OPPO AX7 smartphone - pros and cons

OPPO AX7 is a youth device of the middle price segment. It stands out among other representatives of the "middle" with its thoughtful design, a capacious battery and cameras that take high-quality photos. Photo is the strongest point of the AX7, which, coupled with a long battery life and impressive built-in memory, makes this smartphone one of the most attractive to buy.

General description of the model

The appearance is pleasing to the eye, the assembly is at the highest level, the operating system on OPPO hardware feels excellent and surprises with performance. All the most popular functions, such as a fingerprint scanner and face recognition of the owner, are available here, and they are implemented conscientiously. The display is well-developed and will not leave even the display-demanding user disappointed. The developer has implemented in OPPO AX7 as many as three containers for SIM and SD cards.

The main disadvantages of the model are the lack of a short-range communications system (the ability to pay with the phone) and not the most impressive display vacuum. The presence of the Snapdragon 450 processor, which causes doubts among some users, also cannot be called a plus. Perhaps the manufacturer installed this chipset for better battery performance, but in this case, it would not hurt to make the price more modest.

In any case, the AX7 is a great choice for those who need a phone mostly for photography and to last as long as possible without recharging.

Appearance and dimensions

Oppo AX7 - a device designed for young people, has an oblong display and a teardrop dot on it. This point is reserved for the front camera and contrary to the modern trends of long bangs, the developer decided to stick to minimalism. The smartphone is not innovative in terms of design, but it looks great nonetheless. In addition, it has a small trump card - a navy blue body. A hue is a mid-tone between blue and green. Framed by the corporate pattern, the aqua color will impress many users.

The aspect ratio of the display is 19: 9. Very thin bezels at the top and sides, slightly wider at the bottom. About ¾ of a smartphone is its display, which, according to modern “frameless” standards, falls within the framework of average indicators. While the front part of the device is not the most eye-catching, its rear part is original: The glazed body in the original color is framed with a volumetric pattern, a fingerprint scanner organically integrated into the design and a dual camera with decorative elements.

The physical control buttons are located in the classic layout: on the left - the volume, the main button responsible for turning on and blocking - on the right. At the bottom there is a microUSB 2.0 port, as well as a mini-jack audio input and a speaker. Reservoirs for SIM and SD cards are located under the volume keys.

Compared to its predecessors, the AX7 model is somewhat lighter. With such a diagonal display, the weight of 158 grams seems ridiculous. It is convenient to hold the smartphone, but due to the size of the display, both hands are needed for comfortable use. The phone is made of high quality plastic and decorated with glass.The back panel is very sensitive to damage, so OPPO equips the AX7 with a bumper to reduce the risk of damage. The film is glued tightly, so the buyer may not notice it right away.

The Oppo AX7 is available in two colors: aqua and gold.

Display

Oppo AX7 is a smartphone with a large display, the diagonal of which is more than 15 cm. In terms of clarity, it is somewhat inferior to its counterparts in the price category, but in other aspects it has a number of advantages.

With an aspect ratio of 19: 9, the screen is equipped with a protective glass and has a separate section for the front camera. Its only drawback is not the most advanced resolution of 1.520x720 pixels. For a display of this size, this resolution can be called modest. The pixel concentration is 271 units per inch. If you bring the screen close to your eyes, the image will lose much of its clarity. The positive aspect of the low resolution is the low battery load, which allows the smartphone to work longer without charging.

Other aspects of the display turned out to be more advantageous - a wide range of brightness settings allows you to set the desired values ​​pointwise, depending on the time of day or the ambient light. This flexible setting is provided by the high contrast of the device, which is 1200: 1. The color range will also not disappoint even the most demanding users of this aspect, it covers almost 100% of the entire color gamut. Color settings are also adjustable, the user can make adjustments to the gamut as much as possible.

Cameras. Basic and frontal

The cameras of the device correspond to modern trends. A dual module of 13 megapixels main and 2 auxiliary ones at the back, and in front a front camera of 16 megapixels, which is more than a lot for cameras of this order. With such a low display resolution, the photos are very high quality, a layman cannot distinguish a photo from the OPPO AX7 from a photo from a smartphone of the flagship line.

At the moment, the developer did not share the technical details of the camera, but the aperture size is known, it is f / 2.2 for the main camera (plus autofocus) and 2.4 for the auxiliary (no autofocus). Autofocus works great and shows good results in focusing speed even in low light conditions. The pictures are detailed.

The blur effect works only in special mode. To take a photo with this effect, you need to turn on the portrait mode in advance. Blur is applied sensibly. Photos taken in natural light will show excellent detail and overall quality. Evening shots can be somewhat “noisy”, but this is a problem for all smartphones, even the most expensive ones. Using artificial lighting, the user runs the risk of catching artifacts in the final photo. The HDR function is well done, but it takes a few repetitions to get a sensible burst of shots.

The selfie camera shows excellent results in its field. Selfies are great, but 16 megapixels can guarantee quality. The blur effect is implemented at the highest level, even if you use it without personal settings, but at the discretion of the program. The camera application can offer the user a set of filters and graphics for entertainment. Video shooting on the AX7 is available in Full HD at 30 fps. Recognition of photo objects is also present: the images are distributed to separate directories, depending on which subject the user is photographing.

Means of communication

OPPO AX7 has all the communication tools that a modern smartphone should be equipped with, except for near field communication. The lack of this feature will be a huge disadvantage for many users. But the advantage will be the presence of as many as 3 compartments for SIM cards (2 slots) and SD (1 slot). This is very convenient, because in many phones of this class, the developer makes only 2 slots.The buyer has to choose: either use both SIM card compartments, or a SIM card + SD card bundle. An older USB connector makes it easy to connect external control devices such as a mouse or gamepad to the AX7.

Battery

The AX7 model is notable for its capacious battery. On average, the smartphone lasts up to 2 days, and if you do not use the functions to the maximum, then the phone will last 3 days without recharging. These are excellent indicators by modern standards. The long-lasting effect is explained by the high capacity of the 4230 mAh battery, with a low display resolution. Add to this not the most powerful processor, and the secret of the AX7's "vitality" becomes clear. Video viewing can be carried out for up to 10 hours in a row with the brightness turned to the limit. The shooting mode shows similar figures. Heavyweight games last up to 5.5 hours straight without charging.

Power indicators

The first thing that catches your eye is the Snapdragon450 chipset. This processor cannot be called powerful. It belongs to the lower class of processors, although it stands out among its class competitors. Nevertheless, in conjunction with 3 GB of RAM and a well-adapted OS, the device performs well even in demanding games, at least if you do not twist the graphics parameters to the limit. Besides. Low processor power readings mean that the battery will not have to spend most of its charge on maintenance. Plus, this chipset model is the least prone to overheating.

Memory characteristics

The AX7 is available in 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM and 3GB RAM + 64GB ROM configurations. In the latter version, the system will take 12.9 GB of permanent memory for its needs. These volumes are enough to install many modern games and heavy applications. If it seems a little to someone, then the smartphone supports up to 256 GB of SD memory. At the moment it is not known what configurations will be available for the Russian market.

Outcome

• Design;
• Cameras;
• Autonomy.

• Weak processor;
• No NFC;
• Display resolution.

OPPO AX7 - Android smartphone running 8.1 OS version with developer shell. The main advantage of the AX7 is its appearance. The phone is made of quality materials and the design was developed by people who know their business. In terms of filling, the AX7 model is not inferior to competitors, and certain aspects of it even clearly surpass them. The device is suitable for those who want a beautiful phone with a good camera and high battery life.