Review Oppo A9 (2020): Smartphone Ideal 4 Camera 48MP

From the birth of Oppo A series to A5s, the entire model in this series is an entry-level lineup. But with the emergence of today's latest model, Oppo A series officially climbed the class.

Yes, today Oppo officially presents the A9 (2020) in Indonesia. The newest member of this series A family carries A myriad of improvements from its first model (Oppo A5s).

No longer carrying a ' pinch ' specification, Oppo A9 (2020) emits the latest features. Starting from 4 cameras, large RAM, giant battery with USB Type C, up to a toned chipset Snapdragon. In fact, features that are only available on Reno's premium devices are also presented with Oppo on the A9 (2020), Dolby Atmos with dual speakers, as well as reverse charging.

All these enhancements make the Oppo A9 (2020) the ideal smartphone at a price range of less than RP4 million.

Intended for generation Z, mobile phones are created to enjoy multimedia content mobile, without having to worry about low-bat. Armed with a 6.5-inch wide panel with a ratio of 20:9, users are comfortable watching multimedia content on the Oppo A9 (2020) screen. Plus the battery capacity of 5,000 mAh, guaranteed activities enjoy the stream will be smooth for 19 hours.

For gamers, RAM memory and large storage become a requirement to play the game. With 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, Oppo A9 (2020) is able to store and play dozens of popular and heavy-duty games very smoothly.

For the social butterfly, the era of social media is the creator of content creators. With four cameras behind (48 + 8 + 2 + 2MP), the photos and videos you recorded from Oppo A9 (2020) will look crisp and clear. Suitable for sharing with all your social media channel lines.

Sales Package

Before entering in-depth reviews, let's talk about the Packagingnya. On a sales package of Oppo A9 (2020), in addition to the smartphone unit, the buyer will also get a USB cable and a charger, complete with a warranty card and a handbook.

Then the buyer of Oppo A9 (2020) will also get complete accessories because the vendor has pinned the clear jelly case and earphones in the sales packaging. In addition to the two accessories, Oppo also provides a pinned ejector to open the SIM card slot and MicroSD.

Design

First Look at Oppo A9 (2020), you will know your smartphone is carrying out a contemporary design language. Oppo A9 (2020) is awarded wide screen, minimalist bangs, very thin bezel and gradation color in the back panel.

The giant battery inside the frame also doesn't change the phone's appearance into a bongsor. It is seen from the thickness of the device that is classified as thin (9, 1mm).

The camera settings on the back panel are also not prominent which will usually add to the device thickness. But Oppo protects the camera by placing a circular frame around the lens that protects the camera from scratches when placed on a table.

Switching to the sides, on the left wing of the device is a volume rocker and SIM card tray. While on the opposite wing, there is only one multi-function button (Power On/OFF, as well as a lock screen locker and opener). While the upper side, the device appears plontos without ornaments.

Regarding the SIM Card slot, Oppo A9 (2020) provides three slots in one tray. So users can activate two SIMS (mini SIM) and insert a microSD card at once.

Screen

One of the ideal smartphone requirements for content connoisseurs is that the screen must be super wide. Well, Oppo A9 (2020) features the Sunlight Screen panel with an area of 6.5 inches of HD + resolution with a ratio of 20:9.

Sunlight Screen delivers real color on the screen when used in less light environments. A9 (2020) will also automatically activate the blue light filter to protect the user's eyes from freedom and eye damage.

In the upper part of the screen, there is a minimalist, water drop shaped bangs, where the 16MP selfie camera has been injected with AI Beautification. The selfie camera can identify skin color, skin type, age, and gender. In addition, users can also capture both monochrome and bokeh images directly from the front camera.

Performance

The performance of Oppo A9 (2020) is ensured smoother than in previous series A models. The reason is that the phone is the first A series to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 series.

The Snapdragon 665 Chipset was built with a 64-bit 8-core processor, consisting of 4-core Cortex-A73 and 4-core Cortex-A53.

Coupled with 8GB RAM LPDDR4x and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage, so surely users will feel smooth when multi-tasking on smartphones, even play heavy games though. What's more, storage can be exported through a microSD card up to 256GB.

That combination led to the performance of Oppo A9 (2020) better than the previous models. More detailed, this latest chipset consumes a lower energy consumption of 20% with 2x AI performance better than the Snapdragon 660. And when compared to the Snapdragon 450, Oppo A9 (2020) increased 40% and the GPU increased by more than 100%.

Battery

For creators and connoisseurs of content, the large battery in smartphones is a mandatory requirement. As the ideal smartphone for content connoisseurs, the Oppo A9 (2020) is equipped with a giant battery capacity of 5,000 mAh.

Thus, the phone is sure to survive a full day in normal use. In enjoying video content, the phone can last more than 19 hours.

In addition to the giant battery, Oppo A9 (2020) is also equipped with USB Type C to charge and has been carrying Reverse Charging features by utilizing OTG feature. This means that your phone can play like a powerbank to charge other devices.

Camera

Here's the main weapon of today's content creators. In creating content, the Oppo A9 (2020) is equipped with four cameras at once on the rear panel. Three of them are arranged vertically. While the fourth camera is positioned just below the LED Flash.

The main camera 48MP Oppo A9 (2020) uses an Isocell GM1 lens with an aperture of f/1.8. The second camera to take ultra-wide photos using an Omnivision lens and the bottom one is the 2MP f/2.4 monochromatic lens. The last camera under Flash is a 2MP Portrait lens with an aperture of f/2.4.

The 48MP camera comes in high resolution, making users can take pictures with more detai and clearer results. Wide-angle lenses offer a 119 ° shooting angle to facilitate expansive images in confined spaces. Monochromatic lenses and portrait lenses allow users to get retro camera results for portrait photos, offering more personalized results.

Plus, Oppo has injected the latest features and filters in mobile photography, ranging from bokeh effect, monochrome, wide angle, panorama, professional, to Ultra Night Mode 2.0.

The Ultra Night Mode 2.0 comes with the best noise reduction for nighttime photos. As a result, HDR features and multi-frame technology on Ultra Night Mode 2.0 can produce night photos with high brightness. The latest, Ultra Night Mode 2.0 can be used on wide-angle lenses.

Not forgetting the Oppo A9 camera (2020) has also been injected with AI so that it can help users to choose the appropriate mode in photographing certain scenes. Also, it's a handy feature to detect environments or get to know the highlighted objects.

Oppo A9 (2020) can capture 4K quality video smoothly (minimal shock) thanks to the feature of Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) for video stability. If you're afraid of full fast memory, the vendors also provide 1080p and 720p quality video recording options. Not forgetting popular features like Time Lapse and Slow Mo are also available.

Game Boost 2.0

For gaming experience, the Game Boost 2.0 Accelerator technology offers improved technology with Frame Boost and Touch Boost features. Both provide fast gaming responses, by reducing latency and lags of screen touch responses.

Frame Boost provides real time device monitoring to reduce latency and minimize lag. In addition, this feature will set up resource allocation to avoid overheating or excessive power usage.

Touch Boost makes special adjustments to improve the sensitivity of the screen touch response while gaming, the phone will feel faster and more responsive.

Dual Speaker Dolby Atmos

The Oppo A9 (2020) comes with dual stereo speakers, delivering higher-volume surround sound effects and a significant increase in sound quality. Dolby Atmos sound effects are used to provide best-in-Class music, video, and game experiences.

Oppo A9 (2020) is a device that receives Hi-Res Audio certification, ensures outstanding sound quality, and creates a more thrilling and realistic ausio experience.

Access security

Oppo runs a Color OS 6.0.1 interface System based on Android 9.0 Pie. Features include smart Assistant, driving Mode, and gesture navigation that will enhance the user's comfort.

In addition, Oppo also pinned two security options in unlocking the screen on the A9 (2020). Users can take advantage of Face Unlock or Fingerprint, or both at once. The fingerprint scanner area on Oppo A9 (2020) is placed on the back panel, exactly one line below the camera. Very comfortable to reach the index finger while holding the phone.

Price

Oppo presents a bolder color on the A9 (2020). Three-dimensional gradation design with eye-cathing color. Consumers can choose between Marine Green (green sea) or Space Purple (purple space).

Newly released today, the latest smartphone Oppo A9 (2020) will begin to be available on the Indonesian market on Wednesday, September 25th, 2019, through a number of Oppo sales partners with an official price of Rp 3.999.000.

Oppo A9 (2020) Full spec

Body 163.6 x 75.6 x 9.1 mm

Colors Marine Green, Space Purple

Display Size and Resolution 6.5 inch HD + (720 × 1600) Gorilla Glass 3 +

Display Waterdrop Dew

Rear Camera 48MP (F 1.8) + 8MP (F 2.0) + 2MP (F 2.4) + 2MP (F 2.4)

Front Camera 16MP AI Beautification

Processor & OS Color OS 6.0.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie

RAM + 8GB RAM Storage, 128GB storage

Micro SD slot (up to 256GB)

Battery 5,000 mAh

Biometric Authentications Rear Fingerprint, Face Unlock

Special Feature Game Boost 2.0, Ultra Night Mode 2.0

vivo Z1 Pro 6GB Vs Oppo A9 (2020): Smartphone Game Ideal Milenial

As smartphone technology grows, mobile games are increasingly popular. At the same time, the rise of mobile games among mobile owners, demanding a higher phone performance.

With a giant file size and graphics performance equivalent to computer games, mobile games certainly require high-spec devices to be played smoothly.

Smartphones are ideal for gamers including Asus ROG Phone, Xiaomi Black Shark, and Vivo iQoo. But they have not yet been released in Indonesia. In addition, the price may also be exorbitant.

If you have limited funds, there are at least two smartphones that we can recommend to smooth your mobile gameplay.

Both phones are equipped with a powerful chipset, RAM and large storage and feature-rich Game Mode. And most importantly, their price is not up to RP4 million. Two medium gaming smartphones we mean are Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB and Oppo A9 (2020).

At the Z1 Pro launch event last month, Vivo confirmed that the Z series line is for millennials, especially those who want to find high-performance HP to fulfill various activities, such as to play games. Therefore, mobile phones are equipped with a myriad of features that support users to play games comfortably.

A month ago, Oppo launched a new, re-upgraded series A, which currently targets young people who love to play games. The Oppo A9 (2020) phone carries the number of gaming features you need to win the game.

Well, before you decide on which phone to buy, here's a comparison of the nine component specs and Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB feature with the Oppo A9 (2020) that will guide you in choosing a smartphone.

Component compared:

Price

    Design

    Screen

    RAM & Storage

    Chipset

    Fast Charging & Battery

    Game Mode

    Multi-camera

    Video

1. Price

Vivo officially presents Z1 Pro last month for Rp 3.099.000. But starting today (25/9) The vendor provides a new variant with a 6GB of 128GB RAM storage. Being sold through Lazada, the community can already buy Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB for Rp 3.699.000.

While the Oppo A9 (2020) was the first model in the A-series that climbed the class. In terms of hardware and features, mobile phones can be coupled with the F series that once became Oppo's highest caste. People can already buy Oppo A9 (2020) at a price of Rp 3.999.000.

Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB – Oppo A9 (2020) = 1-0

2. Design

In terms of design, both phones offer a widescreen with a super-thin bezel. Not the full screen, both have banged on the screen. The difference is, Vivo Z1 Pro's bangs are in the upper right-hand corner of the "O" while the Oppo A9 (2020) has a "U" shaped bangs in the top center.

In addition to Volume and Power buttons, Vivo adds one button to Jovi virtual Assistant and can also be programmed for Google Assistant.

On the head of the phone, both are clean with no ornaments and the ports are placed under the speaker mouthpiece and the 3.5 mm audio jack. Enter the slot, both carrying three slots (2 nano SIM + microSD).

On the back panel, there is a camera setting that is both vertically-arranged with LED Flash and fingerprint panel for fingerprint sensors.

One advantage of Oppo A9 (2020) in terms of design is that the phone carries two stereo speakers and already supports USB Type-C for battery charging and connectivity to other devices. While Vivo Z1 Pro is still using the micro USB port.

Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB – Oppo A9 (2020) = 1-1

3. The screen

High-quality on-screen becomes an absolute requirement for the game to run smoothly. The Vivo Z1 Pro screen features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of Full HD + (1080 x 2340 pixels) and a 19.5:9 ratio.

The Oppo A9 (2020) features a 6.5 inch-like IPS LCD display but with a lower resolution of HD + (720 x 1600 pixels) and a 20:9 ratio.

Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB – Oppo A9 (2020) = 2-1

4. RAM and Storage

Both smartphones are both supplied with 128GB of internal storage, and both also have a memory expansion option of up to 256GB via a microSD card. Oppo A9 (2020) RAM memory of 8GB while Vivo Z1 Pro is slightly narrower as 6GB.

With RAM and storage relief, it minimizes lag when multi-tasking, and more freely saves more documents and applications needed.

Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB – Oppo A9 (2020) = 2-2

5. Chipset

In the core part of the phone, both are supplied with Qualcomm's processor and output chipset. However Vivo Z1 Pro packed a higher chipset series that was the Snapdragon 712 AIE combined GPU Adreno 616 while the Oppo A9 (2020) supported one-class chipset underneath it was Snapdragon 665 blended with the GPU Adreno 610.

More detailed, the Kryo Gold Octa-Core 360 processor on Vivo Z1 Pro consisted of 2 × 2.3 GHz and 6 × 1.7 GHz. While the Oppo A9 (2020) is supported by Octa-core Kryo Gold 260 4 × 2.0 GHz and 4 × 1.8 GHz.

Although equally supported by OCTA-core processors, the class difference in this chipset is very much felt at the time of gameplay. Users will experience a seamless game in vivo Z1 Pro. 10nm Fabrication also delivers lower power management that can make Vivo Z1 Pro batteries durable.

Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB – Oppo A9 (2020) = 3-2

6. Battery & Fast Charging

To be able to support high daily activities, battery life is an essential aspect for users. Both smartphones are supported by a super capacity of 5000 mAh battery. And both also have the Reverse Charging feature, which means that the phone can function as a PowerBASIC capable of charging other devices.

This larger capacity allows users to run YouTube for up to 13 hours, or play PUBG for up to 7.5 hours. The difference is that Vivo Z1 Pro has been powered by 18W Dual Engine Fast Charging, which makes charging the battery faster, while Oppo A9 (2020) is no fast charging.

Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB – Oppo A9 (2020) = 4-2

7. Game Mode

Supporting a reliable daily mobile experience, both mobile phones are equipped with software supporting the gaming. Vivo Z1 Pro features Vivo Multi-Turbo and Ultra Game Mode while the Game Boost 2.0 accelerator technology on Oppo A9 (2020) offers enhanced technology with Frame Boost and Touch Boost features.

Vivo Multi-Turbo provides five optimization features such as Center Turbo, AI Turbo, Net Turbo, Cooling Turbo, and Game Turbo, ready to increase smartphone performance acceleration when running gaming applications at Vivo Z1 Pro. In addition, the Ultra Game Mode which features a voice changer, sound-localization training center, 4D Game Vibrations, a "Do Not Disturb" sign, and various features in it also make users increasingly focused and distraction-free while gaming.

Meanwhile, for the gaming experience on Oppo A9 (2020), the vendor provides a Frame Boost that will monitor the device in real-time to reduce latency and minimize lag. In addition, this feature will set up resource allocation to avoid overheating or excessive power usage. Touch Boost makes special adjustments to improve the sensitivity of the screen touch response while gaming, the phone will feel faster and more responsive.

Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB – Oppo A9 (2020) = 5-3

8. Camera

Although it is not a major component for gaming, having a slick camera certainly adds to the appeal of shoppers. Vivo Z1 Pro packs three rear cameras (16 + 8 + 2MP) and a 32MP selfie camera in an "O" shaped pony.

The Oppo A9 (2020) is equipped with four cameras (48 + 8 + 2 + 2MP) with a 16MP selfie camera in the "U" shaped bangs. Both phones have also been equipped with AI for both the front and rear cameras.

Both are capable of capturing photos in a variety of moods and filters, ranging from HDR, Live Photo, macro, Ultra Wide, Panorama, Professional, Night Mode, Beautify, and additional AR stickers.

At the moment of taking a photo, users can enable the AI Filter option that will automatically adjust the filter with the photo object. In addition, other intelligent camera features such as AI Portrait Framing that guide the ideal photo viewing angle, as well as AI Scene Identification that adjusts the contrast and brightness based on photo objects such as food, panoramas, or portraits can also To get more out of your photos more easily.

One of the most interesting features of AI Super Wide-Angle Camera, the camera's ability to take photos with a wider viewing angle of 120 degrees.

Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB – Oppo A9 (2020) = 5-4

9. Video

Besides being able to take photos clearly, both phones also accommodate the increasingly stable video capture activity with high resolution. Users can choose 4K resolution for clearer results with 2160P (2160 x 3840 pixels) or 1080P with 60fps (frames per second).

Even after it is compressed, 4K video results on Vivo Z1 Pro will remain cinematic and produce good quality. This video resolution option can be set from the Camera > Video > Settings app.

Both Vivo Z1 Pro and Oppo A9 (2020) have also supported Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) which keeps the captured video steady. Both phones are equipped with the feature of recording videos such as Slo-Mo and Time Lapse.

There is a wide selection of resolution sizes ranging from 2160 × 3840 pixels, 1080 × 1920 pixels, 720 × 1280 pixels, 540 × 960 pixels, to the smallest of 480 × 853 pixels. If users only want to share video footage to social media, then the correct resolution size is 720P.

Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB – Oppo A9 (2020) = 6-5

10. Decisions

With a final score of 6-5, it proves both smartphones are capable of nine components that we surgical. There are two sectors where both are superior, Game Mode and Video Recording.

While in the four other instruments, Vivo Z1 Pro excels at the price, display, chipset, battery & fast charging. While Oppo A9 (2020) excels in three components namely design, RAM & storage, and camera.

As reflected in the final score, overall, neither Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB nor Oppo A9 (2020) is equally whiz and ideal to be your gaming smartphone's choice. Now back to your decision in deciding how to buy which one.

As a winner in this edition of the medium Gaming smartphone competition, we redefined the excellence of Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB.

The phone comes with a 6.53-inch FHD + Ultra O Screen Home screen, which is powered by a super-large 5000mAh battery with 18w Dual-Engine Fast Charging and a Reverse Charging feature.

The mobile phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE processor that delivers best-in-class CPUs through Qualcomm Kryo 360 Octa-Core CPUs, built on a 10nm process and uses advanced multi-cores that have clock speeds of up to 2.3 GHz.

To make gaming moments increasingly accelerated and distraction-free, smartphones also feature intelligent Ultra Game Mode and Vivo Multi-Turbo.

In the camera sector, Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB supported 32MP AI Selfie Camera and AI Triple Rear Camera consisting of 16MP Main Camera, 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle Camera, and 2MP Bokeh Camera.

With 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, Vivo Z1 Pro will be able to minimize lag when multi-tasking, and more freely store more documents and applications needed.

Vivo Z1 Pro 6GB comes with a selection of colors of Sonic Blue and Sonic Black and is offered on Lazada at the price of Rp 3.699.000.

Samsung Galaxy A70s comes with 64MP camera

After the leaking of the last week, Samsung Galaxy A70s finally officially. The phone was launched in India and debuted with Samsung's new 64W Bright GW1 sensor on the back.

On the face, there is a 6.7-inch HD + Super AMOLED panel with a water drop bangs for a 32MP selfie camera. The fingerprint reader is at the bottom of the screen.

The main visual change is on the back panel where there is a 3D prism gradient design with a shiny finish.

The main camera is 64MP with an aperture of F/1.8, joining the ultrawide 8MP sensor F/2.2 and 5MP depth sensor. Video footage reaches 4K by 30fps.

Inside the frame, the SoC Snapdragon 675 is paired with a 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage that can be upgraded.

The Galaxy A70s has 4,500 mAh battery cells that support 25W fast charging. In the software sector, there is a regular One UI on top of Android 9 Pie.

The Samsung Galaxy A70s will be sold for INR 28,999 (~ rp5, 8 million) in the base 6/128GB configuration while the 8GB RAM version will be sold for INR 30,999 (~ rp6, 2 million).

Sales through all online and offline retail chains have started in India. Unfortunately, there is no word about international availability at the moment.

It pros and cons of Realme 5 Pro

Realme 5 Pro comes with a series of powerful specifications. Realme's first Quad Camera Smartphone excels in a wide range of fields, but there are other sides as well.

For those curious, check out the advantages and disadvantages of Realme 5 Pro

1. The camera

Gliding with the first 48MP Quad Camera, Realme 5 Pro has an edge in the shooting realm. The 48MP main camera is able to capture a sharper moment with Sony's flagship sensor IMX586. The second lens, Realme 5 Pro is powered by an 119-degree Ultra Wide Angle with 8MP resolution that allows you to photograph objects more broadly.

The third, embedded 2MP portrait lens that can support bokeh photos with the resulting ' Blurring ' of the Ceramic object. Lastly, the 2MP Macro lens also complements the four Realme 5 Pro cameras that support shooting at very close distances, but still get good detail.

Selfie Camera on the front screen is also quite large that is 16MP which is also supported by sensors Sony IMX471.

2. Kitchen Pacemaker

Not only her camera, but Realme 5 Pro can also be called superior in its chipset. Realme 5 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 712 AIE which brings 10% work increase as well as 35% graphics compared to previous Snapdragon 710.

In usage, Realme 5 Pro smoothly to scroll between applications especially social media without ' Lag '. If used in any heavyweight photo editor app, Realme 5 Pro still supports it.

3. Fast Charging

Realme 5 Pro is equipped with the technology VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 of 20 watts that can charge the battery to the full fast.

This technology embedded in this Realme 5 Pro Charger is very helpful for you who only have a little time to do phone charging.

4. USB Type C

As a smartphone of Rp3 million, Realme 5 Pro is good enough with support USB Type C.

5. RAM

Realme 5 Pro comes with enough RAM capacity, namely 4GB RAM and 8GB RAM variant.

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Lack

Battery

Unfortunately, the battery capacity embedded in the Realme 5 Pro is relatively low compared to his brother Realme 5 which is supported by the big battery 5000mAh.

2. Screen

The screen panels that were carried by Realme 5 Pro are still IPS 6.3 inches, although it is FullHD + it feels like for smartphones costing Rp3 million on average already has an AMOLED display panel.

3. Screen protection

The problem of protection, Realme 5 Pro only wears Corning Gorilla Glass 3 +. Unfortunately, given the previous Realme X series comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

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4. Pony Screen

Having a screen resolution of 1080 × 2340 pixels, Realme 5 Pro appears with bangs on its screen. Unlike his brother, Realme 5, performs with a more minimalist notch screen compared to the Realme 5 Pro.

Nevertheless, there is a series of disadvantages and advantages of Realme 5 Pro which can be your consideration to have it or not. It can be tailored to your needs in a smartphone.