Oppo A17 Smartphone, 5000mAh Capacity, 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, MediaTek 6765, 6.56“ HD+ (720x1600) |60Hz LCD, Android12 + ColorOS 12, Midnight Black

Product Information

The Oppo A17 seems to offer a better camera setup and a more powerful processor compared to the Motorola E13. However, the Motorola E13 provides options for different RAM configurations. It ultimately comes down to personal preferences and budget considerations when choosing between these two smartphones. ColorOS is a light touch over Android and is easy to use. OPPO A17 Camera – Good in day and office light – Pass

This device comes with a 5000mAh non-removable battery that can provide all-day battery life for moderate usage. While it may not be the largest battery in its class, the device’s power-efficient hardware helps maximize its longevity. The smartphone is equipped with a Mediatek MT6765 Helio G35 processor and 4GB of RAM. It ensures smooth multitasking and capable performance for everyday tasks, such as web browsing, social media, and light gaming. Primary and Selfie Camera

TWO AND A HALF STARS (OUT OF FIVE)

The colour representation of the display is good, and there’s enough oomph in brightness that you can see the phone display even in bright sunlight. Colour representation on the display can be tuned with options for Vivid or Natural colour schemes, with Cooler or Warmer colour tones able to be changed in settings. The OPPO AI Camera array, consisting of the 50MP main sensor with 2MP depth sensor on the rear and a 5MP selfie-cam on the front. There’s options for portrait shooting and low-light photography. using the combo on the rear, with the front camera offering a Fill Light option which lights up the screen if you need a little more light. OPPO A17 is the new mobile from OPPO that was launched in India on October 4, 2022 (Official). This mobile is available at a starting price of Rs 12,499 in different color options. The mobile from OPPO comes with a 6.56 inches (16.66 cm) display that has a resolution of 1612 x 720 Pixels. I have a OnePlus phone and since I couldn't get a OnePlus watch, I did some research and found the Oppo Watch Free which is a part of BBK Electronics which also make OnePlus phones, it thankfully works perfectly with my phone. Night mode – why bother? It gives it a little more detail and colour but at the expense of dynamic range.

Overall though the phone looks great with the faux-leather rear panel though, and has excellent battery life. Various connectivity options on the OPPO A17 include WiFi - 802.11, a/b/g/n/n 5GHz, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth - v5.3, and 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G. Sensors on the OPPO A17 include Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor. The ultra-slim retro design of the OPPO A17 comes with a flat-shaped middle part and rounded sides, which makes the user feel extra convenient. The rounded sides are extremely user-friendly, and the flat middle part helps in providing maximum coverage. The smartphone also has an extremely light weight of only 189 g, making the user feel as if they are carrying nothing. In other words, the design and display of A17 are undoubtedly 10/10. Extraordinary Camera The 64GB (39B free) storage is eMMC 5.1 and is slow – CPDT sequential read/ write is 202/123Mbps. A micro-SD card (to 1TB) is 80/27MBps. It will accept an external micro-USB flash drive (maximum size unknown but likely 64GB) but not external SSDs at 24/7MBps. There’s a lot to like about the OPPO A17 at this price-point, though of course there are some rough edges in terms of performance.

Powerful reception signal but cannot find the adjacent three towers. For city/suburbs or areas where there is a tower nearby. For the price, we expect USB-C, not micro-USB. We know the SoC can charge at 30W, but it has not been enabled as it has in the A57s (same SoC)