Oppo F11 smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

Oppo and Vivo kicked off 2019 with a series of high-profile announcements that continues to this day. Both brands belong to the same Chinese tycoon, and therefore their releases are identical. No sooner had the leading models V15 and Realme 3 died down than new items appeared on the horizon in the face of the Oppo F11 of the regular and Pro versions. Since both names work under the same leadership, respectively, their products have a lot of similar features.

Smartphone announcement

The Pro version was announced first, followed by the lower-cost F11 model. The price for the simplified version is significantly lower, despite the complete identity of the functionality. This is due to the costly retractable camera assembly.

The difference between the state employee is the absence of a movable front camera. Instead, the camera takes up its usual place at the top of the display. It has a teardrop shape and is equipped with 16 megapixels. There are no other differences between the Pro and F11 versions.

Models F11 and F11 Pro are representatives of the middle price category with corresponding functionality. The Pro version differs from its simplified sibling with a hidden front camera module that pops out when the camera is needed and hides when it is not needed.

Front-camera

The first thing that catches the eye of the buyer is the difference between the front cameras. With similar technical characteristics, the design of the devices is noticeably distinguishable. In the Pro version, a retractable unit is reserved for the selfie camera, which allows you to hide it when not needed.

This node took place as part of the flagship of the previous generation from the Vivo brand. It has proven itself well, so it was decided to equip the economy and middle price segment with such technology. In the new year, 2 devices with retractable technology were announced at once - this is the F11 Pro from Oppo and V 15 from Vivo.

The version of the device without the pro prefix does not have a module, but in other respects the cameras are identical. Located at the top of the screen, the F11's selfie camera boasts 16 megapixels and an aperture of 2.0.

There is another difference between the versions. The Pro version has 6 GB of RAM versus 4 in the F11. A user without special power claims will not notice the difference, because by the standards of a mobile device, 4 GB is quite enough. In terms of ROM, the F11 surpassed its Pro sibling with 128GB versus 64GB.

The cost

The price difference between the models is noticeable and amounts to approximately 5000 rubles. This is the price for the original front camera technology. Many users would prefer the classic design, because it not only saves a significant amount, but is also more familiar to the eye. The cost of the F11 Pro in a configuration of 6 GB of RAM / 64 GB of ROM will be approximately 24.5 thousand rubles, against 19 thousand for the F11 in a configuration of 4 GB of RAM / 128 GB of ROM.

Sales in Russia will begin on March 15th. Prices may differ slightly, because the above figures were taken with an orientation to the Chinese market, where the smartphone has already been actively implemented through pre-orders.

Filling

As already mentioned several times, there is no difference between the models in terms of hardware. Therefore, all the characteristics for the F11 are relevant for the Pro version as well. It is worth starting with the dry numbers of the declared manufacturers, then proceed to a detailed acquaintance with the iron.

The processor was chosen from the previous generation chipset called Helio P70 from MediaTek. The chipset is great for mid-range devices, but given the price (minimum 19 thousand and 24.5 for the advanced version), it would be possible to equip the gadget with a more powerful processor. Nevertheless, the P70 is a pretty serious chipset, which will fully provide the phone with all the necessary power and will allow it to run even very demanding programs. It is worth considering a nuance: games run without problems on a smartphone, but for a comfortable game it is better to choose more modest settings, because at maximum the correct operation of the application is not guaranteed.

More specifically about the gland. The Media Tek P70 chipset is capable of delivering 12 nm process units. RAM / ROM configurations are available in 6/64 GB layouts for the F11 and 4/128 GB for the F11 Pro. In both cases, these indicators are more than enough for comfortable operation and games on a mobile device. The battery carries a 4000 mAh battery, which is an impressive volume for a smartphone. The 6.53 ”display has a resolution of 2340X1080, which is a lot for a phone. The dual camera has 48 megapixels in the main module and 5 in the auxiliary one. The front one has 16 megapixels. OS Android 9 version in a shell from the manufacturer.

The charging connection, like most other communications, is via Micro USB. This port is present in all models of the company of the economy category and, due to its practicality, is inherited by the middle segment. It is noteworthy that there is no near-field technology with which you can easily make a payment (instead of a bank card). The headphone jack has a standard 3.5 mm diameter, which is an advantage in today's market. SIM and SD cards are installed in the same slot. Installing two SIM cards together with one SD card will not work.

Charger and battery

The smartphone is charged with a capacious 4000 mAh battery. One of the most capacious batteries of the manufacturer, not counting the recently announced Realme 3 with a capacity of 4230 mAh. The latter shows impressive results in tests of long-term operation without recharging. This makes sure that the F11 twins won't disappoint with their battery either.

The device is completed with a device for quick recharging of 20 watts. The technology is known as VOOC 3.0. According to the developer, the full charging cycle of such a capacious battery will be only 1 hour and 20 minutes. There is every reason to believe the manufacturer, because this fast charging technology has already shown itself earlier.

Display and main camera

Fun fact: The F11 has an identical display to the V15 from the Vivo brand. This is not surprising, because both producers work under the same publishing house, which means that there cannot be no continuity between them.

The screen of the new line is based on an IPS LCD matrix. The only visual difference is the drop hole for the camera in the simplified model. The developer did not adhere to the dubious tendency to make bangs at the top of the screen, so the used display area is more than 90%. All this data is provided by the developer himself, so you have to take his word for it.

The use of IPS technology does not allow equipping the front panel with a fingerprint scanner. For this reason, this scanner is traditionally located on the rear panel in the center. Slightly above it is the main camera of 48 megapixels and the auxiliary one at 5. Many professional photographers claim that the real resolution of the main camera is only 16 megapixels, but if you believe the developer, then under certain conditions it gives out all 48.

Learn more about the 5 Megapixel Sub Camera. Like other representatives of dual cameras, the OPPO model uses an auxiliary one - for working with depth. The main one has a diameter of 1.79, which is a good indicator for the middle segment.Night photography is done using a specially designed mode called Ultra Night Mode. Wide aperture plus a special mode - two components for high-quality shots in the evening.

Closest competitors

Given the impressive price tag of the new product (24,000 rubles), it has a number of worthy opponents that can create competition for it. The manufacturer Xiaomi contrasts the F11 with its Redmi note 7, which, at a lower cost, has a camera similar in many respects and a rather powerful Snapdragon chipset. The downside to Redmi is its bangs, lack of near-field technology, and weaker battery.

Smartphone is another competitor X8 from Meizu. It, like the previous model, has an unpleasant bangs, but a more powerful chipset. It is cheaper, but in terms of battery capacity it is also inferior to the F11.

The main competitor is a smartphone V15 from Vivo, which costs the same but boasts a better display with a wider color gamut. In addition, it is equipped with a triple camera with a wide angle, which allows you to take pictures not only in more detail, but also to cover a larger area. The 11nm Snapdragon chipset is a little faster than the F11. It also surpasses the V15 in terms of the front camera assembly, which is mechanized and carries a whopping 32 megapixels. The battery, like other competitors, is not as capacious as in the OPRO phone.

Outcome

• Winning design. Despite the fact that the body is made of plastic, it is difficult to distinguish it from glass;
• An impressive diagonal of the display and no bangs;
• Productive iron;
• Capacious battery, smart fast charging system;
• The camera takes excellent quality pictures.

• Obsolete MicroUsb connector for communications;
• Inability to shoot video in 4K without third-party software;
• Expensive for the middle price segment.

Oppo F11 Pro is a quality device from a Chinese manufacturer with a good display and cameras. The battery capacity is its main plus, because with such capacities, not every manufacturer can guarantee the battery life. Powerful enough to handle even demanding games and applications. Video in 4K resolution displays flawlessly. One of the few drawbacks is the inability of the main camera to work in 4K mode without third-party applications. It is not clear why the manufacturer did not take care of this nuance, but it can be easily fixed by installing special software.