The Oppo A74 is the affordable version of the Oppo A74 5G smartphone that was announced in India. The handset comes with a 4G network and also packs an impressive 48 MP rear camera and a large battery.
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Oppo A74 Key Specs & Features
- 6.43 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409)
- Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
- Octa-core Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
- 6GB RAM
- 128GB Built-in Storage up to 128GB Memory Card
- 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Cameras
- 16 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint (under display, optical)
- 4G LTE Network
- Fast Charging 33W
- SuperVOOC 2.0
- Non-Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
On the body design, the handset features a nice body that is wrapped with curve arcs around the back giving it a premium look. The panel is available in Prism Black and Midnight Blue. Its body measures 160.3 x 73.8 x 8 mm and weighs 174 grams.
This phone is the rebranded version of the Oppo F19. On the front, it packs a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole design.
The screen provides a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a DCI-P3 color gamut, a 60Hz refresh rate, a 135 to 180Hz touch sampling rate, and also onscreen fingerprint.
Cameras
As for the camera’s setup, it has a 48-megapixel main shooter, a 2-megapixel depth lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The camera has LED flash, HDR, panorama and it can shoot ultra-clear images with its AI Scene Enhancement 2.0
The front camera on the other hand is a single 16-megapixel for selfies and video calling.
Hardware and Software
On the hardware, the Oppo A74 is powered by Snapdragon 662 chipset that is based on 11nm process technology while the octa-core processor is clocking at a speed of 4×2.0 GHz. It has an Adreno 610 GPU graphic card and an inbuilt memory of 128 GB of UFS 2.0 storage and 6GB RAM. It has a microSD card slot for more storage.
The smartphone is powered by Android 11 OS with ColorOS 11.1. The ColorOS 11.1 features App lock that you can use to maintain your privacy and also has Private Safe that you can use to retrieve your private files from the cloud and FlexDrop which allow users to multitask effortlessly.
Battery and Network
The Oppo A74 comes with a built-in battery capacity of 5,000mAh that supports SuperVOOC 2.0 33W fast charging. The mega battery promise to last for 13 hours of video viewing, 27 hours of call time, and 40 hours standby.
It also has a super Power Saving Mode that can keep the phone on up to 1.1 hours of WhatsApp chatting when its remaining %5. It has dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Oppo A74 Price and Availability
The Oppo A74 is now available for purchase for $259. In Nigeria, it will sell for 110,000 Naira, while in Ghana it will cost 1,450 Ghs and 28,000 Ksh in Kenya.
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Oppo A74 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Oppo A74:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
- Processor: Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm), Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 610
- Memory: 6GB RAM
- Colours: Prism Black, Midnight Blue
- Dimension: 160.3 x 73.8 x 8 mm
- Weight: 175 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.43 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) Triple Cameras, 1080p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 16 MP Camera, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.0µm, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC
- 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 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
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, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (under display, optical)
- 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: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Fast charging 33W, 54% in 30 min (advertised)
