Oppo A9 (2020) review

Intro

The hero of the following lines is a representative of a flagship series, designated by the letter A. In it are also found devices of the middle price class, which can claim better qualities. We recommend the Oppo A9 2020 to everyone who wants to have a modern device. It is characterized by innovation and futuristic elements.

Specifications

• Release date: 2019, September
• Colors: Marine Green, Space Purple
• Dimensions: 163.6 x 75.6 x 9.1 mm.
• Weight: 195 g.
• Screen: 6.5" inc, 720 x 1600, IPS LCD
• Camera : Quad, 48MP
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
• Memory: 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, UFS2.1
• Battery: 5000,  Non-removable Li-Po
• Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE
• Operating system: Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1
• Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

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Design

Oppo A9 2020 has a plastic body and comes in two colors - purple and green. A nice blending effect of the shades is achieved when holding the devices in the light. Thus, the rear panel of the smartphone looks really interesting. On the front panel, we see a drop-shaped notch with a large bezel under the display, which in no way differ from the look of quite a few phones on the market.

Overall, the Oppo A9 2020 is comfortable to use. The housing is not slippery. Finger marks are easily removed. The device is 9.1 mm thick and weighs 195 grams, which does not rank it among the lightest devices, but does not hinder its comfortable use. In the package, the user gets a charger, silicone case, wired headphones and USB-C - USB-A cable.

Display

The display of the Oppo A9 2020 is satisfyingly large - 6.5 inches. The screen resolution is 1600 x 720 pixels, aspect ratio - 20:9. It occupies 82.5% of the front panel of the smartphone.

The matrix used is of not bad quality. However, the picture is not it the most perfect, of course, the device is not from the expensive segment. This seemingly minus provides pluses - for example, speed of operation and autonomy.

Performance

The choice of display in the Oppo A9 2020 perfectly matches the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, which works in combination with the Adreno 610 graphics accelerator. The performance of the smartphone is pleasantly pleasing, there are no slowdowns or slowdowns. With this device, you will play all sorts of heavy games using medium settings.

The RAM is 4/8 GB and the internal memory is 128 GB. An option to expand the storage with a microSD card up to 256 GB is provided. A separate slot is provided for this purpose.

Oppo A9 2020 runs on Android 9 Pie operating system with ColorOS 6. This functional solution guarantees the user fast and stable operation. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and GPS modules are provided. Contactless payment via NFC is supported.

Scanners

Look at the rear panel of the Oppo A9 2020 and you will notice the fingerprint scanner. It works quickly and accurately. You can also use another way to protect your privacy - facial recognition, which the front camera accepts.

Cameras

In recent times, it is no surprise to see triple and quad cameras even in the inexpensive smartphones in the market. We find something similar in the Oppo A9 2020. It is equipped with a quad main camera. The main module is 48 MP (f/1.8). Additionally, we see an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle module (f/2.25) and two 2-megapixel sensors that delight the user with nice effects for portrait shots. Oppo has provided dual LED flash and the ability to record video at 2160 pixels resolution at 30 frames per second.

The front camera is 16 MP (f/2.0, 1/3.1'', 1.0µm).

You should know that by default the main 48 MP module shoots in 12 MP mode. It combines four pixels into one. The pictures delight with richness of details and good color rendering. At night, we recommend using the night shooting mode, which takes several shots within a few seconds and merges them into one.

The Oppo A9 2020 has a portrait mode that blurs the background well.

Autonomous operation

If you want not only long autonomous operation, but also a device that can match an external battery, then the Oppo A9 2020 is your choice. The smartphone features a power-efficient chipset and a low-resolution display, which combined with a Li-Po non-removable battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh achieves enviable results. You can enjoy two days without recharging. The manufacturer has provided a reversible charging option. So you can recharge another phone or your headphones.

A full recharge of Oppo A9 2020 happens in 2.5 - 3 hours.

Conclusion

Oppo A9 2020 is a nice modern device that features excellent autonomous performance and good cameras for this price segment. It's an excellent investment for people who don't like to recharge their phone often.

Pros:

• Attractive and spectacular design;
• Quality craftsmanship;
• Comfortable to use;
• Excellent autonomous operation;
• Good cameras;
• Fast working fingerprint scanner;
• Wonderful sound.

Minuses:

• The display resolution.

Oppo A9 (2020) video review

Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on our team's personal experience with the Oppo A9 (2020) and third-party sources. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should keep in mind that this is a subjective assessment. The writing of this article was not paid for or sponsored by Oppo.