The Oppo A17 is a mid-range smartphone that was launched in September 2022. It comes with a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 processor. The affordable android phone runs on Android 12 with Oppo’s ColorOS 12.1 skin on top. It has a dual-camera setup at the back, consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, and 2MP depth sensor with 5MP front-facing camera. For battery life, there is a 5000 mAh non-removable battery. The Oppo A17 is available in three color options- Midnight Black, Lake Blue, and Sunlight Orange.
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Oppo A17 Key Specs and Features
- 6.56 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1612 pixels (~269 ppi density), ~83.3% screen-to-body ratio
- Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
- Mediatek MT6765 Helio G35 (12 nm) Octa Core Processor
- 4GB RAM
- 50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth) Dual Rear Camera
- 5 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (side mounted)
- 64GB Built-in Storage
- 4G LTE
- 5000 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
The Oppo A17 design is a perfect blend of style and functionality, making it an ideal smartphone for those who want to stay connected while looking fashionable. It features a sleek and slim body that is easy to hold and use.
The android phone measures 164.2 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm and weighs only 189 g. The overall design is stunning with a leather-grain patterned finishing, and a UV coated outer layer, which gives it a premium look and feel.
There is camera island at the top left corner of rear panel. It has two circular camera lens and LED flash inside the depth frame. Below the camera, there is an the “AI CAMERA” inscription and at the lower right corner of the phone is the shiny OPPO logo.
Oppo A17 front is dominated by a 6.56 inches IPS LCD display which measures a 83.3% screen-to-body ratio, thus leaving slim bezels around the display. At the top, there is a tear-drop design that host the front camera.
This display comes with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a pixel density of 269 PPI. The IPS LCD display means it has the advantages of wider viewing angles, better color accuracy, and consistent color reproduction across the screen that are typical of IPS LCD technology.
On the right side, there is the power button which also doubles as a fingerprint sensor, and the volume rocker. You’ll also find a standard 3.5mm jack on the bottom left for use with wired headphones and mono-down firing speaker on the bottom right.
Camera
The Oppo A17 comes with a dual camera setup, which includes a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The primary camera features captures stunning photos with great detail and clarity, while the depth sensor helps you capture photos with a bokeh effect, which blurs the background and highlights the subject.
Furthermore, these camera also comes with several camera modes and features that make photography fun and exciting. The camera features include AI Beautification, which enhances your selfies by adjusting skin tone, smoothing out wrinkles, and brightening your eyes. It also comes with a Super Night Mode, which helps you capture stunning low-light photos by adjusting the camera settings.
The Oppo A17 camera also has a video recording feature that allows you to capture high-quality videos. The camera can record videos in Full HD resolution at 30 frames per second, which ensures that your videos are smooth and clear.
On the front, there is a 5 MP, shooter with f/2.2 aperture, which can result in brighter and sharper photos in low-light conditions. The camera can produce decent quality selfies and group photos.
Hardware and Software
Under the hood, the Oppo A17 is powered by a Mediatek Helio G35 processor, which is a decent processor for a budget phone. It is the processor found in models like the Oppo A55 and Infinix Hot 11 Play. The Mediatek Helio G35 is an octa-core processor with a clock speed of up to 2.3 GHz.
This means that the Oppo A17 can handle multiple apps and tasks without slowing down or lagging. The processor is also optimized for gaming, making it a great choice for mobile gamers who want a smooth and responsive gaming experience.
This smartphone has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card. The phone has a 5000mAh battery, which is more than enough to get you through a day of moderate use.
In addition, the phone runs on Android 12 with the company’s custom ColorOS 12.1 skin on top. ColorOS 12.1 is a clean and intuitive skin that is easy to use. The skin comes with a number of useful features such as a dark mode, game space, and a smart sidebar.
The phone also comes with a number of pre-installed apps such as Facebook, Netflix, and Amazon, which may be useful for some users. However, these apps can also be uninstalled if you don’t need them.
For connectivity, there is the 4G LTE connectivity for lightning-fast internet speeds, making it easy to stream videos, download files, and browse the web. The Oppo phone also has Wi-Fi 802.11a, Bluetooth, a USB-type C port for charging and supports dual-SIM functionality, allowing you to use two SIM cards simultaneously.
Oppo A17 Price and Availability
Oppo A17 price starts at between £ 139.99 / ₹ 12,499 at leading online stores. The Oppo A17 price in Nigeria starts at about ₦105,999.
The smartphone was announced on September 2022 and was available for purchase starting in September 2022.
Oppo A17 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Oppo A17:
General Features
- Platform: Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
- Processor: Mediatek MT6765 Helio G35 (12 nm) Octa Core Processor
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Midnight Black, Lake Blue, Sunlight Orange
- Dimension: 164.2 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm
- Weight: 189 g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.56 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1612 pixels (~269 ppi density), ~83.3% screen-to-body ratio
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 50 MP (wide), f/1.8, PDAF + 2 MP (depth), f/2.4 Dual Camera
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, Panorama, 1080p@30fps
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera, HDR
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB
- Memory Card Support: microSDXC
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
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: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: –
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (side mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 5000 mAh Non removable Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
