OPPO Reno 17 Launch Date Set for 16 November, Cat Design Revealed
OPPO will launch the Reno 17 and Reno 17 Pro in China on 16 November 2026, and has revealed a blue design with a 3D cat on the back.
The OPPO Reno 17 launch date is now official: OPPO will unveil the Reno 17 and Reno 17 Pro in China on 16 November 2026 at 19:00 local time. The company showed the phones' design for the first time on 9 November 2026, but prices and full specifications will only be revealed at the event.
OPPO Reno 17 Launch Date and Event
OPPO's official China event page lists a single date and time: 16 November 2026, 19:00. Reservations are already open on the page, and OPPO notes that the series ships with ColorOS 17 out of the box. Some early reports had pointed to 9 November, but that date turned out to be the design reveal.
There is no word yet on India, Europe or other markets. Going by the usual Reno pattern, China comes first and global versions follow a few months later, sometimes with different hardware.
A Design Built Around a Cat
The headline colour is called Qiyu Miao, which loosely translates to "adventure cat". It is a soft blue with a raised, three-dimensional cat shape sculpted into the back panel, and a small glowing cat figure sits near the top. OPPO's page says the 3D cat, a sparkle-style finish and a matching camera lens design are exclusive to this colour.
The series comes in four finishes in total:
- Qiyu Miao (blue, with the 3D cat design)
- Ice Moon White (with a moon pattern on the back)
- Cocoa Brown
- First Snow White
Singer and actress Song Yuqi returns as the face of the series. It is her fifth Reno campaign in a row, running from the Reno 13 through to the Reno 17.
Quick Specs: Confirmed and Reported
| Feature | Reno 17 | Reno 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | 16 Nov 2026, China (official) | 16 Nov 2026, China (official) |
| Software | ColorOS 17 (official) | ColorOS 17 (official) |
| Display | About 6.57-inch (reported) | 6.32-inch 1.5K flat (reported) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (reported) | Dimensity 8550 (reported) |
| Telephoto | 50MP periscope (reported) | 50MP periscope (reported) |
| Price | – | – |
Only the date, colours and software come straight from OPPO. The screen sizes and chips come from Chinese reports carried by ZOL and 17173, so treat them with some caution until 16 November. According to Sina Tech, OPPO's own teasers also promise 4K Live Photos that run up to six seconds across every camera.
How It Compares with the Reno 16
OPPO has not shared Reno 17 specs yet, so a full side-by-side with the Reno 16 has to wait until 16 November. What is already clear is that the back panel is far bolder this time, while the ambassador and the China-first rollout stay the same. The interesting part is the reported split: a smaller 6.32-inch Pro with a MediaTek chip against a larger standard model on Snapdragon. That makes the Pro the compact pick this year, which is unusual for a mid-range series.
OPPO has sold its mid-rangers on looks and cameras for years, going back to phones like the Oppo F1 Plus we reviewed.
Our Opinion
The Reno 17 is not trying to win a spec race. OPPO is selling personality first, and the Qiyu Miao cat design will either charm you or feel a little too playful. We like that the brand is taking a risk on looks when most phones in this price class are hard to tell apart. The real test is price. If the Pro lands near the Reno 16's pricing with a 6.32-inch screen, a periscope camera and a Dimensity 8550, it could be one of the few good compact phones of 2026. If memory costs push the price up, buyers may find better value in a flagship from last year. We will judge it properly once OPPO shares the full spec sheet on 16 November.
Would you buy a phone with a 3D cat on the back? Tell us in the comments below, and stay tuned to Phone Opinions for full prices and specs on 16 November.
Source: OPPO
FAQ
When is the OPPO Reno 17 launch date?
OPPO will launch the Reno 17 and Reno 17 Pro in China on 16 November 2026 at 19:00 local time.
How much will the OPPO Reno 17 cost?
OPPO has not announced prices. They will be revealed at the 16 November 2026 launch event.
What colours does the OPPO Reno 17 come in?
It comes in four colours: Qiyu Miao blue with a 3D cat design, Ice Moon White, Cocoa Brown and First Snow White.
