Finding a great phone under Rs 40,000 isn’t as easy as it looks. The segment is packed with options, but many of them fall short, either missing key features or asking users to settle for less than what’s expected at this price.
That’s where the OPPO Reno14 steps in. It offers features like 4K at 60fps, a 3.5x telephoto zoom lens, and an AI-powered video editor, making it stand out from the usual crowd. But the surprises don’t stop there. After spending some quality time with the device, we’re convinced it brings something extra to the table. Here’s what makes it worth a serious look.
Zoom, Detail, and Depth: Reno14’s Camera Delivers on All Fronts
The OPPO Reno14 comes equipped with a versatile rear camera setup that includes a 50MP Sony IMX882 main sensor with OIS, a 50MP telephoto lens supporting up to 3.5x optical zoom with OIS, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera featuring autofocus and a 116° field of view. For selfies, there’s a high-resolution 50MP front camera with autofocus.
What sets this phone apart in its price bracket is the sheer amount of premium features packed into its camera system. It’s almost rare to find such capabilities under Rs 40,000. The device also includes dual flash units for the main and ultra-wide lenses, and notably, it’s the first smartphone in the industry to feature a dedicated focus flash for the telephoto lens. This flash is significantly brighter—up to ten times more powerful than what we’ve seen in the previous generation.
The 50MP telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom makes photography effortless. You can capture far-off subjects clearly without needing to reposition yourself. We put this to the test during our recent trip to Dehradun and Landour, where the Reno14 delivered excellent travel portraits with minimal effort. The details were crisp, and the results truly exceeded expectations.
Portrait shots from the telephoto lens stood out for their lifelike skin tones, accurate edge separation, and pleasing background blur. If you’re someone who travels frequently, this camera setup ensures that you won’t have to compromise on photo quality, no matter where you are.
We tested the camera across multiple zoom levels—1x, 3.5x, and 0.6x—using ultra-wide, telephoto, and portrait lenses in both bright and dim lighting. Scroll down to check out the results.
Adding to its capabilities, the phone supports AI-based digital zoom up to 120x. This allows you to capture scenes from a great distance, including detailed moon shots that retain impressive clarity.
Video performance is equally impressive. The Reno14 supports 4K HLG HDR recording on the main, telephoto, and front cameras. It enables seamless transitions between lenses without losing consistency in color or detail. This makes it a solid choice for content creators, especially travel vloggers. The addition of advanced voice suppression also helps reduce background noise in busy environments, resulting in clearer and more professional audio recordings.
AI Adds Magic to Every Frame
The OPPO Reno14 is packed with smart AI tools designed to make your everyday photos look like they are professionally edited. With the new Advanced AI Editor 2.0, taking great pictures becomes effortless, even if you’re not a photography expert.
Ever clicked a group photo only to find someone with their eyes closed? The AI Perfect Shot scans through a burst of expressions and picks the best moment, so everyone looks their best in the final image. Then there’s AI Recompose. If you often end up with off-center or oddly cropped shots, this tool adjusts the composition for you. It can straighten tilted pictures, resize them for different platforms, and apply subtle filters to give your photos a polished finish, without you having to do a thing.
Blurred photos of moving subjects can be frustrating, especially when you’re trying to capture a moment quickly. AI Unblur steps in to restore those images by sharpening the details, correcting the colours, and making the picture clear again.
And if you’ve ever had a great shot ruined by someone walking in the background or an object you didn’t notice while clicking, AI Eraser comes in handy. It lets you clean up distractions so the focus stays where it should. Even if you’re taking pictures through glass, like at a café or inside a car, the AI Reflection Remover can help get rid of the glare and reflections. Finally, for those who love experimenting with their visuals, AI Studio’s AI Style Transfer lets you apply the look and feel of any image to your own photo. Whether it’s a dramatic black-and-white effect or a colourful art-style overlay, this tool helps you get creative with just a few taps.
Plenty of phones now come with AI features, but very few make them this intuitive. The OPPO Reno14 doesn’t just offer powerful camera tools; it makes them accessible to everyone, whether you’re a casual snapper or someone who shares every moment online.
Not Just a Looker—It’s a Performer Too
Performance-wise, the OPPO Reno14 held up really well during our time with it. Sure, its cameras and AI tools steal the spotlight, but the phone’s day-to-day usability deserves just as much appreciation. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset. In our daily routine—answering calls, chatting on WhatsApp, scrolling through Instagram, jotting down notes, or shopping online—Reno14 never gave us a reason to complain. Everything felt snappy and effortless. We even tried snapping photos quickly while walking or shooting multiple 4K videos back to back, and the phone stayed surprisingly cool. That’s something not every phone can offer.
When we wanted to unwind with a few intense rounds of BGMI or Call of Duty: Mobile, the Reno14 kept things stable. Thanks to the AI HyperBoost 2.0, gameplay felt fluid even during extended sessions. And if you’re someone who wears headphones while gaming, you’ll really appreciate the Footstep Sound Boost. It helped us track our opponents more easily by sharpening in-game audio cues.
Another underrated win is the thermal design. The ultra-thin vapour chamber truly did its job. We held the phone in different positions for long periods, and it always stayed comfortable to the touch. Battery life was equally satisfying. It packs a 6,000mAh battery, which is impressive considering the phone’s slim and lightweight build. OPPO claims it lasts up to two days on regular use, and from our experience, that claim holds true. Whether we were watching videos or playing games on the go, navigating maps, or snapping photos throughout the day, the battery just kept going. And when we did need to charge, the included 80W SUPERVOOCTM charger brought it back to full in under 50 minutes.
As much as we enjoyed using it, the phone also turned heads for how it looks. We tested the Forest Green variant, and the matte finish, combined with the deep shade, made it stand out in cafés and on metro rides alike. The Pearl White version offers an industry-first velvet glass finish, which not only adds a nice visual touch but also makes the phone feel soft and grippy in hand.
OPPO clearly paid attention to durability, too. This phone is slim and light, yet tough enough to handle real-world use with its all-around armor build made with aerospace grade aluminium frame. It also comes with IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings, so sudden downpours or dusty days won’t leave you worried. We took it out during a heavy rain in Delhi, and it handled it just fine.
Software-wise, ColorOS 15 runs the show, based on Android 15. It felt clean, smooth, and fast during daily use. But what really set it apart for us were the smart touches powered by AI.
For example, AI Voice Scribe turned out to be a hidden gem. Whether we were on a video call or watching a tutorial, it could generate real-time subtitles, translate speech, or summarise the key points. Another time-saver was AI Mind Space. Instead of jumping between apps to find screenshots, PDFs, or saved images, everything was neatly sorted and easy to locate. It felt like having a digital assistant that quietly cleaned up our digital mess.
These AI features actually help streamline tasks and reduce the little frustrations that come with using a smartphone every day. And with three years of ColorOS updates promised and four years of security updates, it’s comforting to know the Reno14 is built to stay useful well into the future.
Why the Reno14 Deserves a Closer Look
The OPPO Reno14 doesn’t try to dazzle with over-the-top specs or flashy gimmicks, but it quietly impresses with how well it handles the things that matter. It’s the kind of phone that grows on you, not because it screams for attention, but because it consistently shows up, day after day. From smoothly juggling multiple apps to delivering sharp, balanced shots across lighting conditions, the Reno14 performs with a sense of ease that’s rare in this segment. The battery holds up, the thermals are under control, and even long gaming sessions or 4K recording don’t push it to its limits. What stood out most during our time with it was just how dependable the entire experience felt—no unnecessary drama, no compromises that left us second-guessing our choice.
So, if your budget is capped at Rs 40,000, this phone makes a strong case for itself. It feels like you’re getting more than what you’re paying for—and honestly, that’s rare these days.
OPPO launched the Reno14 series in India on July 3, and both models are already available to buy. The Reno14 5G will be priced at ₹ 37,999 for the 8GB + 256 GB , ₹ 39,999 for the 12GB + 256GB , and ₹ 42,999 for the 12GB + 512GB variant. You can grab this smartphone from OPPO’s official website, mainline retail outlets, Amazon, and Flipkart.
Also, OPPO has unveiled a brand new Mint Green shade for the Reno14, and it looks refreshingly stylish. Thinking of buying one? The Reno14 is the most feature-packed phone under Rs 40,000 and now comes in three eye-catching colours and brings along some exciting launch deals to sweeten the offer.
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