Oppo has officially put an end to the speculation surrounding its next-generation Reno lineup. After earlier reports suggested an earlier unveiling, the company has now confirmed the actual launch date for the Reno17 series in its home market.
Through an announcement on Weibo, Oppo revealed that the Reno17 and Reno17 Pro will make their official debut in China on November 16. The event won't just be about smartphones, though — the Oppo Watch 5 and the Oppo Pad Air 6 are also slated to appear on stage.
In addition to confirming the date, Oppo gave fans a first official look at the design and color variants of both devices. Pre-orders for the Reno17 and Reno17 Pro are now open in China, following a period of blind reservations that kicked off last week.
Design-wise, the new models don't stray far from the Reno16 series. Both the Reno17 and Reno17 Pro sport a square-shaped camera island on the back, paired with a flat screen framed by slim, even bezels on the front.
Buyers will be able to choose from four color finishes: Adventure Cat, Cocoa Brown, First Snow White, and Ice Moon White.
While Oppo is keeping the full spec sheets under wraps for now, leaked details paint a fairly clear picture. The standard Reno17 is rumored to pack a 6.5-inch display, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, and a massive 8,000mAh battery.
The Reno17 Pro, on the other hand, is expected to arrive with a slightly more compact 6.3-inch panel, a 7,200mAh battery, and MediaTek's Dimensity 8550 chipset under the hood.
Of course, the Reno17 phones won't be the only stars of the show. The Oppo Watch 5 and Pad Air 6 will share the spotlight at the November 16 event.
Oppo has already confirmed a few details about the Watch 5. The wearable measures just 9.2mm thick and tips the scales at a mere 25g. Battery life is said to reach up to seven days on a single charge, while health features include sleep monitoring and menstrual cycle tracking.
The smartwatch comes in several color options and is already available for pre-order through online channels.
As for the Oppo Pad Air 6, it will sport a 12.1-inch LCD panel with a sharp 2.8K resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. A hefty 10,050mAh battery keeps the lights on, and the tablet carries 8MP cameras on both the front and rear. Powering everything is the Dimensity 7360 Super SoC, with ColorOS 17 handling the software side.
The Pad Air 6 will ship in two color choices, including an option with a matte display finish. Configurations will top out at 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and customers can pick between Wi-Fi-only and LTE-enabled models.
