamber and a 6000mm graphite sheet, the smartphone does not overheat even after heavy usage or longer duration of gaming sessions, which is quite commendable. In my opinion, even some highly priced smartphones do not offer such a smooth experience as the Oppo K13 offering at under ₹20000. Therefore, for multitasking or gaming, you can easily rely on the Oppo K13 as it is one of the smartphones in this segment. The smartphone runs on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15, which offers all the latest features and a smooth experience. It also includes the new Flux Theme, bringing seamless customisation. But, it should be noted that it comes with a lot of bloatware, providing a cluttered experience. The Oppo K13 5G is backed by a massive 7000mAh battery, offering a promising battery life. With moderate usage, the smartphone could easily last more than a day with a single charge. With long hours of gaming, multitasking, and heavy usage, the smartphone easily lasts up to 15 to 16 hours, which is quite impressive. It supports 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, which takes about 45 to 50 minutes to fully charge the smartphone. Therefore, you don't have to wait for hours to fully recharge the Oppo K13 with fast charging support. The Oppo K13 5G excels in sub-Rs.20000 segment with exceptional performance, lasting battery life, promising daylight photography, and a punchy AMOLED display. At just ₹17999, the Oppo K13 offers much more than one can expect, making it an ideal choice in comparison to its competitors. While it has a classy design, the bulkiness is noticeable, which may not be appreciated by many. Furthermore, it does not support HDR+ on OTT platforms, which is another trade-off. However, the reliability of performance and battery life hides all the flaws, bringing a smooth experience. Therefore, if you are a heavy smartphone user or gamer and are looking for an affordable phone, then you should get the Oppo K13 5G without any second thought.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
Oppo K13 5G goes on sale in India, priced from ₹17,999
NEW DELHI: Oppo 's recently launched smartphone, the Oppo K13 5G , has become available for purchase from today on the brand's online store and Flipkart. The smartphone can be bought for ₹17,999 for the 8GB RAM+128GB memory variant, and ₹19,999 for the 8GB RAM+256GB memory variant, in two color options – Icy Purple and Prism Black. The Oppo K13 features a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and upto 1200 nits of peak brightness. It packs a dual-stereo speaker setup with a '300% Ultra Volume Mode'. The K13 packs a 50MP main camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 16MP Sony front camera, supported by artificial intelligence (AI) driven features. The smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset which is paired with a large 7000mAh graphite battery, that supports 80W wired fast charging. Additional features include AI LinkBoost 2.0, 5G , Wi-Fi enhancements, and a custom 360-degree antenna layout which minimises signal drops and maximises connectivity consistency. The smartphone runs on the ColorOS 15, based on Android 15, and comes with AI features such as AI Summary, AI Writer, AI Recording Summary, Extract Chart, Screen Translator, Circle to Search with Google, and AI Toolbox 2.0. 'With a class-leading battery, next-gen Snapdragon platform, smart AI features, and a durable, premium design—it's the ultimate choice for users who expect more without spending more,' Oppo said in a statement.
India Today
23-04-2025
- India Today
Oppo K13 5G review in 10 points
Oppo K13 5G review in 10 points By Unnati Gusain Oppo has launched its new midsegment smartphone, Oppo K13 5G, in India at a starting price of Rs 17,999 (8GB/128GB). Oppo K13 launch It boasts an elegant design, highlighted by a squaoval camera module on the rear, which houses a dual-camera setup. Design The Oppo K13 5G comes in two colour options: Icy Purple and Prism Black. I have been using the latter for a week and I really like it. Colour options The Oppo K13 5G boasts a large 6.67-inch AMOLED flat display with 120Hz refresh rate. Display Impressively, the K13 5G's display is bright enough to let me work easily even under the direct sun. It has a peak brightness of 1200 nits (there is no HDR support though). Display is bright The Oppo K13 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, coupled with 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X). It runs on ColorOS 15, which is based on Android 15. Processor I found the Oppo K13 5G to be a fast enough phone that effortlessly handled day-to-day use well. However, multitaksing could have been better. Performance The Oppo K13 5G packs a 7,000mAh battery with 80W flash charge support. And I must say, this is the best part of the phone. Battery The phone has an impressive battery capacity, which powers through the entire day. The 80W charging speed also boosts up the phone pretty fast. Charging speed Camera is not its best suit. It sports a 50-megapixel primary camera and 2-megapixel depth/portrait camera. Camera The Oppo K13 5G is a good-enough package at a starting price of Rs 17,999 (8GB/128GB). There are some areas that could have been better, like for instance, the camera system. But, otherwise, it is a decent deal. Verdict Also read: Oppo K13 5G review
India.com
21-04-2025
- India.com
Oppo K13 5G Launched In India With AI Features And 50 MP Camera Under Rs 20,000; Check Specs, Launch Offers
Oppo K13 5G India Launch: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its budget Oppo K13 5G smartphone in India. The smartphone runs Android 15 operating system. The phone comes in two storage configurations, 128GB and 256GB, with 8GB RAM. It can be purchased in Icy Purple and Prism Black colour options. The company also promises that the smartphone will get two years of OS updates and three years of security updates. Oppo K13 5G Specifications It features a large 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 1,200 nits, ensuring vibrant visuals even under bright sunlight. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage for seamless performance and ample space. The smartphone packs a massive 7,000mAh battery that supports 80W wired charging, with the company claiming it can reach 62% charge in just 30 minutes. On the photography front, the smartphone comes with a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor on the rear. For selfies and quality videos, there is a 16MP sensor on the front. Oppo K13 5G Ai Features: The device also boasts several AI-powered features, including AI Enhance Clarity, AI Reflection Remover, AI Unblur, AI Eraser 2.0, AI Reply, AI Writer, AI Summary, BeaconLink, AI LinkBoost, and AI Hyperboost. These AI features will enhance both user experience and productivity. Oppo K13 5G Price In India And Availability The OPPO K13 5G has been launched in India, with prices starting at Rs 17,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, while the 8GB + 256GB model is priced at Rs 19,999. The smartphone will be available for purchase starting April 25 via the OPPO e-store and Flipkart. Oppo K13 5G Launch Offers As part of the launch offers, the company is providing an instant discount of Rs 1,000 on SBI, HDFC, and ICICI Bank cards, along with a no-cost EMI option for up to 6 months.
India Today
21-04-2025
- Business
- India Today
Oppo K13 5G launched in India, price starts at Rs 17,999
Oppo has finally launched its K13 5G in India. At a starting price of Rs 17,999, the Oppo K13 5G sports a premium design, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip, and a massive 7,000 battery. The phone also features a 50-megapixel primary camera with several AI capabilities. Before we delve deeper into the details, let's take a look at the pricing and availability of the Oppo K13 5G. Oppo K13 5G advertisementOppo K13 5G: India price and availabilityThe Oppo K13 5G has launched in India, at a starting price of Rs 17,999. The phone comes in two storage configurations, 128GB and 256GB, with 8GB RAM. This is what the pricing looks like.- 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 17,999. - 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs 19, the company is also offering bank discounts. As part of the launch day offers, customers can avail an instant discount of Rs 1,000 through select bank cards or by opting for an exchange bonus, effectively reducing the prices to Rs 16,999 and Rs 18,999, respectively. Additionally, buyers can benefit from up to six months of No Cost EMI, making the OPPO K13 5G an even more attractive will go on sale from 12PM on April 25, 2025, via the OPPO e-store and Flipkart, and will be available in two colour options: Icy Purple and Prism K13 5G: Key specsadvertisementThe Oppo K13 5G showcases a premium design with a rear panel that features a distinctive squaoval camera island, housing a dual-camera setup. The metal finish on the camera island adds a touch of elegance to the device, while the rest of the back panel remains simple, adorned with subtle geometric patterns. The phone is available in two attractive colours: Icy Purple and Prism boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED flat display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Oppo describes the display as "super-smooth and super bright", though we'll be putting these claims to the test in our upcoming review. The device also features an under-display fingerprint sensor for added the hood, the Oppo K13 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, built on TSMC's 4nm technology, and runs on ColorOS 15. Oppo promises a 29 per cent improvement in GPU performance and a 12 per cent reduction in overall power consumption. The phone is designed to handle demanding tasks without overheating, ensuring smooth performance during heavy device is equipped with a large 7,000mAh battery, supporting 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging. According to Oppo, the K13 5G can charge up to 62 per cent in just 30 minutes. We'll be testing these claims in our review photography, the Oppo K13 5G features a dual-camera setup on the rear, with a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary camera. It also offers a range of AI-enhanced features, including AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover, AI Blur, and more, all aimed at improving image quality. On the front, there's a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.
