Although Oppo makes some high-end smartphones, most of its revenue comes from the budget and mid-range models it releases. These phones don’t exactly bring very impressive hardware but the brand makes up for it with a neat design and decent cameras. Among its recent launches are the Reno 8T, Oppo A98, and Oppo A1. Now, Oppo has announced the release of a new smartphone in the F series.

Oppo F23 5G will be launched in India on May 15 as the latest mid-ranger from the brand. As the latest additon to the lineup, the handset is expected to bring several upgrades, including faster charging, a better processor, and a larger battery. Ahead of the release, we have gathered everything known about the smartphone. Let’s dive in.

Oppo F23 launch

Design & Display

In 2023, there seems to be a trend among brands to apply a similar design to a range of their products. This is particularly noticeable with Samsung, as the company has opted to give all its phones launched this year a similar look, characterized by three camera rings located at the back. While this isn’t exactly the case with Oppo, the brand still seems to be sticking with the same design for a number of its mid-range devices. As a result, the upcoming F23 5G will share a similar appearance with a few other devices already on the market.

At first glance, the device resembles the Oppo Reno 8T, albeit it looks like a less refined version of it. The smartphone gets a slightly curved back and a cylindrical camera module that contains two large rings. The primary sensor is located on one ring, while the other ring accommodates two camera sensors and an LED flash. However, the alignment on the second ring looks somewhat unusual.

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Oppo F23 5G gets a flat display on the front with a punch hole cutout for the selfie camera. The bezels around the panel are fairly thin. Overall, the device looks good but looks are subjective, so we’ll let you be the judge of its aesthetics. It’s worth pointing out that Oppo A98, which debuted in Malaysia recently, looks exactly the same as our device in question.

The smartphone is expected to get a large immersive display. To be precise, it may boast a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display, which comes with a Full HD+ resolution and has support for up to 120Hz refresh rate. It could be about 8.2mm thick and weigh approximately 192 grams. The handset is said to be using scratch-resistant materials and coating.

Specifications

As mentioned, Oppo F23 5G will debut as a mid-range smartphone, which means it will get good-enough hardware to perform most daily tasks. Under the hood, the device will powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, a processor that has powered many budget smartphones launched this year.

The SoC comes paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, along with support for 8GB virtual RAM technology. On the software front, the handset will run on the latest Android 13-based ColorOS 13 operating system. It will receive 4 years of security updates and 3 years of major Android updates. Oppo has really stepped up its software game so you won’t likely get any hiccups in that area.

In terms of the camera setup, the Oppo F23 5G is likely to feature a triple-camera setup on the back. There’s a 64MP primary sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP microlens with up to 40x zoom. For selfies, the device could get a 32MP front-facing camera. One standout feature of the Oppo F23 5G is claimed to be its 5000mAh battery, which comes with support for 67W fast charging.

Expected Price

Leaks have revealed that Oppo F23 5G will be available in India with a starting price of Rs. 23,999. It is expected to go on sale starting from May 18, likely from Amazon and other channels. The device will likely be offered in Gold and Blue colors.

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