Chinese manufacturer OPPO has inked a deal with JB Hi-Fi that will see its upcoming R9 smartphone sold through the national electronics retailer, along with several of its previous handsets. The announcement follows the collapse of Dick Smith, who was previously OPPO‘s exclusive brick-and-mortar retail partner. OPPO smartphones will be…
OPPO today announced a pair of new phones, the R9 and R9 Plus. While they’re similar in design to OPPO’s previous phones, they have a unique twist compared to phones from other manufacturers. The OPPO R9 is a 5.5-inch device with 64GB of storage. Interestingly, the front-facing camera has a…
Optus is now ranging OPPO‘s latest smartphone, the wallet-friendly OPPO F1, for just AUD$199, AUD$100 under its typical retail price. At AUD$299, the OPPO F1 was already great value, but it’s almost a steal at AUD$199. There is however one small catch: the AUD$199 is locked to Optus’ network. As…
…impact manufacturers such as OPPO who exclusively ranged products through the retailer. “We’re obviously disappointed by the news that Dick Smith will be closing and in particular what this means for its staff,” said OPPO Australia Marketing Director Michael Tran. “OPPO has enjoyed tremendous growth in Australia with demand for…
Despite the lacklustre camera, OPPO’s F1 is still represents excellent value. Punchy performance and a premium build give you a phone that feels like it’s worth much more than its AUD$300 asking price. At the same time, camera quality and the heavily modified take on Android are almost going to…
Chinese electronics manufacturer OPPO might not have unveiled any new devices this week, but it did reveal some exciting technology destined for its future smartphones. The company’s most notable announcement was “superfast” charging. While the majority of OPPO‘s current smartphones can go from flat to 75% recharged in half an…
If you’re in the market for a reasonably priced smartphone that feels like a more expensive one, the R7s might just be for you. Its long battery life, speedy charging and nice materials are impressive, however you’ll have to live with a slightly underwhelming camera and heavy Android overlay….
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO is bringing its latest wallet friendly smartphone – the OPPO F1 – to Australia at the beginning of next week. Despite a AUD$299 price tag, the OPPO F1 boasts an almost all-metal body, making it one of the cheapest locally available options for those looking for…
…only available for the Find 7, but OPPO has confirmed that it will come to other devices including the R7s. OPPO R7s owners can expect Project Spectrum to be released in the first part of this year. The OPPO R7s is available through OPPO‘s online store, and via Dick Smith….
…first smartphone manufacturer to ditch the 3.5mm jack, with OPPO opting not to include on in its 4.85mm thick R5. In addition to support for Bluetooth earbuds, OPPO included a micro USB to 3.5mm adapter in the box, allowing users to connect more traditional headphones to the handset. The rumour…
…OPPO R7 have made leaps and bounds over what would previously be considered an “affordable phone”. Of course, choosing an Apple smartphone does give you the benefit of instant software updates, and a longer support timeline. Devices as old as the iPhone 4s received the upgrade to iOS 9. If…
…on the market, OPPO has cut down on unnecessary bezel to reduce its size. This leaves the device with a screen to body ratio of approximately 80%. The R7 Plus is 7.75mm thick and weighs 192g. The R7 Plus is available through OPPO‘s online store and Dick Smith retail outlets. …
