The OPPO A17k is a budget Android smartphone that was launched in October 2022 and is set to arrive in Kenya soon.
The A17k sports a decent technical profile and is set to succeed the OPPO A16k, also a great device that was launched in 2021. If you are wondering, the A17k is the lesser variant of the vanilla OPPO A17.
Some of its main highlights include a large clear display, cool camera features, and a gorgeous design. That said, here is what the A17k has to offer.
Key Specs of the OPPO A17k
- Display Size: 6.56-inches
- Dimensions:
- RAM: 3GB
- Back Camera: 13+2MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 4230mAh
- Price in Kenya: Kshs. 14,999
Display
Display Size: 6.56-inches
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 720 x 1612 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 269 ppi
The OPPO A17k sports a 6.56-inch HD+ display supporting a 720 x 1612 pixels resolution. Pretty much similar to the OPPO A17. It also has a peak brightness of 400 nits and comes with Panda Glass protection. So you get a clear visual experience indoors as well as outdoors.
Design
Dimensions: 164 x 75.4 x 7.9mm
The OPPO A17k comes with a slightly different design from the OPPO A17. For starters, on the back, contrary to the dual lens on the A17, the A17k comes with a single lens. That is the most notable difference between the two, otherwise, they are exactly identical.
Performance
Operating System: Android 12
CPU: 2.1Ghz Octa-core
RAM: 3GB
Internal Storage: 64GB
Micro SD: Yes (up to 1TB)
MediaTek’s Helio P35 clocking at 2.1Ghz will be powering the OPPO A17k alongside 4GB RAM. Plus, with OPPO’s self-developed RAM Expansion that converts available ROM to RAM, the A17k supports highly demanding apps and reduces lag.
Storage-wise, we get 64GB internal memory as well as a microSD card slot to expand memory up to 1TB. The smartphone is expected to boot Android 12 straight out of the box.
Camera
Back Camera: 8MP
Selfie Camera: 5MP
LED Flash: Yes
In terms of optics, the A17k packs a single camera setup consisting of an 8MP main lens. Upfront, you get a 5MP shooter for selfies and video calls. It’s a decent camera profile for a device under the budget segment.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 4230mAh
The OPPO A17k draws its power from a Li-Po 4230mAh battery, which should last a day or two on moderate usage.
Online Price in Kenya
The OPPO A17k has not yet launched nor arrived in the Kenyan market. However, when it does it should bear a retail price of Kshs. 14,999.
Alfred Gitonga is a passionate tech news writer with a deep interest in smartphones and related technologies. He is a staff writer at Mobitrends.co.ke.
