Oppo A57 5G, A56 5GIt comes as a polished version of . There’s a new chipset, more RAM, an improved display, and a few other upgrades, but this is still an entry-level phone. An entry-level phone with 5G.
The new model is a 6 nm version of the 700 series chip with slightly higher clock speeds. Dimensity 810 supported by The base configuration now comes with 6GB and there is a new 8GB option. Storage remains at 128GB (UFS 2.2 for 6GB volume, UFS 2.1 for 8GB volume), a microSD slot is available if you need more.
Another thing to note is that this phone comes out of the box with Android 12 operating system and Color OS 12.1 interface. The system can add 5GB of virtual RAM.
The display has also been improved – the 6.56” LCD now runs at 90Hz (the previous version was 60Hz), but the resolution is basically the same at 720 x 1,612 pixels. It may not be sharp, but at least the image will have a wide color gamut. The display offers 100% sRGB coverage in Native mode and 100% DCI-P3 in Vivid mode. The brightness is the same as before, typical 480 nits.
Not much has changed in the camera department. Oppo A57 5GIt offers a basic setup with a 13MP camera on the back (f/2.2), a 2MP depth sensor, and a notched 8MP selfie camera (f/2.0) on the front. Video recording for both is capped at 1080p at 30fps.
battery capacity 5,000mAhis . Fast charging appears as 10W, as in the previous version. It could have been at least 18W. Charging is done via USB-C, the other wired port is the 3.5mm headphone jack. An upgrade over the previous model are the stereo speakers.
With additional connectivity, Wi-Fi 5 (ac), high quality aptX HD and LDAC audio codecs Bluetooth 5.2 and dual 5G. The secondary antenna on the side ensures a stable connection while gaming (because your hands can cover the primary antenna). There is no NFC, but mobile payment systems (WeChat, AliPay, etc.) can be used with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
Its retail package includes the phone, cable and charger, protective case, and a few other essentials.
Oppo A57 5G is available in Deep Sea Blue, Quiet Night Black and Lilac colours.
Oppo A57 5G Available for pre-order starting today in China, sales will start tomorrow. Currently, only the 8/128GB version is listed and costs around $235.