Is the Oppo A1 5G Set to Launch Soon?

Oppo is all set to launch its new A1 5G smartphone in the Chinese market soon. The smartphone has been spotted on certification websites Geekbanch, TENNA, and China Telecom, hinting at its imminent launch. The listing on these websites have revealed some key specs of the upcoming phone.

The Oppo A1 5G is tipped to be powered by a Snapdragon 695 SoC and will come pre-installed with Android 13. It is expected to sport a 6.72-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone is likely to come in three colour variants — Cabernet Red Orange, Sea Blue, and Sandstone Black. It will be offered in two RAM variants, 8GB and 12GB, while the storage capacity will be 256GB.

In terms of optics, the Oppo A1 5G is said to feature a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary camera accompanied by a 2-megapixel depth sensor and an LED flash. For selfies, it is said to pack an 8-megapixel front camera. The phone is speculated to be priced around CNY 2,099 (approx Rs. 25,075) for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model while the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model will cost CNY 2,299 (approx Rs. 27,460).

The Oppo A1 5G has also been spotted on Geekbench and TENNA certification websites. On Geekbench, the phone has received a single-core score of 688, and a multi-core score of 2045. It is hinted to get an Octacore Qualcomm chipset, which can be an Octacore 695 SoC based. The TENNA certification website listing suggests that the phone will be powered by a 4,880mAh battery. However, there are no details about the charging support.

Oppo A1 5G is likely to be a great phone for those looking for a budget 5G device. With its powerful SoC, great display, and decent cameras, it should make for a great buy. We have to wait for the official launch to know more about the device, its features, and pricing.