OPPO has quietly launched a new A-series budget device in India. It is dubbed the A17k. The latest offering arrives as the successor to the A16k that debuted in January this year. The smartphone falls under the sub-Rs 11,000 price bracket. It competes against the likes of the Realme C35, Redmi A1+, Moto E32, and more in the market. Read on to know what the newest OPPO device offers out of the box. 

The OPPO A17k features a 6.56-inch display bearing an HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. It offers a 60Hz refresh rate and 600 nits peak brightness. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button. The back panel of the smartphone has a pill-shaped flatter camera design where the module isn’t protruding. The device is IPX4 water-resistant. 

The OPPO A17k has an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing selfie snapper. There are various camera-related features onboard. 

Internally, the OPPO A17k is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G35 processor. It packs 3GB RAM along with 4GB virtual RAM  technology. There is 64GB onboard storage expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card slot. The smartphone draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit. It runs on ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12 out of the box. 

The OPPO A17k costs Rs 10,499 for the sole 4GB + 64GB variant. It is offered in Gold and Navy Blue colours. The smartphone can be purchased from the brand’s website, and online as well as offline stores across the country. 

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Yesterday, a leak revealed the complete specifications of the upcoming Oppo A17K along with its pricing and launch timeline. Now, a new leak has revealed the look of the upcoming device.

91mobiles Hindi has shared renders as well as promotional material of the Oppo A17K.

Design-wise, the device is quite similar to the Oppo A17, which debuted recently in Malaysia. It has a single camera module on the back, flat edges, and thick bezels going around the notched display. Other than the design, the image also adds more details to the previously leaked specs.

According to the image, the device features a 6.5-inch display with HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 chipset with a maximum clock speed of 2.3GHz. It will get 3GB of RAM + up to 4GB of virtual RAM, and 64GB of inbuilt storage.

The device will operate on ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12 and will feature a 5,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging. For optics, it features a single 8MP camera on the back with an F/2.0 aperture and a 5MP front camera with an F/2.2 aperture and Portrait Mode support. Other than these specs, the device will come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security, Dirac 3.0 calibrated speakers, and will measure 8.29mm in thickness.

Previous reports have mentioned that the smartphone will cost around Rs 10,000 and will come in two color options – Gold and Black. We can expect the device to launch sometime in the month of October.

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Oppo launched the Oppo A16K last year in November. The brand is now planning to launch the Oppo A17K. The device has already emerged on IMDA, TKDN, and BIS websites, and now the full spec sheet of the A17K has surfaced online.

Popular tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed the entire spec sheet of the Oppo A17K along with its pricing and color options. According to Sharma, the device will be priced at around Rs 10,000 in India. The tipster states that the device will come in two color options – Gold and Black.

Talking about the specs, the Oppo A17K will feature a 6.56-inch display with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. It will have a thickness of 8.29mm.

Under the hood, the A17K will house a MediaTek Helio G35 chipset complemented by 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The device will allow for virtual RAM expansion of up to 4GB. The device will feature an 8MP primary camera and a 5MP rear camera for optics. On the software front, the device will use Android 12-based ColorOS 12.

The device will also have a 5,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging. The most interesting spec revealed by the tipster is that the device will come with Dirac 3.0 preinstalled. For those unaware, Dirac is essentially an app that improves the sound quality of lower-end earphones and headphones via calibration. Although there is no word from Oppo yet, the tipster claims that the device will launch sometime in the month of October.

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The festive season is about to begin across the world. Hence, multiple smartphone launches are expected in the next couple of months.

As of writing this article, 7 different brands have already scheduled launch conferences in September. We may see the announcement of multiple phones at some of these events.

Apart from the confirmed launches, there are also several rumored releases. We have compiled all of them in one place.

Since the festive season is a revenue generator for firms, handsets of all varieties will go official in the coming days. We are looking forward to smartphones spanning across different categories and price segments.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at all the smartphones that are either officially confirmed or expected to launch in September 2022.

Upcoming Smartphones in September 2022

Sony Xperia 5 IV

Sony has scheduled a phone launch for September 1 at IFA 2022. The company is expected to announce the Xperia 5 IV, the fourth generation of its compact flagship smartphone.

Not much is known about this device, except that it will arrive with an around 6-inch display, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, WiFi 6, and NFC with support for FeliCa.

We don’t have to wait longer to know everything about this phone as it will be the first to go official in September.

Poco M5 Series

The Poco M5 series has been confirmed to debut on September 5 in multiple markets. The lineup consists of two models, namely Poco M5 and Poco M5s.

Out of the two devices, the M5s will be a rebranded Redmi Note 10S with some tweaks. Whereas, the M5 will be a new handset powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC.

We are looking forward to learning more about the duo in the coming days.

Redmi 11 Prime 5G

The Redmi 11 Prime 5G is heading to India on September 6. The device is nothing but a rebranded Redmi Note 11E. This phone also goes by Redmi 10 5G in Southeast Asia.

It comes with a 6.58-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 50MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) dual-camera setup, 5MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W wired charging support.

Huawei Mate 50 Series

The Huawei Mate 50 series is set to fo go official on September 6 in China. A total of four phones are expected, such as Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro, Porsche Design Mate 50 RS, and Mate 50e.

The first three models are said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Whereas, the e-variant is tipped to house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chip. Either way, all of them will be limited to 4G connectivity.

Unlike earlier, leaks regarding Huawei products have become rare. Therefore, not much is known about the next-gen premium smartphones from the company.

Apple iPhone 14 Series

Apple has scheduled an event for September 7. The company is expected to debut four new iPhones, namely iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

The new Max model is rumored to replace the Mini. Further, only Pro and Pro Max are said to bring more improvements, like redesigned notch (punch-hole and pill), A16 Bionic SoC, better ultra-wide camera, and 48MP main camera to name a few.

As Apple products are not known for accurate leaks, we will have to wait until the launch event to learn everything about these forthcoming smartphones.

Motorola Edge 30 Series

Motorola is teasing the launch of new Edge series smartphones on September 8 in multiple markets. Initially, only Edge 30 Ultra and Edge 30 Fusion were expected. Now, as per a new leak, this duo will be accompanied by Edge 30 Neo.

The Edge 30 Ultra and Edge 30 Fusion are nothing international variants of Moto X30 Pro and Moto S30 Pro sold in China. Whereas, the Edge 30 Neo will be a new handset.

Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate

The Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is set to go official on September 19. As the name suggests, the handset is a variant of the ROG Phone 6 Ultimate.

According to leaks and teasers, the device will only differ in terms of the chipset. It will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus chip instead of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC.

Apart from the silicon, the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate will be likely the same as the ROG Phone 6 Ultimate.

Realme GT Neo 3T

The Realme GT Neo  3T was teased to launch in India in August. But now, it appears that the handset will be released in the region in September.

The device is a rebranded Realme Q5 Pro sold in China. It comes with a 6.62-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, Android 12, 64MP main camera, 16MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 80W fast wired charging support.

Oppo A17K, A57e, and A77s

The Oppo A17K is expected to release as a successor to Oppo A16K. Not much is known about the handset, except that it will be a 4G-only smartphone.

It may arrive with an HD+ display (LCD), MediaTek or UNISOC chipset, either a single or dual camera setup, and a large battery.

Further, the Oppo A57e is tipped to be a variant of the Oppo A57. It is said to cost ₹13,999 in India.

It is not known how it will differ from the original model. We can expect it to come with a large display, huge battery, single or dual camera system, and more.

Finally, the Oppo A77s is expected to be a variant of the Oppo A77. As of now, we only know two things about it.

The device will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery and it will carry support for 33W wired charging.

iQOO Z6 Lite 5G and iQOO Z6 Pro SE

The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G is tipped to be a tweaked version of Vivo T1x with support for 5G connectivity. It is said to go official in the second week of September in India.

Whereas, nothing is known about the iQOO Z6 Pro SE. As per its name, it could be a lite variant of the regular iQOO Z6 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy A04s, Galaxy A04 Core, and Galaxy M04

A few days back, Samsung announced the Galaxy A04. This handset is now expected to be accompanied by two models in the series, namely Galaxy A04s and Galaxy A04 Core.

Going by their names, the Galaxy A04s model could be a better version of the vanilla Galaxy A04, while the Galaxy A04 Core will likely be a lite variant.

Lastly, Samsung is also said to debut Galaxy M04, which could be a rebranded Galaxy A04.

Xiaomi 12T Series

The Xiaomi 12T series in the news for a very long time. However, the company is yet to disclose the launch date. Going by its predecessors, the lineup will most likely go official in September.

According to reports, the Xiaomi 12T Pro will be a tweaked Redmi K50 Ultra with a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP1 primary camera. On the other hand, the vanilla Xiaomi 12T is rumored to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra SoC and a 108MP main camera.

Redmi A1 and Poco C50

The Redmi A1 will be an entry-level smartphone from Xiaomi. It is said to arrive with a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset and Android 12.

The device is also expected to launch as Poco C50 with cosmetic changes.

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OPPO is slated to launch several A series smartphones globally. Recently, OPPO A17 was spotted on GCF and BIS India websites, hinting at an imminent launch. Now, a new smartphone dubbed OPPO A17K has appeared on multiple certification sites including TKDN, BIS, and IMDA. The handset is expected to be the successor to OPPO A16K, which was launched earlier this year.

As initially spotted by MySmartPrice, an upcoming OPPO smartphone with model number “CPH2471” has been spotted on the IMDA website. The listing confirms that the device will have the moniker “OPPO A17K”. IMDA database also reveals the handset will support WCDMA and LTE mobile networks as well as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS.

Moreover, the device also visited the BIS India website with the same model number. As usual, the listing did not reveal any details about the smartphone. However, it suggested that OPPO A17K may soon launch in the Indian market.

As mentioned, the OPPO A17K has also been spotted on the TKDN website with the same model number. TKDN listing reveals the device will only have 4G connectivity. Details about the handset are still pretty short. The name of the smartphone suggests it will be launched in the budget range and may carry decent specs as its predecessor.

To recall, OPPO A16K was launched in India in January 2022. It features a 6.52-inch HD+ LCD screen that provides 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. The handset draws power from a MediaTek Helio G35 chipset paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. OPPO A16K features only a single 13-megapixel camera on the back. While on the front, there is 5 MP for clicking selfies. The phone is fueled by a 4230mAh battery. It is currently available for purchase at $139.

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