Impressive display: The Oppo F5 flaunts a 6-inch screen with a screen resolution of 1,080 x 2,048 pixels (Full-HD+), which makes it better than the Vivo V7 Plus in the display department. The bezel-less display carries a ratio of 18:9 which is quickly getting popular nowadays. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass v5. A fingerprint sensor has also been provided for added convenience.
Loaded specs sheet: The Oppo F5 comes with a Tru-Octa Core processors clocking at 2.5GHz and placed upon a MediaTek MT6763T chipset. A 4GB RAM is also present that offers a lag-free multitasking performance and the Mali-G71 MP2 GPU aids to a superb graphics display.
AI-powered front camera: A 16MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and an LED flash has been provided at the back. But what steals the show is the 20MP front camera which comes with an AI-powered technology that drastically improves your selfies by using 200 positioning spots to enhance the symmetry between different elements of your face to create a perfect and natural selfie.
Facial recognition: Oppo F5 brings the facial recognition technology that lets you unlock the device using your face. Although it might not be as secure as the Apple's True Depth camera, but is a cool feature to have on your smartphone.
Awkward placement of the fingerprint sensor: The fingerprint sensor is placed at the back in the upper portion. Considering the tall design, it becomes a bit difficult to reach the fingerprint sensor while you are using the device with one hand.
Verdict:
Oppo F5 is one of the best smartphones to have for the people obsessed with the selfie trend. The phone scores well on the other fronts as well. The powerful configuration outputs an excellent performance for seamless multitasking and gaming. If you are looking for a powerful phablet around this price range, then you should go for it.
| General Specifications | Launch Date | November 9, 2017 |
| Brand | Oppo | |
| Model | F5 | |
| Color | Black, Gold | |
| Form Factor | Touchbar | |
| Category | Phablet | |
| Dual SIM | ||
| Hybrid SIM | ||
| SIM Card | Dual Nano SIM | |
| Waterproof | ||
| Facial Recognition | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear |
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| Network | LTE+LTE | |
| Operating System | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | |
| Custom UI | ColorOS | |
| Phone Body | Case: Metal Back: Metal Side: Metal | |
| Dimensions | 156.5 x 76 x 7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 152 grams |
| Processor & RAM | Processor | 2.5 GHz Tru-Octa Core 64 bit (Cortex A53) |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6763T | |
| RAM | 4 GB | |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 |
| Display | Size | 6.0 inches (15.24 cm) |
| Screen | IPS LCD, 2.5D Curved Glass | |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Class 5 |
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| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels | |
| Pixel Density | 402 ppi | |
| Colours | 16M | |
| Keyboard | Touch | |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 78.11 % | |
| Stylus | ||
| Other Input Features | Multi-touch |
| Camera | Rear Camera | 16 MP |
| Front Camera | 20 MP |
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| Rear Flash | LED Flash |
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| Front Camera Sensor | CMOS | |
| Rear Camera Sensor | CMOS image sensor | |
| Rear Camera Aperture | f/1.8 | |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.0 | |
| Rear Camera Features | Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | |
| Rear Auto Focus | ||
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps, Full HD |
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| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Battery | Battery Capacity | 3200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion, Non Removable | |
| Wireless Charging | ||
| Quick Charging |
| Connectivity | GPRS | |
| 2G | GSM 1900/1800/900/850 | |
| 3G | HSDPA 2100/900/850 | |
| 4G | LTE/LTE | |
| VoLTE | ||
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11, a/b/g/n/n 5GHz |
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| Bluetooth | v4.2 |
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| GPS | A-GPS |
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| NFC Support | ||
| USB Port | microUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| Edge | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB OTG | ||
| USB Type-C |
| Entertainment & Multimedia | Ringtone | Music ringtones, Vibration |
| Radio | ||
| Headset | ||
| Audio Format | MP3 | |
| Video Format | MP4 | |
| Speaker |
| Storage | Internal Storage | 32 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Up to 256 GB |
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| Card Slot | microSD |
| Calling & Messaging | Phone Book | Practically Unlimited |
| SMS | ||
| MMS | ||
| Instant Messaging | ||
| Additional Information | Items in the Box | Handset with built-in Battery, Charger, Earphone, Type-C USB Cable, Protective Case,Screen Guard, SIM Eject Tool, User Manual, Warranty Card |
