Oppo A17: Budget-Friendly Smartphone with Impressive Features

Oppo A17 will be a budget-friendly smartphone with the aim to provide a balanced mixture of key features that go well with the price tag. The device is supported by Android v12 and comes with a slim, lightweight design with a thickness of only 8.3mm and a weight of 189g.

The phone contains a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security, giving it a modern touch to the design.

Display and Build

The Oppo A17 sports a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display screen. It is averagely made regarding the pixel density at 269 ppi, though it will still be standard for most viewing for daily activities.

The refresh rate is at 60Hz; although it is not the fastest available on the market, it will fit most users’ needs. Regarding this aspect, the water drop notch at the top holds the front camera, thus doing away with anything that may hinder the viewable area.

Camera Parameters

Oppo A17 is fitted with a dual back camera module. The primary camera has a resolution of 50MP and the secondary one is of 2MP. This dual module will offer decent picture-taking and recording of video in full HD 1080p.

Selfie duty is managed by the front camera, which has a resolution of 5MP. The camera is not extraordinary but does enough for most photography jobs.

Performance and Storage

Under the skin, Oppo A17 has inside the MediaTek Helio G35 chipset, equipped with a 2.3 GHz octa-core processor. The configuration is as smooth for basic tasks and daily use as anything can get.

Not to mention, the device packs 4GB of RAM, expandable by an additional 4GB of virtual RAM. Moreover, it carries 64GB of internal storage, upgradable up to 1TB via a dedicated memory card slot.

This rich storage is quite beneficial for consumers who need room for their apps, photos, and video libraries.

Connectivity and Battery

There is connectivity enabled through 4G and VoLTE networks, assuring clear calls and great data transfer speeds. The device contains Bluetooth v5.3, and WiFi connectivity.

There is a microUSB port for charging and transferring data around. The 5000mAh battery is a big plus for the Oppo A17, being huge enough to last through a whole day. However, it does support fast charging and has no water resistance feature.

Price and Variants

• Launch Price: ₹6,999 (4GB RAM + 64GB variant).
• Current Offer Prices
• Amazon: ₹8,969. Offers include occasional discounts and exchange options.
• Croma: ₹6,394. Available with in-store discounts and promotional offers.
• Oppo Official Store: ₹6,999. Often includes a ₹500 cashback on prepaid orders and additional trade-in offers.

Available Offers

• Amazon: The price on Amazon is currently higher at ₹8,969, but it often features promotional discounts and exchange offers. Credit card offers and EMI plans are also available.
• Croma: At ₹6,394, Croma provides a more competitive price, with occasional in-store promotions and financing options.
• Oppo Official Store: The price of ₹6,999 can be reduced further with ₹500 cashback on prepaid orders. The store also offers seasonal discounts and no-cost EMI options for ease of purchase.