There is a new cheap and good smartphone that will hit the market in 2022. This is the OPPO A17the Chinese manufacturer’s latest entry-level/low-end Android smartphone launched in Southeast Asia for the equivalent of $130 USD.
The MediaTek Helio G35 processor stands out, as well as the 5,000 mAh battery, in addition to the 50 MP main camera on the back. In addition, the device is elegant in its lines, with a modern and current design.
This is the new cheap Android smartphone, the OPPO A17
The straight edges and Look sophistication give it an effective appeal, especially in its rear panel, simple and elegant at the same time. On the front we have the typical elements of a low-end smartphone, namely the most noticeable edges and the notch in the form of a drop of water, at the top, in the center.
The OPPO A17 has a 6.56-inch diagonal screen, with IPS LCD technology and HD+ resolution (720p). It’s a low standard for screen resolution, though common and expected for this product segment and price range. However, this is a trend that we would like to see overcome with the dawn of next year.
This display has a standard 60Hz refresh rate as well as full DCI-P3 color space coverage for higher color fidelity. In addition, we have relatively symmetrical margins, despite being notorious for their notch on top.
The new Android smartphone is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G35 chip
The other technical specifications include the mid-range processor Helio G35 from MediaTek. The SoC is complemented by 4 GB of RAM, as well as 64 GB of internal storage with expansion via micro SD card.
In addition, we have a dual main camera, 50 MP (wide angle) at f / 1.8, and an auxiliary camera of 2 MP (depth). On the front we have a 5 MP selfie camera, with a focal aperture of f / 2.2.
This main camera has various image capture modes like AI mode, 360 degree, HDR, fill light, portrait light and portrait mode among others.
The OPPO A17 is available in two color schemes for the equivalent of €130
OPPO smartphone draws power from the high-capacity battery with 5,000 mAh. In addition, we have the presence of the new Super Power Saving Mode and Super Nighttime Standby modes to extend autonomy.
We can also highlight Google’s Android 12 operating system with ColorOS 12.1 interface, as well as IPx4 splash resistance, in addition to the USB Type-C port at the bottom.
Finally, this mobile device is already on sale in Southeast Asia, a region where it costs the equivalent of 130 dollars, or 130 euros at the current exchange rate. We are now awaiting details of its plausible global availability.