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      Oppo A73 Review: High Performance. Low Cost

      Mondo Admin / 26-09-2022 / Tech

      Super Affordable. Power efficient. Smooth. The Oppo A73 has everything you need and want in a smartphone without putting a dent in your bank account. It’s 5G enabled, runs on Android 10 with ColorOS 7 and punches way above its mid-range weight.

      Want to know more? Here's our review of the super-capable Oppo A73 5G smartphone.

      Streamlined design and smoother feel 

      Incredibly lightweight, smooth and easy to hold, the Oppo A73 adopts a streamlined look, moving away from the standard curved design. The build quality is robust and enhanced by a well-integrated side fingerprint scanner built into the power button. It responds well to stored fingerprints, ensuring unlocking is a breeze every time. A bonus is a facial recognition unlock option, which gives the A73 premium functionality without a steep price tag.

      Captivating and comfortable display 

      Using the Oppo A73 on a daily basis is an absolute pleasure thanks to its large 6.5-inch screen, high refresh rate of up to 90Hz, touch sampling rate of 120 Hz, pixel density of 405ppi, 1080p resolution and a wide screen ratio of 90.5%.

      All these features come together for captivating viewing when you’re watching movies, gaming or doing just about anything else. It offers a big bright screen with amazing clarity, accurate colours and an expansive field of view. The screen refresh rate provides a smooth and responsive experience while seamlessly adapting to your activities. Tying this all together is advanced brightness control powered by AI, which allows you to adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your unique needs, no matter the lighting condition, for your ultimate eye comfort.

      Speedy performance without lag 

      Powering this mid-range Oppo is a capable MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset, which performs similarly to its competitor, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730. Alongside this is a generous 8GB RAM and 128GB internal memory. These specs make the Oppo A73 a snappy everyday workhorse that runs smoothly without freezing or stuttering.

      For gaming, it features the ARM Mali-G57 MP3, a mid-range graphic unit perfect for playing the latest mobile games without lag.

      A battery with endurance 

      Sporting a big 4040mAh battery with an 18W fast charger, the Oppo A73 powers up quickly and keeps going all day long. Enhancing the battery longevity is Super Power Saving Mode and Sleep Standby Optimisation.

      In tests, the battery lasts 24 hours after a full day of use, scrolling through social media platforms, watching YouTube and chatting on WhatsApp. However, lighter users can end the day losing only around 30% power, making it exceptionally efficient. The 18W fast charger provides a full charge in under two hours, but if you upgrade to the 30W option, the battery juices up from 26% to 81% in a speedy 30 minutes.

      Decent camera captures the moment

      If you’re looking to capture detailed panoramic photos with accurate colours, the Oppo A73 is more than capable. It features a 16MP main shooter, 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP depth sensor and 8MP selfie camera. The highlight is its AI photo enhancing abilities and night mode algorithm for good-quality photos even in low light conditions. For those who love recording their memories, this mid-range phone produces well-balanced videos that easily transition through various lighting conditions. You can choose from various video resolutions, including 4K, 1080p and 720p.

      Verdict

      The Oppo A73 gives you the power of an advanced smartphone without the high price tag. It’s quick performing, offers excellent battery life and immerses you in a brilliant display.

      Are you looking for the latest Oppo deals? At Mondo, we bring you the most affordable deals from South Africa’s leading networks. Check out our website to conveniently compare prices and easily apply for a smartphone contract that ticks all your boxes

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      Oppo smartphones launched in South Africa earlier this year and now you can find your Oppo on Mondo! You may be wondering - does the world need another smartphone designer in an already saturated market? If it’s innovation, style and amazing optics on a budget you’re after, then yes – we absolutely need what Oppo has on offer! Worldwide Sensation The brand’s popularity is growing fast worldwide. Oppo has 370 million smartphone users across 40 countries, which now includes South Africa. The Chinese brand was founded in 2004 and originally produced MP3 players and other audio products. In 2008, they switched gears and entered the smartphone game, and quickly became pioneers, releasing the world’s first rotating camera device. At home, the Chinese electronics manufacturer has surpassed its rivals, taking the position of leading smartphone manufacturer in the country, which is no easy feat considering that the market was previously dominated by rival Huawei. Oppo Options The Oppo brand has a smartphone to suit every budget and need. Right now, South Africa is home to four of the brand’s bestsellers – the Oppo A74, Oppo A53s, Oppo Yogurt A15 and the higher end Oppo Reno5 5G. All devices available in South Africa have Google Services and the Play Store, but also showcase their custom ColorOS running atop Google Android, which helps you get the best performance out of your phone. Find your perfect Oppo here!

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      If you’ve ever watched international sporting events, you would have come across the name Oppo before. Now, South Africans will get a chance to know the brand much better as the smartphone manufacturer from China has decided to expand into Africa, with three new smartphones ready to enter the local market. Since their establishment in 2004, Oppo is now in 40 different countries and regions around the world. They’ve employed around 40,000 people and invested over $1.4 billion to create innovative smartphones. Presently, over 300 million people own an Oppo device and now they’ve decided to bring it to Mzansi. This is exactly what South Africans needed, especially considering the hold that Samsung, Apple and Huawei have had in the market. Oppo is the fifth-largest smartphone manufacturer in the world and the third largest in China. The company plans to launch three mid-range devices this year and flagship options in the first half of 2021. In a statement, Oppo said they were going to offer “the best blend of premium features, such as large main camera sensors; big, crisp displays; and long-lasting, fast-charging batteries, but at an affordable price”. Oppo A72 The initial three mid-tier devices from Oppo are the A15, A53S and the A72 . As with the Samsung Galaxy range, the higher the number, the higher the model on the smartphone tier. The Oppo A72 is at the high-end of those three models with a Snapdragon 665 chipset along with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It sports a 6.5-inch LCD screen and a whopping 5,000mAh battery that supports fast charging. That’s great value for a mid-tier device. In terms of the cameras, you can expect four cameras at the back, including a 48MP, 8MP and two 2MP sensors with a front-facing 16MP camera. Oppo A53S The A53S has a Snapdragon 460 chipset with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. You will get the same battery as the A72 but the display resolution decreases to 720x1600. The selfie camera is the same, but it houses three rear cameras - 13MP and two sets of 2MP lenses. Oppo A15 The lower mid-range option is the A15 which there isn’t much information about from the company. However, we do know that it has a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 4,230mAh battery. Oppo hasn’t confirmed exactly when the devices will be available nor have they released the prices. Either way, competition is always great, especially for the consumer, and we welcome Oppo’s entrance into the South African market.

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