The Oppo A55 is a mid-range smartphone that comes with all the good features you will need in a new smartphone. The handset has a nice body design and runs on Android 11 OS.
Where to Buy Oppo A55
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Oppo A55 Key Specs & Features
- 6.51 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi)
- Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
- Octa-core MediaTek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
- 4GB, 6GB RAM
- 64GB, 128GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
- 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Cameras
- 16 MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Network
- Fingerprint (Side)
- Fast charging 18W
- Non-Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Oppo A55 is not looking bad at all. The phone packs a decent body that features a camera island design, and also has IPX4-certified for splash resistance. It measures 163.6 x 75.7 x 8.4mm and 193g.
The smooth panel comes in attractive color options, such as Starry Black and Rainbow Blue. On the front, it has a 6.51-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. It has 16.7 million colors, 269 PPI, and a 1500:1 contrast ratio.
The screen is further equipped with a 120Hz touch sampling rate, 60Hz refresh rate, and can cover up to 70% of the NTSC color gamut. It has a peak brightness of 550 nits under sunlight and NEG T2X-1 glass protection as well.
Cameras
The Oppo A55 has a triple cameras setup that includes a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. The camera features LED flash, HDR, panorama, and can shoot 1080p@30fps videos. The front camera is 16 MP with HDR support.
Hardware and Software
Powering the phone is a MediaTek Helio G35 chipset based on 12nm process technology and coupled with an octa-core processor clocking at a speed of 4×2.3 GHz. It has a PowerVR GE8320 graphics card and runs on Android 11 OS with ColorOS 11.1 on top.
The inbuilt memory is 4GB/6GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB/128GB storage. It can further be expanded via a MicroSD card.
Battery and Network
The Oppo A55 is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The connectivity options on the phone include dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
You will get a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and other sensors like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, and proximity sensor.
Oppo A55 Price and Availability
The Oppo A55 will sell at a price of $209 for the 4GB + 64GB and $236 for the 6GB + 128GB storage.
In Nigeria, it will cost 86,000 Naira, about 1,300 Ghs in Ghana, and 24,000 Ksh in Kenya.
Oppo A55 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Oppo A55:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
- Processor: MediaTek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm), Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory: 4GB, 6GB RAM
- Colours: Rainbow Blue, Starry Black, Green
- Dimension: 163.6 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 193 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.51 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8 26mm (wide), 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, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), HDR, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB, 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- 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, 8, 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: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: No
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (side)
- 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
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Fast charging 18W
