Oppo A17 with 50-megapixel main camera, leather-like design launched: price, specifications

Oppo A17 has been launched as the company’s latest affordable smartphone and debuted in Malaysia. The USP of the smartphone is the 50-megapixel main sensor in an AI-powered dual rear camera. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) SoC which is paired with 4 GB of RAM. The handset gets an expanded RAM feature that uses some storage space as memory to run demanding apps and reduce lag. Oppo’s new smartphone will also get a clear leather-feel design and IPX4 water resistance rating.

Oppo A17 price, availability

The price of the Oppo A17 is set at MYR 599 (about Rs. 10,600) for the only 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. The phone is available for purchase in the country in Lake Blue and Midnight Black colors.

Oppo A17 specifications

The Oppo A17 is a dual-SIM smartphone with ColorOS 12.1.1 based on Android 12. The smartphone has a 6.56-inch HD+ (720×1,612 pixels) display and is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, which is coupled with 4GB of RAM. The phone can borrow up to 4 GB of storage and use it as memory to run demanding apps to provide a lag-free experience.

For photos and videos, the Oppo A17 comes with a dual rear camera with a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture lens. In addition, there is a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.8 aperture lens. For selfies and video calls, there’s a 5-megapixel sensor paired with an f/2.2 aperture lens.

The Oppo handset will get 64 GB of built-in storage. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a Micro-USB port. The Oppo A17 has a battery of 5,000 mAh, measures 164.2 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm and weighs 189 grams.