The OLLA M8 Plus is part of the affordable smartphone from Opera. The new phone is a budget device, one that you can buy without breaking your wallet. However, it’s not a smartphone to flaunt around with. It’s just like other budget devices out there that managed to squeeze out a fingerprint scanner.
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OLLA M8 Plus Key Specs & Features
- 6.0 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~272 ppi)
- Android 9.0 (Pie)
- Quad-core UniSoC Spreadtrum SC7732E
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB Built-in Storage up to 32GB Memory Card
- 8 MP + 0.3 MP Dual Rear Cameras
- 5 MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Network
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- Non-removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh battery
Design and Display
In terms of body design, there is absolutely nothing special on the phone. It’s just like the regular iTel phones we have been seeing. It comes in a smooth panel that houses the logo, camera, an LED flash and also the fingerprint scanner.
It measures 158.7 x 74 x 9.3 mm in dimensions and the weight just 153 grams. Of course, this is a plastic built device. On the front, you will be greeted with a thick bezel both on the top and bottom of the screen.
The top bezel house the front camera, speaker and other sensors, while the bottom is free from the navigation button which is also a good thing. Yes, it comes with an onscreen navigation button for your pleasure.
The OLLA M8 Plus has a display size of 6.0 inches with an IPS LCD display technology. The screen has a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, an 18:9 ratio, and 272 PPI density. There is display protection which is scratch resistant on the device and it also has a 73.2% screen-to-body ratio.
Camera
On the camera, the OLLA M8 Plus managed to offer a combo camera set-up. The camera includes 8 MP plus an additional 0.3 MP shooter that is paired with an LED flash for low background shooting.
It also has some internal features and a front camera of 5 MP for both selfies and video calling. The front camera features Face ID, Face Beauty, HDR and also an LED flash as well.
Hardware and Software
The OLLA M8 Plus is likely equipped with a mid-range UniSoC Spreadtrum SC7732E chipset with a Quad-core processor running at a speed of 1.3 GHz. It has ARM Mali T820 MP1 for graphics related issues and gaming.
Booting the phone is the Android 9.0 Pie operating system. It packs average inbuilt storage of 16GB that is paired with 2GB RAM for a smooth performance. The memory can also be expanded using a micro SD card up to 32GB.
Battery and Network
The battery supplying power to this budget device is 2800 mAh Non Removable and it lacks a fast charging technology. The battery promise to last up to 23 hours of talk time and 25 hours of music play which is not that bad though.
Other features on the phone include a dual SIM that has both 3G and 4G LTE networks. There is also WiFi, Bluetooth for a wireless connection, and then an FM radio for entertainment while the micro USB if for file transfer and charging.
OLLA M8 Plus Price and Availability
The OLLA M8 Plus is now available for purchase at a price of $61.00. In Nigeria, the phone will sell at a price of about 22,500 Naira and it will be available in good colors.
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OLLA M8 Plus Specs
Here are a few specs of the OLLA M8 Plus:
General Features
- Platform: Android 9.0 (Pie)
- Processor: UniSoC Spreadtrum SC7732E (28nm), Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 (32nm)
- GPU: ARM Mali T820 MP1
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Gold and Red
- Dimension: 158.7 x 74 x 9.3 mm
- Weight: 153 grams
- SIM Type: Micro-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.0 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~272 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP + 0.3 MP Dual Camera
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, Continuous shooting, Digital zoom, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Touch focus, Face detection
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300)
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.1
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, Micro USB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: NO
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Non-Removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh Battery
- Talktime: Up to 23 hours
- Standby Time: Up to 360 hours
- Fast Charging: No
