Oppo is planning on launching a new A series budget smartphone in the Chinese market soon. The new device in question is the A97 5G model, which had its design revealed through a listing spotted on China Telecom.
As the name suggests, the Oppo A97 5G is the successor to the A96 model that was released in China earlier this year. Looking at the China Telecom listing, the A97 5G will feature a dual camera setup on the rear. The image reveals that the rear panel has a matte layer, while the region around the camera module has a glossy finish. The primary sensor on this handset is a 48 megapixel sensor, while the secondary sensor is a 2 megapixel shooter.
Meanwhile, the front is set to house an 8 megapixel selfie camera. The leaked image also shows that the device has a flat frame. This model also sports a USB Type C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. On the front, the handset has a 6.56 inch display that has a FHD+ resolution. Under the hood, a large 5,000mAh battery pack powers the device, which weighs around 190 grams.
From what we know so far, the Oppo A97 5G will launch in two storage configurations, including a 8GB + 128GB and a 12GB + 256GB variant. The device will also be available in multiple color options, namely quiet night black, deep sea blue and cherry blossom variants. The listing also revealed that the 12GB RAM model will be priced at 2,299 Yuan (roughly 343 US Dollars).
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