The OPPO A57 is a mid-range Android smartphone that recently became available for purchase locally. The OPPO A57 comes with a range of features including a decent camera setup, a superb display, and a large battery capacity.
At its price point, its carefully positioned to take on various offerings from Redmi and Infinix in the mid-range segment. That said, here’s what the A57 has to offer.
Key Specs of the OPPO A57
- Display Size: 6.56-inches
- Dimensions: 163.8 x 75.1 x 8mm
- RAM: 4GB
- Rear Camera: 13+2MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 5000mAh
- Price in Kenya: Ksh. 22,599
If you are interested in the OPPO A57, you should also check out the Realme C35 (Ksh. 21,999).
Display
Display Size: 6.56-inches
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 720 x 1612 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 269 ppi
The OPPO A57 is expected to ship in with a 6.56-inch FHD+ display with 720 x 1612 pixels resolution. It’s a good display setup guaranteed to offer an enjoyable visual experience.
Plus, the panel is equipped with various features including AI Eye Comfort and blue light reduction to reduce eye strain as much as possible.
Design
Dimensions: 163.8 x 75.1 x 8mm
The A57 rocks an ultra-slim body with a side fingerprint unlock that is not only easier to unlock your device but also elevates your smartphone experience. The OPPO Glow design on the A57 also makes it look gorgeous and eye-catching with its shimmering colors.
The smartphone is available in two color options; Glowing Green and Glowing Black.
Performance
Operating System: Android 12
CPU: 2.4Ghz Octa-core
RAM: 4GB
Internal Storage: 64GB
Micro SD: Yes
A 2.4Ghz Octa-core processor powers the OPPO A57 coupled up with 4GB RAM, expandable up to 7GB through RAM expansion. The device comes equipped with the Helio G35 chipset which is ideal for gaming smartphones on a budget.
Storage-wise, you get 64GB of internal memory alongside 1TB of expandable storage via the microSD card slot. The smartphone runs Android 12 straight out of the box.
Camera
Rear Camera: 13+2MP
Selfie Camera: 8MP
LED Flash: Yes
The OPPO A57 packs a dual-camera setup: 13+2MP for general photography and an 8MP front camera for all your selfies and video calls.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 5000mAh
The A57 sports a Li-Po 5000mAh battery supporting 33W fast charging. The handset can last up to two days, especially on moderate usage. The 33W fast charging is quite handy as a 15-min charge can last up 4hours of video viewing.
Online Price in Kenya
Price in Kenya
The OPPO A57 is available for purchase and has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 22,599.
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.
