Smartphone Oppo A5s: advantages and disadvantages, comparison with Oppo A5

The name OPPO, although it has earned a reputation as a reliable medium-price technology, is still not popular in the CIS. Smartphones of this brand deserve more attention than they have. The latest lines have taken a new level of quality, and the A5 and A5s models are a clear example of a strong middle in the phone market.

People's smartphone

The company is targeting the "upper layer" of the middle class, therefore, their products have a similar price, but this time, the ORRO management decided to take the entire market. Both new items are within the optimal cost. The functionality is standard, meeting the requirements of modern times, and the battery is especially capacious, which favorably stands out among competitors.

Speaking about competitors, it should be noted right away that there are a number of new products that are superior to the A5 and A5 s. True, and the price tag of these is noticeably higher. In addition, the new ORRO products contain many exclusive details.

Case and appearance

In appearance, the model does not differ from most similar specimens, in addition, reviews on the Internet indicate that users have become tired of the typical Chinese design. Nevertheless, some details from the developer turned out objectively well:

1. Neatly designed bangs that have collected the camera module, sensors and speakers;
2. Really large display that covers almost 90% of the total area;
3. The body is glazed and in general, minimalistic. No detail irritates the eye.

ORRO engineers paid too much attention to rounding corners. If from the point of view of design such a solution is acceptable, then in practice it is a controversial issue. Applications and games are developed for certain resolution standards and cannot fully expand the picture if the device's display is not rectangular. There are also games adapted to the rounded format, but most remain with the old standards.

The lack of metal elements in the design of the phone also confuses users. Given the large dimensions of the smartphone, plastic with glass does not inspire confidence. It is easy to solve this problem, it is enough to get a cover, but nevertheless, the manufacturer could take care of the strength of the structure.

Design in detail

Tactilely, both new items are out of competition. The name ORRO is known, among other things, for its skill in making the case in such a way that it is pleasant to touch it, to hold it in the palm of your hand. The phone is thin and wide. Maybe it will confuse someone, but the current trends are as follows. The inability to operate with one hand pays off in the pleasure of contemplating a bright and large display on which it is pleasant to watch all kinds of content.

The glass frame grips tightly to the hand, so the phone will not accidentally slip out. It is important to know that even though the developer has taken care of protecting the glass from fingerprints, regular wiping with a napkin should not be neglected.

The back is made strictly. The camera is set perfectly flush with the panel, so it will not create discomfort when worn or irritate the eyes. The fingerprint reader is centered as usual, but this time slightly higher than in previous models.A new position of the scanner is needed for greater comfort. Engineers relied on statistics and surveys to design this part.

Physical control keys are traditionally located on the edges of the smartphone. The control is carried out only in a sensory way.

Screen

A notable detail of the model is its display. Movies, videos, games, viewing photos and other entertainment look great when the device has a large diagonal.

Almost the entire area of ​​the front panel, with the exception of the technical edges, is occupied by the display. The solid screen looks impressive even when nothing is playing on it.

The aspect ratio is 19 to 9 with a 15.75 cm diagonal and a resolution of 1520 by 720 pixels. The resolution is high, so movies and games will look juicy.

Wide viewing angle, with strong rotation, only slight deviations in color gamut are observed. The screen cover is resistant to minor mechanical damage and scratches. Color rendering does not fail even in natural light conditions.

There are many colors in the palette, so the picture is close to reality. Black is deep and worked as well as white.

Brightness, by default, is set programmatically, but automatic adjustment is easy to disable. The sensor is capable of working with five simultaneous touches.

Set

The packaging is made in accordance with modern fashion. The manufacturer decided not to experiment, but just to do everything right. The absolutely white box, moderately marked, looks stylish.

The first piece of equipment will be a branded cover. Designed to perfectly match the dimensions of your smartphone, the case is embossed on the inside to keep the phone firmly in place. The user would rather prefer to wear the gadget as it is, because the minimalistic design of the case will hide all the visual advantages of the smartphone case, although it will increase its safety. The issue of using the cover is individual.

What follows is documentation and instructions. After them, the phone itself, the charging unit and the USB cable.

Specifications

The filling of the smartphone corresponds to the occupied price range. There is nothing ultra-modern in the gland.

Nevertheless, the manufacturer does not have to blush for the power of the novelty, because the A5 runs on an eight-core Snapdragon 450 with a frequency of 1.8 GHz, and the S version runs on MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765. With games and pretentious applications, they are helped by the Adreno brand 506 graphics chip.

The RAM module carries 4 GB on board, which is enough for a modern smartphone. The ROM module carries 32 GB, but the user access will have to count on 22 GB. This is due to OS requests and technical processes.

As a result, we can say that the filling of the device is relevant at least 2-4 years in advance. Being average in its performance, the A5S still holds the bar and guarantees correct operation.

More about the processor

The Snapdragon 450 chipset has already reached its peak. However, it is known for its quality graphics work, even if the game does not have modest requirements. Games of average requirements are played without the slightest reproach, so it's too early to call the processor outdated.

In the entire history of the chipset, there have been no cases when a user would complain about video playback. Problems will arise only with 4K, but they can be leveled using third-party applications.

Cameras

A classic, by now, dual camera. Frontal is located within the bangs.

The main camera carries 13 megapixels, which by modern standards can hardly be called a ceiling, but it copes with the work with a bang. The auxiliary one carries 2 megapixels and performs the function of developing the background.

There is no need to expect innovation from the A5 cameras. Just an average camera with basic functionality. Takes good pictures and in the right hands can produce impressive results. If the user is familiar with the basics of photo processing, then he will be able to squeeze out the impressive capabilities of the A5 cameras.

Video shooting is similar to the photo mode, in the sense that it copes with basic tasks, but does not guarantee fantastic results.Not the best work of noise reduction in video mode is noted.

Speaking about the A5 camera, it's thesis: basic shooting is excellent, detailing is by no means. Perhaps additional gadgets, such as mobile lenses and competent post-processing, will be able to bring the quality of video and photos to a serious level, but without them you should only count on basic shooting.

Unlike the main module, the front one can boast of more advanced quality (by the standards of cameras of this order). With a resolution of 8 megapixels, the camera is capable of producing decent selfies.

The manufacturer wrote a proprietary software algorithm for working with the selfie module. More than 100 points are captured on the subject's face for a high-quality photo. The front camera of the A5 outperforms similar cameras of its closest competitors.

OS

The A5 system has a proprietary shell from the manufacturer under the name ColorOS 5.1 and is distinguished by competent optimization. The well-known shell has kept its mark this time too - Android within the Color framework shows its best sides. The abundance of functional tools may even scare you off at first glance, but once you get used to the adapted OS, you will not want to switch to another. Everything is in place here - the user can customize the phone in detail for himself and enjoy the well-oiled operation of the device. The visual design of the OS is designed in such a way that even after several years of operation, the smartphone does not get bored.

Outcome

The A5 and A5S smartphones from ORRO are tough mid-range soldiers. Average price, average features (even medium-high). Models have both advantages and disadvantages:

• Solid build, high-quality and tactile materials, the design is well thought out;
• Comes with a cover with an embossed shell for a firm grip;
• Wide range of functions;
• Capacious battery.

• Average power indicators (for those who like to play on a mobile device, this should be taken into account);
• Not the clearest cameras.

New items A5 and A5S can hardly be recommended to the youth audience. The gadget is more suitable for an adult who is not fond of heavy games on a mobile device. All the basic functions of a modern phone work here as it should, so there will be no problems in operation. The branded shell guarantees smooth operation and a pleasant visual design.

Comparative characteristics of A5 and A5S