OPPO A1i

Oppo A1i Launch In India

Oppo A1i is a smartphone that the company has launched in its home market to get a strong foot in the budget-friendly segment. Since India is a big market for budget-friendly smartphones, we expect this device to roll into our shores soon. Oppo A1 i is one of the solid-performing devices in the segment. This device also gets an impressive 6.52-inch smooth display which is coupled with a large 500 mAh battery to give users a compelling experience.

Oppo A1i Price In India

Oppo A1i is priced at CNY 1,099(roughly Rs. 12,700) for the 8 GB RAM 256 GB ROM variant and CNY 1,199(roughly Rs. 13,800) for the 12 GB RAM 256 GB ROM variant. Oppo A1i price in India is not official yet however you can get an idea of the price of this device from the price in its home market. However, the exact price of Oppo A1i will be updated on this page when an official confirmation is made by the company.

Oppo A1i Design 

Oppo A1i is a well-designed phone that’s comfortable to hold, measuring  163.8mm tall, 75.1mm wide, and 8.12mm thin. Despite having a plastic back, it weighs  185 grams. The phone features a modern water drop notch display on the front and a rectangular camera module tucked away in the top left corner of the back. For easy access, the volume and power buttons are located on the right edge. The Oppo A1i comes in two stylish colors namely night black and phantom purple.

Oppo A1i Display

Oppo A1i offers a large 6.56-inch HD+ IPS LCD for an enjoyable viewing experience. With a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, it delivers good clarity. The 90Hz refresh rate keeps things smooth during scrolling and animations, further enhanced by the 180Hz touch sampling rate for a responsive feel. For brightness, the display reaches a peak of 480 nits, which is sufficient for most uses. Thin bezels around the screen contribute to an impressive 89.8% screen-to-body ratio.

Oppo A1i Performance 

Oppo A1i packs a punch in performance thanks to the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chip clocked at 2.2 GHz. This processor is paired with 8GB  and 12 GB LPDDR4X  RAM, which is the highest in its segment, allowing for smooth multitasking and demanding applications. The storage option is also generous with 256 GB UFS 2.2 storage type, eliminating storage concerns for most users. The phone runs on the latest Android 14, ensuring a future-proof and up-to-date experience. Overall, considering its price point, the Oppo A1s is a very compelling option for users who prioritize performance.

Oppo A1i Camera

Oppo A1i boasts a single camera with a 13-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, allowing for decent image quality with an image resolution of 4128 X 3096 pixels. This phone has an LED flash on the rear camera and features such as digital zoom. On the front, the phone gets a 5-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture ensuring clear and vibrant self-portraits. Compared to the competition, the camera quality should have been a little better.

Oppo A1i Battery

Oppo A1i has a  5000 mAh non-removable lithium-ion polymer battery, which is sufficient to run the phone throughout the day on heavy use. This device gets a 10 W wired USB type-C charging port through which the phone is capable of charging the battery from 0 to 100 per cent in less than three hours.

Verdict 

Oppo A1i is a budget-friendly smartphone with a large display and smooth user experience. The phone is quite capable in terms of performance as it gets the same processor which the Oppo A1S gets. Another impressive feature of this device is its decent design with great build quality. Lastly, the phone has impressive battery life, although it takes a little longer to charge. However, if you are a user, looking for a device, prioritizing camera quality, this device is not for you.