The OPPO A71 is finally here!
The A71 is the latest smartphone from OPPO to launch in Kenya and packs a number of exciting specifications with the highlight being camera and powerful performance profile.
That said, here is what the OPPO A71 has to offer.
What you’ll like
Camera
Rear Camera: 13 MP
Secondary Camera: 5 MP
LED Flash: Yes
The OPPO A71 features a 13 MP camera for general photography and a 5MP camera for selfies/video calls. The profile is quite good and just about what you can expect from a smartphone in the mid-range segment.
Performance
Operating System: Android 7.1 (Nougat)
CPU: Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM: 3 GB
Internal Memory: 16 GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 16 GB
An Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 chipset powers the OPPO A71 and this is coupled with 3GB RAM. The profile is quite powerful and is adequate enough to powers application with minimal stutters and lags.
You get 16GB of internal storage and a micro SD that supports up to 16GB of memory.
What you’ll probably dislike
As mentioned above, the OPPO A71 packs a micro-SD slot that can handle up to 16GB of memory. This is disappointing considering that the 32GB limit is now pretty much the standard for budget smartphones.
Multimedia files are getting bigger and the 16GB limit might not be enough, especially for users who are big on storing HD videos on their devices.
Noteworthy specs
Display
Display Size: 5.2 inches
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 282 ppi
Screen Protection: None
You get a 5.2 inches IPS LCD display with the OPPO A71. The display has a 720 x 1280 pixels resolution and a 282 ppi screen resolution density.
Design
Dimensions: 148.1 x 73.8 x 7.6 mm
Weight: 137 g
The design of the OPPO A71 is one of the best features of the smartphone. You get a svelte profile of just 7.6mm and a unibody candy bar design.
Battery and Extras
Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 3000 mAh
A Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery powers the OPPO A71.
Extras
Dual SIM
Verdict
The OPPO A71 is overally a great device. The software is great, the camera works fine and this justifies its KSh. 19,999 price tag.
Rivals
Rivals of the OPPO A71 include the Infinix Zero 4 and Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017).
Price in Kenya
The OPPO A71 has a suggested retail price of KSh. 19,999 in Kenya.
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Kevin is a tech enthusiast and the lead writer at MobiTrends.co.ke. He has been writing about smartphones and tech related topics since October 2012. About Us | Contact Us
