Oppo A17K Review: Big Battery Budget Phone With Triple Rear Cameras

 Oppo A17K Review: Great Battery Life On A Tighter Budget:

The Oppo A17K is the upgraded version of the popular Oppo A17 budget phone. It builds upon the predecessor's strong battery life credentials while offering more cameras and storage at the same affordable price point.

Launched at Rs. 14,490, the Oppo A17K only sees a small Rs. 2,000 bump over the A17. But it packs in an additional 2MP macro camera on the rear alongside the 13MP main and 2MP depth sensors.

Other specs like the 6.56-inch HD+ LCD, Unisoc T618 processor, and Android 11 experience remain unchanged. RAM and storage have been increased to 6GB/128GB compared to the 4GB/64GB on the A17.

In our review, the upgraded triple rear camera setup on the Oppo A17K produced good shots in daylight with accurate colors and details. The macros came out nicely too. Low-light photos maintained decent quality though noise increased as light reduced.

The large 5,000mAh battery easily lasts over a day of general usage. Moderate gaming, social media scrolling, and camera usage depleted it to around 30% remaining by nighttime.

 Oppo's optimizations ensure efficient power management.

Performance is sufficient for basic tasks but heavy gamers may want a slightly faster chip. The 6GB RAM aids smooth multitasking between several apps without reloading. Storage was ample for most users. Build quality feels solid and sleek.

At Rs. 14,490, the Oppo A17K offers better value than its predecessor with the extra camera and RAM/storage included. Battery life remains exemplary for the price. It's a great budget option for those looking for a dependable everyday driver phone.

Specifications of Oppo A17K

Here's a detailed overview of the Oppo A17K:

• Build

  • OS: Android 12 OS
  • UI: ColorOS 12.1
  • Dimensions: 164.2 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm
  • Weight: 189 g
  • SIM: Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
  • Colors: Navy Blue, Gold

• Frequency

  • 2G Band: SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G Band: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
  • 4G Band: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)

• Processor

  • CPU: Octa-core (4 x 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Chipset: MediaTek MT6765 Helio G35 (12 nm)
  • GPU: PowerVR GE8320

• Display

  • Technology: IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
  • Size: 5.6 Inches
  • Resolution: 720 x 1612 Pixels (~269 PPI)
  • Protection: Panda Glass
  • Extra Features: 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)

• Memory

  • Built-in: 64GB Built-in, 3GB RAM (+4GB Extended RAM)
  • Card: microSDXC

• Camera

  • Main: 8 MP, f/2.0 (wide), AF, LED Flash
  • Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR, Video (1080p@30fps)
  • Front: 5 MP, f/2.2 (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)

• Connectivity

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: v5.3 with A2DP, LE, apt-X HD
  • GPS: Yes + A-GPS support & Glonass, BDS, GALILEO
  • Radio: FM Radio (Unspecified)
  • USB: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
  • NFC: No
  • Data: GPRS, EDGE, 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G (LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps)

• Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (side-mounted), Proximity
  • Audio: 3.5mm Audio Jack, MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player, MP4/WMV/H.265 player, Speaker Phone
  • Browser: HTML5
  • Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
  • Games: Built-in + Downloadable
  • Torch: Yes
  • Extra: IPX4 water resistance, Photo/video editor, Document viewer

• Battery

  • Capacity: (Li-Po Non-removable), 5000 mAh
  • Battery charging: 10W

• Price

  • Price in Rs: 45,999
  • Price in USD: $141

Prices of Oppo A17K

1. USD: $141
2. EUR: €121
3. GBP: £105
4. CAD: CA$180
5. AUD: AU$193
6. INR: ₹10,345
7. JPY: ¥15,492
8. CNY: ¥916
9. AED: د.إ520
10. SGD: S$190

The Oppo A17K offers a blend of features and performance at a competitive price point, making it an attractive option in the smartphone market.