The K1 is the latest OPPO smartphone to hit the market. The smartphone features a budget technical profile with the highlight being its display and performance profile.
The OPPO K1 is yet to officially launch in Kenya. When it does, expect the smartphone to have a price tag of about Ksh. 24,999.
At that price point, its rivals include the Infinix Note 5 Stylus (Ksh. 25,999) and TECNO Camon 11 Pro (Ksh. 24,999).
That said, here is what the OPPO K1 has to offer.
Display
Display Size: 6.4 inches
Display Type: Super AMOLED
Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 402 ppi
Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
The OPPO K1 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED water drop notched display. The display has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a screen resolution density of 402 PPI.
In addition to this, the display has a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 layer on top of it to harden the display and offer protections against scratches and abrasions.
Design
Dimensions: 158.3 x 75.5 x 7.4 mm
The OPPO K1 features a solid design concept that is a lot and looks a lot like the OPPO F9. The smartphone also has a color gradient design concept, a design cue that gives the smartphone a premium look and feel.
Performance
Operating System: Android 8.1 (Oreo)
CPU: 2.0 GHz Octa-core
RAM: 4/6 GB
Internal Memory: 64 GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 256 GB
A 2.0 GHz Octa-core chipset powers the K1. This is coupled with an option of between 4/6 GB as RAM. You get 64GB as internal storage and a micro SD card slot that can handle up to 256GB of memory.
The K1 runs Android 8.1 out of the box. This is a bit disappointing considering that Android 9.0 Pie
Camera
Rear Camera: 16+2 MP
Secondary Camera: 25 MP
LED Flash: Yes
The OPPO K1 offers a 16+2 MP camera for general photography and a 25MP camera for your selfies.
Battery and Extras
Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 3600 mAh
A Li-Ion 3600 mAh keeps the lights on. The battery is large enough to provide a day from a single charge while on moderate usage.
Price in Kenya
The OPPO K1 has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 24,999 in Kenya.
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