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For those of us who create, Diwali is a season brimming with inspiration. It marks the changing of the seasons – the coming of colder nights and darker days – and yet, stands for the opposite: light, victory over darkness, our inner fire’s ability to triumph over all adversity. There’s almost a pull to make something new, to pour ourselves into the passions we’ve been neglecting, to begin again. That’s the energy of the new year.

This year, there’s a surprising new canvas for that energy – one that millions already love to create with. Meet the OPPO Reno14 5G Diwali Edition, a limited-edition design crafted exclusively for India and powered by GlowShift Technology, the industry’s first heat-sensitive, colour-changing technology* for India, made for our climate and our celebrations.

Perfect for a festival that transforms everything around us, OPPO is channeling that same sense of magic into a phone that doesn’t just join the celebration – it becomes a part of it.

A Festival Written Into Design

Warm it in your palm and you’ll see the phone’s back panel shift from a deep festive black to radiant gold, echoing the way a single diya transforms darkness into light. That’s the magic of GlowShift Technology – the back panel responds to warmth, not just from your hand but from your surroundings. At cooler temperatures it stays a deep black, begins to shift as things warm, and at 35°C and above it glows in luminous gold. Unlike short-lived tricks, this transformation is engineered to last through at least 10,000 cycles. And should your nephew choose to dunk it in hot water to watch the colors change, no worries! The IP66, IP68 and IP69 certifications work together to give it protection not just against dust and spills, but even high-pressure water and hot water. In other words, its beauty is built on durability.

Of course, this design isn’t surface-level theming. OPPO has built a narrative into the phone’s very design. At the base is a mandala, a symbol of harmony and cosmic balance deeply rooted in India’s traditions. Rising through it is the peacock, our national bird, sign of prosperity and divine protection. And surrounding them are flame-like motifs that echo the glow of oil lamps.

The symbolism runs deeper still: black for the Amavasya night and the obstacles waiting to be overcome; gold for the radiance of a thousand diyas, signifying victory and blessings. Hold the OPPO Reno14 5G Diwali Edition in your hand, and it feels like carrying a piece of the festival itself – one that also complements today’s trend-setters. With its striking colour shifts and intricate detailing, it’s more than a device, it’s an accessory. Perfect for flatlays with your festive haul, mirror selfies that show off the gold glow, or reels that capture its transformation, the Reno14 Diwali Edition isn’t just built for Diwali moments – it’s built to be flaunted.

Capturing Diwali in Its True Colours

Of course, a phone this special has to keep up with the one thing every Indian family obsesses over during Diwali: photos and videos. And this is where the OPPO Reno14 5G Diwali Edition quietly becomes one of the most capable camera phones for festivals.

Picture this: you’re in the middle of an evening aarti, the light from dozens of diyas dancing across everyone’s faces. With its 50MP main sensor and Triple Flash Array, the OPPO Reno14 5G Diwali Edition ensures every shot is sharp, detailed, and glowing – without the washed-out look most phones deliver in low light.

Step outside to click a portrait of your cousin in their brand-new kurta, and the 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom gives you the kind of creamy-background separation you’d expect from a DSLR. Even the 50MP selfie camera is tuned to keep your portraits radiant, whether you’re under fairy lights or fireworks. Tying it all together is OPPO’s Hypertone Imaging Engine, which processes images to preserve natural highlights, shadows, and mid-tones; resulting in skin tones that look real, details that stay crisp, and bokeh that feels cinematic – without the over-processed look most smartphones fall back on.

And then comes the real treat: 4K HDR video at 60fps, not just on the main lens but on telephoto and front as well. Which means when you’re filming your family bursting crackers, or trying to capture the precise moment your friends laugh mid-game of teen patti, the transitions between lenses stay seamless, fluid, and lifelike.

But the story doesn’t end when you press the shutter. With AI Editor 2.0, your Diwali album practically polishes itself. From AI Best Face and AI Recompose to AI Perfect shot, AI Eraser and AI Reflection Remover, these tools polish every click to a high shine, in seconds.

The result? Memories that look as vivid and intentional as they felt in the moment – ready to share before the sweets even make it around the room.

A Festival-Ready Performer

But Diwali isn’t just about photos. It’s about playlists blaring through Bluetooth speakers, late-night video calls with cousins abroad, endless shopping tabs open at once, and long days that don’t slow down. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, the OPPO Reno14 5G Diwali Edition delivers up to 20% more performance and 30% more power efficiency, so switching between Spotify, Flipkart, WhatsApp, and the camera feels fluid, even when dozens of apps are running in the background.

And here’s the relief everyone needs: a 6000mAh battery that comfortably runs for two days. Even if you forget your charger while rushing between relatives’ houses, you’ll be covered. And when you do plug in, 80W SUPERVOOCTM charging means you’re back at 100% in under an hour – or topped up enough for hours of use in just 10 minutes.

All of this comes together on ColorOS 15, OPPO’s latest platform, which runs on the Trinity Engine for consistent performance and the Luminous Rendering Engine for lifelike, fluid animations. And with GenAI tools, the OPPO Reno14 5G Diwali Edition becomes more than a phone – it’s a festival companion. AI Translate, AI VoiceScribe and AI Mind Space work together to keep you on top of all conversations and task lists, while Circle to Search instantly price-checks your festive wishlist!

It’s practical intelligence, designed for the way Indian families actually celebrate: keeping you present in the moment, while quietly taking care of the little details that keep celebrations running smoothly.

Elegance You Can Trust Every Day

Diwali might be the most vibrant time of year, but it’s also chaotic – crowded rooms, clattering trays of sweets, phones being passed from hand to hand for selfies. Through it all, the Reno14 Diwali Edition feels reassuringly steady.

Its aerospace-grade aluminium frame and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i give it the strength to handle life’s little accidents, while OPPO’s All-Round Armour architecture with Sponge Bionic Cushioning quietly absorbs shocks from the slips and bumps that inevitably happen in crowded homes and busy gatherings. And yet, despite all that protection, the phone feels featherlight at just 187g and barely 7.42mm thin – easy to slip into a sherwani pocket, a lehenga clutch, or your hand as you move between houses and events.

On the front, the 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display lights up with rich colour and crisp detail, perfect for scrolling through festive deals, catching up on a Diwali release, or video-calling cousins overseas as they show off their rangolis. With its 120Hz refresh rate, 1,200 nits brightness, and 93% screen-to-body ratio, motion stays silky smooth and visuals shine through, even in the bright outdoors.

The Bottom Line

The OPPO Reno14 5G Diwali Edition is no seasonal variant. It’s a phone that celebrates Diwali as deeply as we do. Be it the design steeped in Indian symbols, a colour-changing body that mirrors the magic of light conquering darkness, cameras tuned for festive storytelling, or performance built for the chaos and joy of the season – the Reno14 Diwali Edition is it.

The OPPO Reno 14 5G Diwali Edition is available in an 8GB + 256GB variant for ₹39,999, but this festive season you can bring it home for as little as ₹36,999. Shoppers can also enjoy No Cost EMI options for up to 6 months, 10% instant cashback with select bank partners, and zero down payment plans for up to 8 months. Add to that an exchange bonus up to ₹3,000, 3 months of Google One 2TB + Gemini Advanced worth ₹5,200, and 6 months of premium access to 10 OTT apps with Jio’s ₹1199 prepaid plan, and it’s an offer as bright as the festival itself.

If that wasn’t enough, OPPO is also adding an extra sparkle with festive prizes: ₹10 Lakh mega cash rewards to daily ₹1 Lakh winners, bonus reward points, extended warranties, and even a chance to win OPPO’s latest devices.

Available from 25th September across mainline retail stores, OPPO’s online store, Flipkart, and Amazon.

This Diwali, don’t just capture the light. Carry it in your hand.

*Source: Counterpoint Research
Disclaimer: Based on currently available and actively selling smartphone models in the Indian market as of September 2025

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