The oppo a91 is a mid-priced smartphone that offers not bad cameras and an AMOLED screen with a built-in fingerprint scanner, which is rare in this segment. It also has a high capacity battery that supports fast charging technology. We mention right away NFC for contactless payments. What else does the oppo a91 offer? Learn it from the following lines.
Oppo A91 Specifications
- Release date: 2019, December
- Colors: Dark Blue, Red, Blue
- Dimensions: 160.2 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm.
- Weight: 172 g.
- Screen: 6.4" in, 1080 x 2400, AMOLED
- Camera : Quad, 48MP
- Chipset: Mediatek MT6771V Helio P70 (12nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
- Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM
- Battery: 4025, Non-removable Li-Po
- Network: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
- Operating system: Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1
- Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
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Design
You will love the smartphone as it is slim and lightweight. It is pleasant to use. Especially given the presence of oleophobic coating on both sides and Gorilla Glass 5 protective glass.
The notch on the front camera is in a teardrop shape. This may seem dated, but for some users it will be an advantage. Thin bezels around the screen further enhance the aesthetic pleasure.
Display
The oppo a91 is equipped with an AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The diagonal is 6.4 inches, with an aspect ratio of 20:9, this gives a pixel density of 408 per inch. A typical result for this class of smartphones.
The screen covers most of the front panel. The side bezels for thin, and the top a little wider and has a notch in the shape of a drop. The front camera is tucked away there.
The refresh rate is standard - 60 Hz. The colors are pleasant, you can adjust the white balance.
Performance
The smartphone is based on Mediatek MT6771V Helio P70 (12nm) chipset, which consists of an 8-core processor - 4 Cortex-A73 cores clocked at 2.1 GHz and another 4 Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. The GPU is a Mali-G72 MP3. The Oppo a91 offers 8 GB of RAM, which is a pretty good benchmark these days. The internal memory is 128 GB with an option to expand with microSD up to 256 GB. In other words, memory won't be an issue for the modern user who actively hoards photos, videos and uses all sorts of apps from light to heavy.
Biometrics and safety
Both facial recognition and a fingerprint scanner are at your disposal. The first technology works in 2D mode using the camera sensor. Since the oppo a91 does not have an LED, the backlight on the screen serves the facial recognition in darkness. It works satisfactorily well. The fingerprint scanner is integrated into the screen and functions perfectly.
Cameras
The smartphone is equipped with a quad rear camera. The main module in the oppo a91 is 48 MP and wide-angle (f/1.79, 26 mm). The second module is 8MP, ultra-wide-angle, the third is 2MP, monochrome with f/2.4 aperture. The fourth is 2-megapixel, used for depth metering, and has an f/2.4 aperture.
The performance of the main camera will delight you. Especially in good lighting conditions. HDR is turned on when needed. It literally splashes your photos with colour and saturation. In the dark hours of the day it is better to use the night mode, which is specially designed for this purpose. It takes 5-6 seconds per shot. The result is a juicy photo with well-distributed light.
With oppo a91 you will take super macro photos. The maximum settings for video recording is Full HD. Electronic stabilization is available.
As for the front camera, it is a single, 16-megapixel camera. It will delight you with quality and saturated photos. If you wish, you can make the background blurry. The videos have a resolution of 1080 pixels, a frame rate of 30 frames per second.
Autonomous operation
Oppo a91 has a lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 4025 mAh. With heavy usage, you will have a day and a half. The charger that comes in the box is rated at 20 watts and complies with the company's VOOC 3.0 standard. To use fast charging, it is recommended to buy a special cable.
Conclusion
We recommend this Oppo model to anyone who wants to buy a device at an adequate price. In return, you will get four good cameras for the segment, a beautiful and spectacular AMOLED display with a built-in fingerprint scanner and autonomous operation that is to be applauded. The fast charging technology is a plus that will definitely be appreciated properly by active people.
Oppo a91 doesn't stand out much in terms of design among its dozens of competitors. It is comfortable to use and offers a range of features that are currently in demand in the market.
Pros:
- Quality AMOLED display;
- Fast in-screen fingerprint scanner that works great and you'll be protected;
- Good front camera;
- Excellent autonomy performance;
- Support for fast charging technology;
- Separate microSD memory card slot.
Minuses:
- Standard looks with nothing exceptional;
- Average processor performance.
Oppo A91 video review
Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on our team's personal experience with the Oppo A91 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.
