Oppo is a Chinese brand that has continually proven itself to be a contender in today’s smartphone world. Among the line of products offered is the budget A-series. The newest in this league is Oppo A7 which a budget smartphone just like the Oppo A5 is.. There is a much more reduced notch, the dewdrop type giving room for the smartphone to extend all the way to the top.
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Oppo A7/Key Specs and Features
- 6.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1520 x 720 pixels
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 CPU with 3GB/4GB RAM
- 32GB/64GB built-in storage space, up to 256GB with a memory card
- Dual 13MP + 2MP rear camera and a 16MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint scammer (rear)
- 4, 230mAh none removable Li-Ion battery
Design and Display
You’ve got nothing new about how the smartphone looks just the usual glossy back and slightly curved sides of the rear cover. The front is occupied by a big display and a tiny bit of bezel around it except for the chunk at the bottom. There is the MicroUSB port, audio jack and speaker grille at the bottom while the power button, as well as the volume rocker, are on the right. It has a dedicated SD card slot and dual SIM slot at the left side and the fingerprint scanner on the back.
A large screen on a budget smartphone is a welcomed delight which is only let down by the resolution common at this level. For the Oppo A7, you’ve got a 6.2-, inch big display, a nice little notch on top. Anyway, viewing is pleasant enough for a display with 1520 x 720 pixels.
Battery and Camera
Entering into one of the selling points of this smartphone which is inherently the big battery it poses with. The claim is certified with a 4, 230mAh battery which truly is an all-day reliable source of power. It has no fast charge feature included and charges through a MicroUSB port at the bottom.
About the cameras on the smartphone, you’ve got enough to capture moments in detail only in full light though. There is the dual camera arrangement on the back of the phone and single 16MP front camera embedded in the dewdrop notch. The cameras include a main 13MP camera and another 2MP depth sensor for portrait pictures.
Hardware and Software
Inside the smartphone is an average budget chipset which is not only old but not quite on par at the price tag of the smartphone. Nonetheless, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 takes care of daily rigours even if not at a premium pace. In addition, it has the Adreno 506 GPU and a 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage. Also, there is a more premium option offering 4GB RAM and 64GB built-in storage expandable to 256GB same as the other one. You’ve got Android 8.1 Oreo running on the smartphone from the get-go.
Oppo A7 Pricing and Availability
The more premium version costs about 88, 000 Naira depending on the deal and your location.
Oppo A7 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Oppo A7:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
- GPU: Adreno 506
- Memory: 3GB/4GB RAM
- Colours: Glazing Blue, Dazzling Gold, Rose Pink
- Dimension: 155.9 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm
- Weight: 168g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1520 x 720 pixels
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 13MP + 2MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: 1080MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB/64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) – V1
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) – V2
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE-A (2CA) Cat 6 300/50 Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, wi-fi direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2 with A2DP LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 4, 230mAh non removable Li-Po battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
