Oppo F5

Oppo F5 : AI-powered Selfie camera smartphone

The Chinese handset manufacturer, Oppo is popular for offering the sleek range of smartphones to the consumers having powerful rear and front cameras. After using such phones, people have started using their smartphones to capture pictures and beautiful moments instead of using digital cameras. That's the reason as to why Oppo has been launching the selfie-focussed F series catering to camera lovers in the market. The key highlights of Oppo F5 are Bokeh and AI-powered beautification features, the 20-megapixel front camera, and the 18:9 'Full Screen' display. This latest flagship phone from Oppo brand comes with 6-inch TFT Full HD+ display with 2160x1080 pixels resolution. In terms of performance, the device is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P23 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage which can be expanded upto 256GB. Running on Android 7.1 based ColorOS 3.2, the smartphone is fuelled by a 3200mAH battery. It also sport fingerprint snesor on the back and comes with face unlock feature which is found in latest Apple iPhones. This selfie-centric phone will be available for purchase online exclusively on E-commerce giant Flipkart. The portal will be offering attractive launch offers to lure the customers and provide them good value for money spent. Apart from being available online, this new Oppo phone can also be bought from various offline stores across the country.

Oppo F5 price in India

Oppo F5 price in India starting at Rs. 19,990 for the 4GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage variant, will be available in a Gold and Black colour options. Its premium variant having 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage at a price of 24,990 will be only available outside India as of now.

Pros :

1. AI-powered beautification features
2. 20MP front camera
3. Powerful processor
4. Full HD+ screen resolution
5. 18:9 Full screen display
6. Quick charge battery support

Cons :

1. Lack of dual camera feature
2. Heavy weight
3. Non-removable battery
4. No gyroscope sensor

Display and Design :

The phablet Oppo F5 boasts of a huge 6-inch IPS LCD multi-touch capacitive touchscreen full HD+ display with sharp screen resolution of 1080x2160 pixels and pixel density of around 402 ppi. The display come with excellent viewing angles and offers great results even in bright sunlight soas to ensure superb viewing experience. This is the first smartphone by the company to have come with a bezel-less design. The display comes with 18:9 aspect ratio features absolutely no bezels on the two sides and minimal bezels on top and bottom which makes it comfortable and convenient to hold. To protect the device against scratches and minor physical damages, the device is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The handset is slim with 7.5 mm thickness having dimensions 156.5 x 76 x 7.5 mm and weighs around 152 grams. Its premium unibody bezel-less design with metallic finish makes it look like an expensive device. The placement of the ports and buttons is made such that the power button and an ejectable tray for holding SIM cards and a microSD card are positioned on the right side of the device and the volume rocker is placed on the left side. It also has a fingerprint reader which is embedded at the back. Its 4GB RAM variant is available in two color options- Black and gold whereas 6GB RAM variant will come in Red colour.

Internal Processor and Storage :

This dual SIM (Nano SIM) handset is power packed with robust configuration comprising of an 64 bit octa-core MediaTek MT6763T Helio P23 chipset clocked at a frequeny of 2.5 GHz paired with huge 4GB RAM and Mali-G71 MP2 graphics processor to provide big boost to the user's high-end gaming experience, lag-free multitasking and smooth operation. This powerful configuration will enable multiple applications to run at the same time and jumping in and out of the applications was very smooth without worrying about any performance issues or hiccups. The user can easily launch animations, download apps, share pictures, download content, play games and watch their favourite videos at a fast internet speed. In terms of software specifications, Oppo F5 boots on latest Android v7.1 (Nougat) operating system with the Color OS 3.2 user interface which provides faster downloads and a cool, brighter interface. The phone comes with 32GB onboard storage memory for the user which is quite sufficient to store apps, pictures, songs, videos and data. The internal storage can be further expanded upto 256GB via a microSD card which is quite a lot and we can even store heavy games.

Camera Quality :

As far as camera performance is concerned, it is equipped with 20MP front facing camera an aperture of f/2.0 and AI-enabled Beauty Recognition technology. This AI (Artificial intelligence) feature has been designed such that the user can enhance and beautify each selfie shot by himself hence ensuring that the user is able to click awesome quality selfies. The front camera can also shoot selfies in portrait mode. It comes with 16MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and equipped with different features like Phase Detection autofocus, LED flash, Digital Zoom, Geo tagging, Panorama, HDR, Continuous Shooting, face detection, White Balance settings, ISO Setting, Exposure Compensation and touch to focus resulting in very high resolution and superior quality images. The rear camera can record 4K videos at 30 frames per second. With its super set of cameras, Oppo has been able to live upto its 'selfie expert' reputation.

Battery and Connectivity :

Oppo F5 is fuelled by a non-removable 3200 mAH Li-ion battery which claims to provide uninterrupted usage for long time duration. It comes with Quick charging support which will charge it to a full capacity in a matter of few minutes. It is a dual SIM device where both the SIM slots are compatible with 4G and VoLTE network. The various connectivity options available are 4G (supports Indian bands), advanced Wi-Fi 802.11, a/b/g/n/n 5GHz, NFC, mobile hotspot, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS with A-GPS and a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer. It includes sensors such as Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope and fingerprint scanner. It supports NFC which enables wireless payments through phone. It has rear mounted Fingerprint Identity Sensor to unlock the phone. This 4G enabled device offers more download speed and a faster internet experience as compared to 3G connectivity. Its VoLTE feature enables the user to make calls over 4G network and providing compatibility with Reliance Jio. The phone is packed with powerful features and is available at reasonable Oppo F5 price in India.

Why Should You Not buy this phone?

• Heavy weight : Due to bigger 6-inch screen size, this phone turns out be little bulky and heavy weight weighing 152 gms.
• Lack of dual rear camera : These days most of the phones should have dual rear camera for enhanced picture clicks. Oppo being known for best camera quality, should have had this feature.
• Rear-mounted Fingerprint sensor : Instead of embedded in the home button, the fingerprint sensor is mounted at the top of the rear panel. Considering its big size, it gets difficult to operate the sensor while holding it with one hand.

Additional Features :

1. AI beautification feature : The user can now effortlessly take stunning and beautiful selfies with its Artificial Intelligence feature. The AI component analyses the unique facial features (like nose, cheek, lower jaw etc) and improves each selfie image by using 200 positioning spots regardless of the facial expressions or shooting angle. The user can improve the future pictures by themselves by understanding the difference between age and gender. In no time, you can click high quality natural selfies with minimal effort.
2. Facial unlock : Facial recognition security unlock feature is the most happening thing these days and is found in high-end phones like Apple iphone X. The phone can be unlocked using your face as your pass code although it might not be as secure as the Apple's True Depth camera but it is still a cool feature to have it in your smartphone. As a backup, the phone is also equipped with more efficient fingerprint sensor embedded at the back in case the facial recognition fails to perform.
3. Impressive display : The device flaunts a 6-inch screen with full HD+ (2160 pixels) resolution which makes it better than many of its peer competitors like Vivo V7 Plus. The bezel-less display with aspect ratio of 18:9 is a new rage these days. However, the display is protected by Corning gorilla Glass 5.

What makes Oppo F5 unique?

1. This is the first Oppo phone with highest front camera resolution (20MP) equipped with AI beautification feature and Bokeh effect.
2. This is the only phone with highest 18:9 screen to body ratio offering impressive bezel-less design.

Key Specifications and Features :

1. Display : Oppo F5 comes with 6-inch FHD+ display with 2160p resolution and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
2. CPU : It is backed by 2.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6763T chipset with Mali G71 MP2 graphics.
3. RAM : It has 4 GB RAM (Black and Gold), 6 GB RAM (Red).
4. Camera : It has 16MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and 20MP AI-enabled front facing camera with f/2.0 aperture.
5. Storage : 32GB (for black and gold variants) and 64GB (for red variant), both can be expanded uoto 256GB via microSD card slot.
6. Software : It comes with ColorOS 3.2 UI based on Android v7.1 (Nougat) operating system.
7. Battery : the device is powered by 3200mAH non-removable battery which comes with Quick charging support.
8. Price : It is priced at Rs 19,990 (4GB RAM + 32GB) and 24,990 (6GB RAM + 64GB).

Our Viewpoint on Oppo F5 :

Oppo F5 is a superb choice for selfie lovers as it comes with high resolution front camera with advanced features and fast processor. It is a worthy successor to Oppo F3 and at Oppo F5 price of 19,990, it is definitely a good buy among all its peer brand models. The AI-powered front camera makes it a selfie expert in real sense. Its robust configuration provides great multitasking and high-end gaming experience without any lagging issues. Overall, it is a premium smartphone with great power and amazing set of cameras. It might face some competition from Vivo V7+ with similar specifications but lower resolution display.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ans : Oppo F5 supports dual SIM functionality. It can accomodate two Nano SIMs.

Ans : No, this phone is not waterproof.

Ans : It does not support FM radio. You can not listen to your favourite radio stations on your phone.

Ans : Yes, both its SIMs support 2G, 3G, 4G, VoOLTE connectivity.

Ans : It comes with accurate fingerprint sensor embedded on the rear panel.

Ans : No, it does have IR sensor.

Ans : Its 4GB RAM variant comes with 32GB internal storage whereas its 6GB RAM variant support 64GB onboard storage memory. In case of additional requirement, the user can expand storage upto 256GB via microSD card slot.

Ans : Yes, the phone is provided protection against scratches and minor physical damages by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Ans : No, the phone comes with non-removable battery and it is fuelled by a massive 4000mAH battery backup.

Ans : Besides the handset, the box also contains other items like battery, charger, data cable, USB adapter, headsets, protective case and manual guide.

Ans : Oppo F5 scores over its predecessor F3 in terms of better selfie camera and face unlock feature.

Ans : Yes, LED notification light is available on the phone.

Ans : No, this phone is not equipped with gyroscope sensor.