OPPO A5s will be available nationwide starting May 3

Previously, we reported that the new A5s is now listed in some stores. Today, we got a word from OPPO that the said phone will be available in all authorized dealers nationwide for PHP 6,990 starting tomorrow, May 3.

A5s in red and black

A5s is the A3s upgrade

As a quick recap, OPPO A5s is the direct successor of the popular A3s last year. It now has an improved 6.22-inch screen with smaller watedrop notch, faster 2.3GHz 64-bit Helio P35 octa-core processor, and larger 3GB RAM/32GB ROM.

It retained the huge 4,230mAh battery, capable 13MP + 2MP PDAF dual-cam, and 8MP AI selfie cam. It now has a fingerprint scanner as well.

OPPO A5s Specs

Display: 6.22-inch Gorilla Glass 3 protected 2.5D curved screen w/ HD+ 1560 x 720 resolution at 270 ppi

CPU: 2.3GHz 64-bit Helio P35 octa-core processor

GPU: PowerVR GE8320

RAM: 3GB

ROM: 32GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB (dedicated)

Back Camera: 13MP f/2.2 + 2MP f/2.4 w/ PDAF and LED flash

Selfie Camera: 8MP f/2.0 w/ AI face beauty

Battery: 4,230mAh

OS: Android 8.1 Oreo w/ ColorOS 5.2

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, OTG, FM Radio, GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM slots

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: Fingerprint sensor, face unlock, Colors: red, black

Dimensions: 155.9 x 75.4 x 8.2 mm

Weight: 170 g

Price: PHP 6,990

Are you guys excited?