OPPO A7 with Waterdrop Notch, 6.2-inch Display to Launch on November 22: Price, Features
OPPO A7 likely to Launch on November 22:News Repot
OPPO A7 has been in the rumors since several weeks. The entire specs of the smartphone have surfaced through recent leaks, but OPPO is yet to confirm on its launch date. Fresh information suggests that the company may launch the smartphone on Nov. 22 in China.
The OPPO A7 is yet another mid-range phone from the Chinese manufacturer. The handset will be equipped with a 6.2-inch LCD screen that will feature a waterdrop notch. It is expected to carry support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The side bezels of the phone are thin, but its bottom bezel is a bit thick.
The low powered Snapdragon 450 will be at the helm of the device. The handset is expected to arrive in two models. The base model may feature 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. The higher variant is expected to be packed with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage. The smartphone will also feature a microSD card slot for more storage.
A 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera arranged in horizontal design is placed on the backside of the OPPO A7. A fingerprint scanner is placed on the back panel of the phone. For snapping selfies, the handset features a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The handset receives power from a 4,230mAh battery.
The OPPO A7 appears to be rebranded version of the Realme 2 that is available for buying exclusively through online channels. The A7 could be aimed towards offline markets. The only difference between the two handsets is that the Realme features an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The OPPO A7 is expected to arrive in color choices such as Glaring Gold and Glaze Blue.
OPPO is yet to confirm on the Nov. 22 launch date of the smartphone. The handset is expected to be priced around 1,599 Yuan (~$230) in China. Some rumors have claimed that the handset will be coming to India too. However, the social media channels of OPPO India is yet to reveal any information on its arrival.
OPPO initially focused on its more expensive devices to feature a higher screen-to-body by reducing the size of the notch. This ranges from the attractive F9 Pro to the futuristic Find X (review). However, things are looking good for the more affordable devices from the company as the OPPO A7 also looks to follow in the same design footsteps as its more expensive cousins. The smartphone’s launch is expected to take place on November 22, so let us check out other details of the upcoming device
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OPPO A7 Could Be a Repackaged Realme 2
According to the info from various reports and leaks, the OPPO A7 features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD screen. The resolution of the device is 1520 x 720 pixels, resulting in an aspect ratio of 19:9. Its design is very similar to models previously launched by OPPO. A teardrop notch exists at the top to maximize screen-to-body ratio, while there is a chin bezel too. However, the chin bezel looks noticeably bigger than the rest of the devices from the manufacturer.
Most OEMs opt to leave a chin bezel as it is costly to manufacturer a device who’s display bends inwards to minimize the chin as much as possible. In terms of performance, the OPPO A7 will rely on the Snapdragon 450, along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory for the base model. The top-tier version features 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. All models can have their storage expanded via microSD card slot.
There is also a 13MP+2MP dual-camera at the back, followed by a single 16MP front shooter. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, a large 4230mAh battery that charges via microUSB port and a 3.5mm audio jack. If we were to compare these specifications with the Realme 2, the only difference you’d find is in the front camera. The Realme 2 features an 8MP camera instead of the 16MP solution present on the OPPO A7. As a conclusion, the A7 might be a repackaged Realme 2 when it launches in China.
Since the Realme brand was created to sell affordable devices in high volume, India was the ideal place to make this plan successful. With the OPPO A7 getting unveiled in China, the brand recognition of the company is much higher there. This can result in greater sales.
OPPO A7 Available Colors and Pricing Details
The OPPO A7 is expected to arrive in the Glaring Gold and Glaze Blue color options. The expected price of the A7 in India is INR 11,999, and if there is a launch in the country, you’ll get to know about it very soon. So far, OPPO has stayed quiet about this on its social media pages, so it will mean we’ll have to be a little patient for now.
However, with the Realme 2 providing the same hardware and starting at INR 9,499, we don’t believe the A7 will be launched in India. If by chance OPPO to sell it here, it will need to stick to a competitive pricing strategy. Just like in China, the Indian market is highly competitive, with Xiaomi taking the top spot with its premium and affordable smartphones. Let us wait and see if OPPO can make some magic happen.
After you’re done reading about the OPPO A7, you can check out our video of the Realme 2 given below. In case you didn’t know, Realme is the sub-brand of OPPO, and these devices are feature-enriched and affordable too.