…of RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, a 2,200mAh battery, a 13MP rear-facing camera, and a 5MP front-facing camera. The Desire 628 ships with the somewhat outdated Android Lollipop (5.1). The HTC Desire 628 is available now through JB Hi-Fi for AUD$299. Other recent AUD$299 smartphones include the OPPO F1 and…
…Boasting about a phone’s selfie prowess has become an increasingly common marketing tactic in the budget to midrange tier. Both Alcatel and OPPO have used this line recently, with regards to Pop 4 and F1, respectively. The K10’s key specifications include a 5.3-inch 720p display, a 1.14GHz eight-core processor, 2GB…
…OPPO‘s customised version of Android (based on Lollipop). Given the large screen, big battery, and 64GB of internal storage, OPPO is pitching the R9 Plus as “the ultimate media companion”. The OPPO R9 Plus is available from JB Hi-Fi and OPPO‘s online store in a choice of gold or pink….
…OPPO‘s F1 or the third generation Moto G. Both smartphones offer better hardware at a cheaper price. The OPPO F1 offers up a predominantly metal build and higher-end hardware, whereas the third generation Moto G offers some water resistance, runs an unfettered version of Android, and is upgradable to Marshmallow. …
With an asking price of AUD$599, the OPPO R9 is a steal. In terms of value for money, it’s up there with the best. If you’re after a smartphone that feels like a thousand bucks without costing it, the R9 represents a strong choice. You will make a sacrifice when…
…the go to budget smartphone for many. As it stands, it’s more of a circumstantial buy. If you don’t really have much use for a rugged smartphone, you’re probably better off with the OPPO F1 or the third generation Moto G. Both are zippier devices, the Moto G isn’t dustproof…
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…
