OPPO A7 Pro review: Competitors vivo V80 Lite, Redmi Note 17 Pro

(Dan Tri) - OPPO A7 Pro competes with a number of competitors in the same segment such as vivo V80 Lite, realme P4 Power or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro.

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Advantage:

- Strong battery, high durability.

- Good quality selfie camera.

- Good display screen.

Limit:

- Average performance.

- Average camera quality.

Editor's advice:

OPPO A7 Pro is suitable for a group of users who prioritize selfie cameras, fashion, and meet the needs of light entertainment.

This is not an option for users who love playing games or have high requirements for photography.

A report from research company Counterpoint Research shows that the global memory chip shortage is pushing up smartphone production costs. The average selling price of smartphones has increased by about 15%, while recently launched models are about 25% more expensive compared to the same period last year.

During the memory chip price storm, manufacturers' profit margins were squeezed, making the race for hardware configuration in the mid-range segment difficult. At this time, durability and battery become important upgrades, opening up a new direction for companies to continue developing.

This trend quickly spread when brands such as Xiaomi, Honor or vivo all introduced phone models with huge batteries and high durability in the Vietnamese market. Most recently, OPPO also participated in the "ultra-durable" smartphone race, but with a completely different approach.

On OPPO A7 Pro, the manufacturer did not try to integrate into the device a battery with too large capacity. Instead, this product aims for a balanced experience and a more compact design. Specifically, the device has a thickness of 8.8mm and weight of 200g.

Quick comparison with some competitors in the same segment, realme P4 Power has a thickness of 9.08mm and weight of 219g, vivo V80 Lite has a thickness of 8.59mm and weight of 224g, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro has a thickness of 8.6mm and weight of 223g.

The balanced design makes the overall holding experience on OPPO A7 Pro more comfortable. Compared to its predecessor, the overall appearance of the device is completely renewed with a horizontal camera cluster, bearing many similarities to the iPhone Air and Google Pixel product lines.

The back has a design with a multi-layered 3D effect, which can change color depending on the viewing angle. This is also a typical design that OPPO often applies on its products to attract young users.

To increase durability, the device is equipped with a monolithic frame and component protection layer with specialized glue and foam. The device also meets MIL-STD 810H military standards, IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K water and dust resistance standards, can withstand hot water jets of 80 degrees Celsius and is resistant to 38 common liquids.

The above protection parameters help users feel more secure when using the machine in many harsh environments. However, it should also be noted that the above equipment is integrated to increase the experience during use. Users should not rely too heavily on these features or test the product under risky conditions.

Besides mechanical durability, the 8,000mAh battery is also a valuable feature on this model. OPPO says the device's battery is capable of retaining over 80% of its capacity after 2,000 charging cycles (equivalent to 6 years of use). The device also supports 45W fast charging.

Dan Tri reporter conducted a number of practical tests on the device's battery usage capabilities. Experience with the game Lien Quan Mobile at high graphics settings, screen brightness 80% and volume 50%, the device consumes 15% of battery capacity after more than 2 hours of continuous gaming.

When watching online videos continuously for 2 hours via WiFi connection on the YouTube platform, the device consumed 11% of battery capacity at 70% screen brightness and 50% volume settings. When leaving the device in standby mode overnight for 9 hours continuously and with WiFi connection turned on, the device only lost 1% of its battery.

With the need to use multi-tasking for a long time, the device can fully handle up to 2 days of use. In addition, the device also supports reverse wired charging with a capacity of 10W, allowing users to use the device as a backup battery.

OPPO A7 Pro inherits the selfie camera system and a series of advanced AI features from the Reno product line. The selfie camera has a resolution of 50MP and supports 100-degree wide angle, allowing flexible switching when taking individual and group photos.

The system also supports natural tone reproduction algorithms and multi-color selfie light compensation to help portrait photos always retain rosy features and realistic details. This has always been the strength of OPPO smartphone models.

However, the main camera of the device only meets the needs of use at a "shoulder" level. This system includes a 50MP main lens and a depth-of-field sensor. The lack of an ultra-wide-angle or telephoto camera significantly limits the user's creativity when taking photos.

The camera system of the device will be suitable to meet basic daily photography requirements. If you have high requirements for image quality or love more creative camera angles, this will not be a suitable choice.

In return, the device fully integrates the AI ​​photo editing toolkit from OPPO. Users can easily get creative with a series of features such as AI Popout 2.0, AI Remix Collage that turns subjects into animated stickers, or specialized image sharpening and object removal tools.

The device has a 6.57-inch AMOLED screen, Full HD + resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. This screen supports the display of 1 billion colors, maximum brightness up to 1,400 nits for clear visibility even outdoors in the sun.

The AMOLED display also features wide viewing angles and deep blacks. The screen edges are evenly thin with a display ratio of 92.8% of the front surface area. In addition, this screen also supports rain-resistant touch technology, allowing operation even when the surface is wet or has oil stains.

OPPO A7 Pro is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 6360 MAX 5G processor, optional RAM capacity of 6/8GB and 128/256GB memory. The machine also integrates the Glacier VC vapor chamber cooling system, helping to maintain stable performance over a long period of time.

Quickly evaluated through Antutu Benchmark performance scoring software, the device scored more than 672,000 points. This number is in the lower group when compared to other competitors in the same segment.

The product can still meet entertainment needs with some popular games such as PUBG Mobile or Lien Quan Mobile. However, this is not a suitable choice for handling tasks related to heavy graphics or 4K video editing.

With a starting price of 13.5 million VND, OPPO A7 Pro competes with a number of competitors in the same segment such as vivo V80 Lite, realme P4 Power or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro.

In the context of continuously escalating component costs, OPPO A7 Pro shows a new direction in the market. The product is designed to balance durability and design, helping users not have to sacrifice their daily holding experience.

At the same time, the product also serves well the group of young users who need a device with a quality selfie camera, fashionable design and can meet the needs of light entertainment.

This is not an option for users who love playing games or have high requirements for photography.