OPPO A17 top features—a trick or treat?

Back in October, OPPO released its newest A series phones in the country. The A17 is one of them.

OPPO A17 in Lake Blue colorway

Priced at PHP 7,999, OPPO claims that the OPPO A17 brings features that could be considered a treat at its price point.

Let's check its top features.

OPPO A17 top features—a trick or treat?

Faux leather back

1. Premium feel - The OPPO A17 is one of the very few phones that came with a beautiful-looking faux-leather textured back design which feels good in the hands. This is available in Lake Blue and Midnight Black variants.

Not only that, it has a boxy design that will remind you of higher-end smartphones. To keep its back design clean, OPPO added a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

It is also not that big and thick as it measures just 164.2 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm. It weighs 189 grams.

ColorOS

2. Extended RAM - By default, the OPPO A17 has 4GB RAM. But, with the help of its RAM Expansion, you can get an extra up 4GB of RAM by using the internal memory of the device. This solution will help the device run demanding apps better and reduce lag. It can also help users open apps a bit faster.

YouTube all day?

3. Long-lasting battery life - Thanks to its use of a large 5,000mAh battery, the handset can give day-long power even with multi-app, media, and camera use. In our experience, it can last up to two (2) days on a single charge. It charges via micro USB up to 10W.

4. 50MP AI cam - The OPPO A17 is boasts a 50MP main camera with a fast and bright f/1.8 aperture size. This allows its users to take images with crisp details and minimal noise. Even in low light, its large opening will help its users take usable images. It even has a Portrait mode.

The rest of the specs - The OPPO A17 features a 6.56-inch HD+ notch screen, a 2.3GHz 12nm MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core processor, 64GB internal storage, and a 5MP selfie cam.

OPPO A17 Specs

Display: 6.56-inch 2.5D curved LCD screen w/ HD+ 1612 x 720 resolution at 269 ppi

CPU: 2.3GHz 12nm MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core processor

GPU: PowerVR GE8320

RAM: 4GB

ROM: 64GB

Back Camera: 50MP f/1.8 w/ PDAF + 2MP f/2.4 macro + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 5MP

Battery: 5,000mAh

OS: Android 12 w/ ColorOS 12.1

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, FM Radio, GPS, A-GPS, dual-SIM

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

Others: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, Colors: Lake Blue, Midnight Black

Dimensions: 164.2 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm

Weight: 189 g

Price: PHP 7,999

Quick thoughts

At PHP 7,999, it could be an option for those who are looking for a social-media-ready smartphone with stylish looks, long battery life, and a decent main camera.

To those who missed it, the new OPPO A7 is now available in the Philippines for PHP 7,999. You can get it at OPPO partner stores offline and online nationwide.

What do you guys think?