OPPO's camera-centric A5 2020 becomes cheaper: Details here
What's the story
OPPO A5 2020, the camera-centric handset which recently went official in India, has now become more affordable. Notably, the smartphone has received a permanent price cut of Rs. 500 on its entry-level 3GB RAM variant. The key highlights of the phone include its waterdrop notched display, gradient design, quad rear cameras, and mid-level internals. Here's more.
Pricing
First, let's take a look at the updated prices
With the latest price revision, the entry-level 3GB/64GB model of the OPPO A5 2020 will now cost Rs. 11,990 (launch price: Rs. 12,490). The new prices are now reflecting on Amazon as well as OPPO's official website. The price cut is applicable only on the entry-level variant, and the 4GB/64GB model will continue to sell at its previous price of Rs. 13,990.
Design and display
OPPO A5 2020: At a glance
As far as its specifications are concerned, the phone sports a waterdrop notched design with noticeable bezel at the bottom. On the rear, the gradient finished panel houses four cameras and a fingerprint scanner. It comes with a 6.5-inch LCD screen with HD+ (720x1600 pixels) resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, and Gorilla Glass 3+ protection. It also houses dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
Cameras
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The quad camera unit on the A5 2020 comprises a 12MP (f/1.8) main sensor, 8MP (f/1.4) ultra-wide-angle sensor, 2MP (f/2.4) monochrome sensor, and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. For selfies, video calling, and face unlock, there is an 8MP (f/2.0) front-facing snapper. Moreover, the main camera supports 4K video recording at 30fps, while the selfie camera can record 1080p video recording at 30fps.
Internals
Under the hood
The OPPO A5 2020 is powered by a Snapdragon 665 processor, coupled with upto 4GB RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. The handset runs Android Pie-based ColorOS 6.1 and packs a 5,000mAh battery which promises 11-hours of video playback on a single charge. The phone also offers all the latest connectivity options including dual-SIM support, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Type-C port, and headphone jack.