Oppo R17 Pro launches with triple rear cameras, Super VOOC charging, and in-display fingerprint scanner
Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Oppo unveiled its flagship smartphone, Oppo R17 Pro in China with top-notch features and premium hardware.
The biggest USPs of Oppo R17 Pro is the triple rear camera set-up, in-display fingerprint scanner, and SuperVOOC fast charging support.
Let’s have a detailed look at the specifications and features of Oppo R17 Pro
Display
The Oppo R17 Pro comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED bezel-less display and 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Oppo claims that the device has a screen-to-body ratio of 91.5 per cent, thanks to the waterdrop-style notch. Further, the top of the display is protected by the latest Gorilla Glass 6 from Corning.
Processor and storage
The Oppo R17 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC (Dual 2.2GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU. On the memory front, it comes with 8GB of RAM and a massive 128GB of internal storage. However, there is no support for microSD expansion. The device runs on ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo).
Camera
The Oppo R17 Pro packs a 25MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture on the notch, which should work pretty well for selfies, along with Oppo’s camera AI (Artificial Intelligence).
The triple rear camera set-up at the rear is where the USP of Oppo R17 Pro lies. The device packs in a 12MP + 20MP + TOF (Time of Flight) 3D stereo camera. The primary 12MP rear camera comes with a variable aperture (f/1.5 and f/2.4) that switches depending on the light, PDAF and dual pixel. Then there is a 20MP secondary sensor which comes with aperture of f/2.6 that helps in capturing depth in portrait shots.
The third sensor is a Time of Flight (TOF) 3D Sensing camera that enables to capture 3D pictures.
In-display fingerprint sensor
Another USP feature of Oppo R17 Pro is the in-display fingerprint sensor. According to Oppo, the R17 Pro’s fingerprint sensor can unlock the smartphone in just 0.41 seconds.
SuperVOOC fast charging
Another interesting feature of Oppo R17 Pro is the support for company’s homegrown SuperVOOC fast charging technology, that was introduced with the Find X Lamborghini Edition earlier this year.
Further, the 50W SuperVOOC charger provided with the Oppo R17 Pro can charge 40 percent in just 10 minutes.
Battery
The 3,700mAh battery on the smartphone has been divided into two halves measuring 1,850mAh each, which will end the battery charging woes.
Connectivity and other features
The connectivity options on Oppo R17 Pro include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, GPS/ A-GPS, and NFC support. Other features include dual SIM card slots, while sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light, and a proximity sensor. Oppo R17 Pro measures 157.6×74.6×7.9 mm and weighs 183 grams.
Oppo R17 Pro Price
The Oppo R17 will be available at a cost price of CNY 4,299 in China. Oppo R17 Pro will be available in the country from mid-October later this year. The smartphone will be available in ‘Fog gradient’ color option. Currently, there’s no official information on when the Oppo R17 Pro will be rolled out globally or in India.
