OPPO Kenya has announced the nationwide availability of the OPPO Reno14 Series, a smartphone lineup that integrates Google’s Gemini AI to deliver unparalleled convenience and intelligent assistance for everyday tasks. Launched on August 4, 2025, the series marks a significant milestone in OPPO’s commitment to seamless, AI-driven user experiences, enabling users to perform complex actions across multiple apps with simple voice or text prompts.
Why it matters: The Reno14 Series, comprising the Reno14 F 5G, Reno14 5G, and Reno14 Pro 5G, introduces advanced AI capabilities through Google Gemini, setting a new standard for mid-to-high-range smartphones in Kenya. By embedding AI into core apps like OPPO Notes, Calendar, and Clock, the series empowers users to streamline tasks, boost productivity, and enhance creativity, aligning with OPPO’s goal to bring generative AI to 100 million users by the end of 2025.
By the numbers:
– Starting price: Ksh 59,999 for the Reno14 Series.
– Storage options: Up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage for the Reno14 F 5G; up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage for the Reno14 Pro 5G.
– Battery: 6,000mAh with 45W wired charging (Reno14 F 5G); 6,200mAh with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging (Reno14 Pro 5G).
– Availability: Nationwide at OPPO shops, e-commerce platforms, and OPPO Kenya’s website.
The big picture: The Reno14 Series builds on ColorOS 15, based on Android 15, and leverages OPPO’s deepened collaboration with Google to integrate Gemini AI across its ecosystem. Users can activate Gemini by pressing and holding the side button, enabling seamless interaction with native apps. For example, Gemini can summarize lengthy documents or emails and save them directly to OPPO Notes, extract steps from YouTube recipe videos, or add travel bookings to OPPO Calendar with a single prompt. This multi-app functionality simplifies complex tasks, making the Reno14 Series a powerful tool for both productivity and creativity
What they’re saying:
– “With the Reno14 Series, we are collaborating closely with Google to systematically integrate Google Gemini into OPPO core apps,” said Fredrique Achieng, PR Manager at OPPO Kenya. “This integration will enable users to effortlessly perform complex actions across multiple apps using simple natural language queries, significantly enhancing AI convenience.”
– “Our mission at OPPO is to use AI to meaningfully empower our users, which we achieve through strategic partnerships like our collaboration with Google,” said Kai Tang, President of OPPO’s Software Engineering.
Zoom in: The Reno14 Series isn’t just about AI. It boasts advanced hardware, including 1.5K flat OLED displays (6.57-inch for Reno14 F 5G, 6.59-inch for Reno14 5G, and 6.83-inch for Reno14 Pro 5G) with 120Hz refresh rates and up to 1,200 nits brightness, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. The Reno14 Pro 5G features a triple 50MP rear camera system (main, ultra-wide, and telephoto) with AI-enhanced features like AI Unblur, AI Recompose, and AI Flash Photography for stunning low-light shots. The Reno14 F 5G sports a 50MP Sony main camera with a dual-flash system, supporting 4K video and underwater recording. All models carry IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Flashback: OPPO’s AI journey began with the Reno11 Series, which introduced generative AI tools via the OPPO AI Center. The Reno14 Series takes this further with Gemini’s multimodal capabilities, enabling tasks like real-time language translation, AI-assisted photo editing, and cross-app coordination. At Mobile World Congress 2025, OPPO outlined its vision to deliver secure, evolving AI solutions, a promise the Reno14 Series fulfills through features like Private Cloud Compute for on-device data processing
What’s next: The Reno14 Series is poised to transform how Kenyans interact with their smartphones. Beyond AI, the devices offer robust performance with MediaTek Dimensity 8350 (Reno14 5G) and 8450 (Reno14 Pro 5G) chipsets, ensuring smooth multitasking and gaming. The series also supports glove-touch functionality and includes a three-month trial of Google AI Pro with 2TB cloud storage, enhancing its value proposition
Go deeper: OPPO Kenya is sweetening the deal with purchase incentives. Buyers receive a free neckband headphone, a one-year screen protection plan, and a one-year liquid protection plan. For those opting for instalments, the Lipa Pole Pole plan via Onphone requires a 20% down payment, making the series accessible to a wider audience. Available in Opal Blue and Luminous Green, the Reno14 Series combines style with cutting-edge technology.
The bottom line: The OPPO Reno14 Series is more than a smartphone, it’s a gateway to a smarter, more connected lifestyle. By integrating Google Gemini AI, OPPO is redefining convenience, enabling users to manage tasks, create content, and capture moments with ease. With its nationwide rollout, competitive pricing, and robust feature set, the Reno14 Series positions OPPO as a leader in Kenya’s AI-driven smartphone market.
