Oppo A15
Overview
The Oppo A15 is a 2020 smartphone from Oppo. It features a 6.52" LCD IPS display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (269 ppi pixel density), protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765V/CB) (14 nm process), 3GB RAM and PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The camera system features a 13MP Standard main sensor with f/2.2 aperture, accompanied by 2MP Portrait mode (depth) and 2MP Macro lens, plus a 5MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 4230 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 10W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 10. Available in multiple configurations: 2GB RAM + 32GB storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage. Color options include Dynamic Black, Mystery Blue.
Oppo A15 Review
Oppo A15 Review
The Oppo A15, launched on October 27, 2020, presents a budget-friendly option with a focus on essential smartphone features.
Design
The Oppo A15 measures 164mm in height, 75.4mm in width, and 7.9mm in depth, weighing 175 grams. Its construction consists of a plastic build, typical for its price range. The device features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Color options include Dynamic Black and Mystery Blue. The phone is not foldable.
Display
The device features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels (269 ppi pixel density) and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The typical brightness is 480 nits, offering a contrast ratio of 1500:1. The screen incorporates a waterdrop notch design. It has a 2.5D curved glass screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The display is a capacitive multi-touch, frameless design covering 70% NTSC color gamut. Refresh rate is standard, with no high refresh rate support. HDR content is not supported with neither HDR10, HDR10+ or Dolby Vision support.
Performance
The Oppo A15 utilizes the MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) chipset. This is an octa-core CPU comprised of 4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. The graphics processing is handled by a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The device comes in multiple RAM/storage configurations, including 2GB/32GB, 3GB/32GB, and 4GB/128GB options. The storage type is eMMC 5.1. AnTuTu benchmark score (v8) for this device is around 113000 which denotes lower end performance for general smartphone use. No dedicated cooling system is present.
Camera
The rear camera setup includes a triple-lens configuration: a 13MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and 1.12µm pixel size, a 2MP depth sensor (f/2.4), and a 2MP macro lens (f/2.4). The rear camera is equipped with an LED flash, digital zoom, digital image stabilization, autofocus, touch focus, and phase detection autofocus (PDAF). It can record 1080p videos at 30fps. The camera supports features like panorama, HDR, face detection, and various scene modes. The front-facing camera is a 5MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture.
Battery Life
The Oppo A15 is powered by a 4230 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It supports 10W fast charging via microUSB 2.0 (OTG compatible). The battery is non-removable. No wireless charging capabilities are included.
Software
The device ships with Android 10. No information is provided regarding future software updates.
Pricing
The Oppo A15 falls into the medium-price category. The 3GB/32GB variant is priced around $405.
Overall Verdict
The Oppo A15 offers a basic smartphone experience at an affordable price. Its key selling points include the large display, the multi-lens rear camera, and a sizable battery. However, the device uses an older microUSB port. Performance is adequate for general use, but it is not a powerhouse. The lack of high refresh rate and HDR display support positions it clearly as a budget device.
Emily Harper
Basic Information
| Brand | Oppo |
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| Model | Oppo A15 |
| Launch Date | Tuesday, October 27, 2020 |
| Release Year | 2020 |
| Dimensions | 164 × 75.4 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 175 g |
| Volume | 97.69 cm³ |
| Available Colors |
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Oppo A15 was released on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The phone measures 164 × 75.4 × 7.9 mm with a volume of 97.69 cm³ and weighs 175g. It features a 6.52" LCD IPS display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (269 ppi pixel density) The device is available in the following colors: Dynamic Black, Mystery Blue.
Display
| Size | 6.52" |
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| Type | LCD IPS |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 px |
| Pixel Density | 269 ppi |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Refresh Rate | N/A |
| Brightness | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 |
| HDR Support | No |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
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The Oppo A15 features a 6.52" LCD IPS display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (269 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. It delivers impressive 1500:1 contrast ratio. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. User-centric features include water drop notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 480 cd/m² (typ), 70% ntsc, 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless.
Sensors
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| Motion Sensors |
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| Environmental Sensors |
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| Health Sensors | N/A |
For security, the Oppo A15 features fingerprint (rear-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer. Environmental monitoring includes proximity.
Battery
| Capacity | 4230 mAh |
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| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charging | 10W |
| Wireless Charging | N/A |
| Features |
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| Additional Info | N/A |
The Oppo A15 is equipped with a 4230 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 10W. The battery system includes non-removable.
Hardware
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765V/CB) |
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| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM & Storage | 3GB, 32GB eMMC 5.1 StorageOppo A15 Versions:
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| AnTuTu Score | 113,000 (v8) |
| Additional Features | N/A |
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| Audio Features | N/A |
| SD Card Slot | No |
| Battery | 4230 mAh |
The Oppo A15 is equipped with MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765V/CB) built on 14 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by PowerVR GE8320. The device comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage (eMMC 5.1 Storage). In AnTuTu benchmark v8, it achieves 113,000 points. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 4230 mAh battery. The Oppo A15 is available in 2GB RAM + 32GB storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 2GB RAM + 32GB storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage configurations.
Connectivity
| WiFi | WiFi Standards
Other WiFi Features
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth Features
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| GPS |
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| Network Bands | 4G LTE
3G
2G
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| SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) |
| USB |
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| NFC | No |
The Oppo A15 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct. The Oppo A15 comes with Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy). For cellular connectivity, the Oppo A15 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Oppo A15 features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG connectivity. The Oppo A15 supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.
Camera Features
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| Frame Rates |
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| Video Features | N/A |
The Oppo A15 features a 3-camera setup with a 13MP Standard main sensor (f/2.2) and 1.12 µm pixel size. The Oppo A15 also includes a 2MP Portrait mode (depth) (f/2.4) and a 2MP Macro lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the Oppo A15 uses a 5MP front camera with f/2.4 aperture. The Oppo A15's camera system includes Digital zoom, Triple camera, Digital image stabilization.
DxOMark Scores
No DxOMark scores available for this device.
Camera details
Rear Camera
Selfie Camera
Additional Features
- LED
- No
- No, 30 fps
- Digital zoom
- Triple camera
- Digital image stabilization
- Autofocus
- Touch focus
- Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
- Geotagging
- Panorama
- HDR
- Face detection
- White balance settings
- ISO settings
- Exposure compensation
- Scene mode
- Self-timer
- Night Mode
Software
| OS | Android |
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| OS Version | 10 |
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The Oppo A15 runs on Android 10. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765V/CB) chipset .
Prices
| Store | Price | Storage | RAM |
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| Amazon US |
USD 405.00
USD 405.00 |
32 GB | 3 GB |
| Amazon US |
USD 405.00
USD 405.00 |
32 GB | 3 GB |