Oppo K13 Turbo Series with waterproof cooling fan launching July 21, built for 120fps gaming

Oppo K13 Turbo and Turbo Pro Show Off Powerful Active Cooling Fan Ahead of Launch

Highlights:

• Oppo K13 Turbo series launching on July 21 with built-in active cooling fans.
• The fan boosts cooling by 300%, reduces space by 70%, and increases power by 120%.
• Despite the fan, the phones are IPX6, IPX8, and IPX9 water resistant.
• Gamers can enjoy 120+ fps gameplay with no throttling.
• A Super Cooling Set with a magnetic case and external fan is also launching.

Here’s the Oppo K13 Turbo’s Built-in Cooling Fan in Action

Ahead of the July 21 launch, Oppo has released an eye-catching teaser video showing off its K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro’s standout feature — a built-in active cooling fan. The video even shows the fan strong enough to blow out candles, highlighting how powerful it really is.

According to Oppo, this new fan design increases cooling efficiency by 300%, reduces the space it takes up by 70%, and delivers 120% more power compared to traditional smartphone fans. The aim? To deliver lag-free high frame rate gaming without thermal throttling.

Record-Breaking Gaming Performance

Oppo K Series product manager Wei Wei claims that when the fan is engaged:

• Honor of Kings runs at an average 120.36 fps
• Game for Peace averages 119.76 fps

Both games maintain incredible stability, thanks to the integrated Gale Cooling Engine and Tidal Engine, which work in tandem with the fan to keep temperatures under control.

First Waterproof Phone with an Internal Fan?

One of the most remarkable achievements of the K13 Turbo series is that despite the inclusion of a moving mechanical fan, the phones still achieve IPX6, IPX8, and IPX9 water resistance ratings. This makes them the first waterproof fan-cooled smartphones, according to Oppo.

Optional Super Cooling Set for Extra Power

To further enhance thermal performance, Oppo will also offer a Super Cooling Set:

• A magnetic protective case with micro-pump liquid cooling.
• A 27W Ice Wing magnetic cooling back clip for extreme gamers.

This set is designed to attach magnetically to the K13 Turbo or Turbo Pro, pushing the phone’s cooling potential even further.

Powered by Top-tier Processors

The K13 Turbo series includes models running on:

• MediaTek Dimensity 8450
• Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

These chipsets are built for powerful multitasking, smooth gameplay, and efficient battery use — and now, with cutting-edge thermal solutions, they’ll perform even better.

Final Thoughts

With this launch, Oppo is redefining the gaming smartphone space. By combining next-gen active cooling, full waterproofing, and flagship-level chipsets, the K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro look set to raise the bar for mobile gaming in 2025. Whether you’re a casual player or an esports enthusiast, this might just be the coolest phone — quite literally — of the year.