A bunch of OPPO devices has been treated to the ColorOS 12 update based on Android 12 in multiple regions. Depending on where you live, all of them are either sold as part of the Reno series or not, so it’s best to get the confusion out of the way before anything else with a neat little list.

ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 is now rolling out to the following devices in their corresponding regions:

• OPPO Reno4 Lite — Kazakhstan
• OPPO A93 — UAE
• OPPO Reno5 Lite — Kazakhstan
• OPPO A94 — UAE
• OPPO Reno4 F — Indonesia
• OPPO F17 Pro — India
• OPPO Reno5 F — Indonesia
• OPPO F19 Pro — India

The Reno4 Lite is the same as the A93, the Reno5 Lite is the same as the A94, the Reno4 F is the same as the F17 Pro, and the Reno5 F is the same as the F19 Pro — with the only difference being name between each of the two variants.

As usual, the OTAs are being sent out on a batch basis, meaning it may take some time for the update to reach your device. If you haven’t yet received a notification, then you can try checking manually by heading over to Settings > Software update. Just make sure you’re on the latest available ColorOS 11 update beforehand, though.

ColorOS 12 arrives with a number of new features and improvements over the previous version. Elements have been given visual tweaks throughout the interface, be it icons, the quick settings panel, or system apps. Some Android 12 goodies are present too, such as the new Privacy Dashboard and microphone and camera Indicators.

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OPPO has begun to recruit ColorOS 12 beta testers for a new batch of devices. The company has kicked off the program for five new smartphones. Out of these, one of them is a flagship model sold exclusively in China. Whereas, two of them were released exclusively in India and the remaining two are the rebranded versions of the previous two phones for Indonesia.

The OPPO Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition is the latest high-end smartphone from OPPO to get access to the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta. The registrations for this handset started on February 22 and it will remain open until 3 PM CST on February 24.

On the other hand, the ColorOS 12 beta registrations for OPPO F17 Pro, OPPO F19 Pro, OPPO Reno4 F, and OPPO Reno5 F also kickstarted on the same day. However, the company is only recruiting 2,500 testers for each device.

OPPO Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition

• Region: China
• Required Firmware: A.14

OPPO F19 Pro

• Region: India
• Required Firmware: A.28, A.29

OPPO F17 Pro

• Region: India
• Required Firmware: C.34

OPPO Reno5 F

• Region: Indonesia
• Required Firmware: A.27, A.29

OPPO Reno4 F

• Region: Indonesia
• Required Firmware: C.34

Interested users on the required firmware can enroll in the ColorOS 12 beta initiative by navigating to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and following the on-screen instructions. Selected applicants will receive the beta software via OTA, while others can try their luck during the next batch of recruitment.

As far as stable release is concerned, OPPO is yet to reveal details. Nevertheless, going by the rollout so far, it will most likely happen in a month or two.

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Netflix is arguably one of the best streaming platforms available worldwide. The service can be accessed on a wide variety of devices with a display. But the OEMs require a license to support the app on their devices. Hence, not all Android smartphones can stream in HD or HDR quality. 

Above all, not all companies disclose whether their phones support Netlfix. Customers can only know about it by installing the application themselves. But thankfully, Netflix has a dedicated page on its website with a list of supported devices. This list has been now updated with the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S21 series, a bunch of OPPO smartphones, and a TCL handset.

According to the update list, Netlfix can be now streamed in HD and HDR on the following phones.

• Netflix HD

  • OPPO A73
  • OPPO A93
  • OPPO F17
  • OPPO F17 Pro
  • OPPO Reno4
  • OPPO Reno4 F
  • OPPO Reno4 Lite
  • OPPO Reno4 5G
  • OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G

• Netflix HDR

• • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
  • OPPO Reno4 Pro
  • TCL 20 5G

It is interesting to know that only the 4G variant of OPPO Reno4 Pro supports Netflix HDR although the 4G variant has the exact same display. Also, all the OPPO handsets listed above are on sale for months but they have received Netlfix certification only now.

On the other hand, the TCL 20 5G launched only last month and the Galaxy S21 series just hit the shelves today.

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(Via) 

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The OPPO F17 Pro was the company’s star product for the Diwali festive season in India. In fact, the brand debuted it in the country two months ahead of the festival to boost its popularity and sales. Now, three months later, the smartphone received its first price cut in the country.

The OPPO F17 Pro launched in India in early September priced at ₹22,990 for the sole 8GB and 128GB variant. Now, with the ₹1,500 price drop, it can be purchased for ₹21,490 from popular online as well as offline retailers. This piece of information comes from the sources of 91Mobiles.

At this new price, the OPPO F17 Pro will go head to head against the Moto G 5G (₹20,99), which is India’s most affordable 5G smartphone yet. Anyway, since India does not have 5G networks, the former phone could be termed as the better option over the latter as it comes with a finer set of specifications.

Some of the notable specs of the OPPO F17 Pro include a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display with up to 800 nits of peak brightness, MediaTek helio P95 chipset, 4,015mAh battery with support for VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 (30W) fast charging, 7.48mm thickness, and ColorOS 11 based on Android 11.

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When it comes to the mid-range segment, one of the most popular devices in the Asian market is the OPPO F17 Pro. There are several reasons for its success and they include the fact that it is one of the thinnest and lightweight devices of the year. But a lot of people do not know that there could be better choices for their needs. Given the huge success it had, we decided to compare the F17 Pro to its main competitor from BBK Electronics in the same price segment. For this comparison, we chose the Vivo V20 and the Realme 7 because they offer very interesting specifications at a similar price.

OPPO F17 Pro vs Vivo V20 vs Realme 7

Design

As mentioned above, the OPPO F17 Pro is one of the thinnest and most lightweight devices of the year. But there is another device with similar specifications which is as thin as the OPPO F17 Pro and it even has a similar weight: the Vivo V20. At first glance, the F17 Pro may look slightly more attractive thanks to its punch-hole display and great color variants, but the Vivo V20 has better materials, including a glass back. With polycarbonate, you get more resistance, but a glass back is definitely more elegant. The Realme 7 is thick and heavier, so it loses the design comparison. Further, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, while on the Vivo V20 and the F17 Pro, you get an in-display fingerprint reader.

Display

The OPPO F17 Pro and the Vivo V20 offer superior displays if compared to the Realme 7. We are talking about AMOLED panels, and not a simple IPS display. The OPPO F17 Pro has the best panel, offering a higher brightness and Super AMOLED technology. But the Vivo V20 remains a great handset in terms of the display if we consider its affordable price. The Realme 7 lacks an AMOLED display, but it has a 90 Hz refresh rate. As mentioned above, the F17 Pro and Vivo V20 sport an in-display biometric sensor for more comfortable authentication.

Hardware/Software

The Vivo V20 provides the best hardware department. It is fueled by the Snapdragon 720G mobile platform built at 8 nm and paired with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. We give the silver medal to the Realme 7 packing a Mediatek Helio G95 processor and 8 GB of RAM. OPPO F17 Pro is weaker with its Helio P95 and 8 GB RAM. The max amount of native storage you can get with Realme 7 and OPPO F17 Pro is 128 GB. Realme 7 and OPPO F17 Pro run Android 10 out of the box, while Vivo V20 is based on Android 11.

Camera

Despite it comes with a lower amount of sensors, the Vivo V20 has the best main camera on the rear side, with a 64 MP resolution. Further, it has a better selfie camera with an awesome 44 MP resolution. The Vivo V20 wins the camera phone comparison. OPPO F17 Pro comes right after with the same 48 MP quad camera as the Realme 7, but it has a better front camera department including a dual 16 + 2 MP front camera. If we only consider the rear side, with Realme 7 and the OPPO F17 Pro you get exactly the same camera specifications, so the shots should not be so different. Even the software is similar, so whatever you choose, you get a decent and similar camera quality.

Battery

The battery life champion of this trio is the Realme 7 simply because it packs a bigger battery. Its components are less efficient compared to the Vivo V20, but it still lasts more because it packs a big 5000 mAh battery. You get only 4000 mAh with the Vivo V20 and the OPPO F17 Pro, but you can charge the Vivo V20 faster thanks to the 33W fast charging technology.

Price

Realme 7 is priced at Rs. 14,999 ($200) in India in its base configuration with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage, OPPO F17 Pro has a listing price of Rs. 25,990 ($352) in the configuration with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage and Vivo V20 costs Rs. 24,990 ($338) in the same memory configuration. If you are looking for the longest battery life, then Realme 7 is a better phone for you. But the OPPO F17 Pro and the Vivo V20 offer an AMOLED display! Vivo V20 has a better hardware department and better cameras than OPPO F17 Pro. Further, it offers Android 11 out of the box. Despite the huge popularity of the OPPO F17 Pro, my personal choice would be Vivo V20 because its value for money is slightly higher and it has slightly better specifications. I would not choose the Realme 7 due to its IPS display, but it can let you save a lot of money.

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OPPO F17 Pro vs Vivo V20 vs Realme 7: PRO and CONS

Realme 7

PROS

• 90 Hz
• Great chipset
• Worldwide availability
• Bigger battery

CONS

• Dimensions

OPPO F17 Pro

PROS

• Compact design
• Thin and lighter
• Dual front camera
• AMOLED display

CONS

• Inferior hardware

Vivo V20

PROS

• AMOLED display
• Faster charging
• Great hardware
• Nice cameras
• Thin and lightweight

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Last week, the OPPO Find X2 and OPPO Find X2 Pro became the first smartphones to receive ColorOS 11 stable update in open markets. Now, the company has begun to roll out the same update to OPPO F17 Pro in the same regions.

OPPO unveiled ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 as the latest version of its mobile software in September. At the launch event, the company also released an update roadmap for different regions.

Based on that, the OPPO F17 Pro entered beta testing on September 30. Now, after over a month, the handset has finally started receiving stable build. Currently, the update is said to be only available in India (via XDA Developers), which comes under open markets.

Users can head over to Settings > Software updates to check if the OTA update has arrived on their unit. If not, they will have to wait for a little while as the build is being rolled out in batches. Anyway, all users should get the update in the coming days, including those in other open markets other than India.

That said, in Europe, the ColorOS 11 beta testing will only begin later this month or in December. The Find X2 series will be the first to get the update.

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OPPO has unveiled a new Diwali Edition of the OPPO F17 Pro. The pre-orders are already live, and the device is ₹1,000 more than the standard variant. To make it special, OPPO is also bundling a gift box with the special edition.

Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition Price, offers, and Availability

The OPPO F17 Pro Diwali Edition is priced at ₹23,990. This is a thousand rupees more than the ₹22,990 price of the standard variant. The handset comes in a single 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. And, as said above, OPPO is bundling a special gift box with the device. The gift box contains OPPO 10,000mAh Power Bank(18W), and a Diwali Exclusive Back Cover. The pre-orders of the device is already live, and the Amazon India website shows the device will be released on October 23, 2020.

As for the offers, OPPO is offering no-cost EMI, extra exchange offer up to ₹19,250 off, 10% off on HDFC Credit/Debit and EMI transactions. Additionally, purchasing this device also gets a 180-days one-time screen replacement, 365 days complete damage protection, and 70% assured Buyback till 12-months, and a 7% exchange bonus in partnership with Cashify.

Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition Specifications

The OPPO F17 Pro Diwali Edition is just the same as the standard F17 Pro that launched a month back in India. The device is also rebranded as OPPO Reno 4F in Indonesia and OPPO A93 in Vietnam.

However, the special edition has a Matte Gold color on the back which has a Blue hue at the bottom. On the contrary, the standard variant has Matte Black, Magic Blue, and Metallic White options. Also, the Diwali Exclusive Back Cover than Oppo bundles has Black and Yellow color accents. It has all the engravings of Diwali signs like crackers, lights, arts on the Black background.

In terms of specifications, it has a 6.43-inch sAMOLED display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, 90.7% screen-body ratio, in-display fingerprint scanner, MediaTek Helio P95 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, quad-camera with 48MP GM1ST f/1.7 sensor, dual-selfie camera with 16MP Sony IMX471 and 2MP depth sensors, 4,015mAh battery with 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0.

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Earlier today (29th September 2020), Oppo, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, announced that it will be rolling out the stable beta version of Android 11 based ColorOS 11 for its Oppo F17 Pro smartphones in India.

The Indian market has been a crucial region for various Chinese smartphone OEMs including Oppo. The move showcases its focus on the market, bringing in Android 11 for the Indian users of its latest F series smartphone. The company has taken various steps to ensure the seamless integration of the device’s hardware with the new ColorOS 11 and has assured of continuous optimization through software updates.

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According to Manoj Kumar, Senior Principal Engineer of OPPO ColorOS, “It is the wave of content creators and we at ColorOS would like to offer the best of customizations and user experience on Android 11, while ensuring faster updates. With F17 Pro we are pleased to offer the upgraded experience of ColorOS 11 to the ever growing and appealing mid-range smartphone market.”

For those unaware, the Oppo F17 Pro is an upper mid range smartphone from the company that was built with hardware and features specifically catering to the Indian user, as per official notes. It arrives with an AMOLED display and 30W fast VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 technology. On the front, a dual camera setup can be found while the rear has a 48 megapixel quad camera module. The ColorOS 11 is already available for the Find X2 series at the moment, and will be available for the Oppo F17 Pro from 30th September 2020, via OTA updates.

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An upcoming OPPO phone with CPH2125 model number was certified by the Global Certification Forum (GCF) as OPPO Reno4 Lite. In the past, the phone was also approved by the Bluetooth SIG authority through which some of its key details were revealed. The Reno4 Lite has now received certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) through which some more details. It appears that the Reno4 Lite may arrive in the global market as the rebranded version of the OPPO F17 Pro that went official in India recently.

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The FCC certification has revealed that the Reno4 Lite (CPH2125) has 160.1 x 73.8 x 7.5mm and it weighs 164 grams. The phone is loaded with ColorOS 7.2 and its driven by a 4,000mAh battery. The handset may ship with an 18W charger. A diagram of the phone’s rear was also found in the FCC documents. The Bluetooth listing of the Reno4 Lite had revealed it has a 6.43-inch display, a 2.0GHz MediaTek processor, Bluetooth 5.1, and a 4,000mAh battery.

The dimensions and specs of the Reno4 Lite match with the OPPO F17 Pro that debuted earlier this month. While the F17 Pro is likely to arrive in global markets as F17 Pro, some markets are rumored to receive it as OPPO A93.

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OPPO F17 Pro specifications

The OPPO F17 Pro has a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ with a dual punch-hole design. It has a 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel (depth) dual selfie camera system and its rear sports a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel superwide sensor, a pair of 2-megapixel depth sensors. The 4,015mAh battery of the phone is coupled with 30W VOOC charging tech. The Helio P95 powered phone comes with 8 GB of LPPDR4x RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.1 built-in storage and it is priced at Rs 22,990 (~$313).

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Realme 7 Pro is official alongside the Realme 7 and it brings well-balanced specifications at a very affordable price. By realizing it, Realme listened to the users’ feedbacks as most as possible, but did it create the perfect mid-rangers or there is something better in the Indian market? We think there is no better way to understand it than comparing it with the other recent handsets in the same price range. For this comparison, we chose the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the original, newly-announced Oppo F17 Pro dubbed as the sleekest smartphone of 2020. Let’s discover which device deserves to be purchased immediately. Note that the Redmi Note 9 Pro of this comparison is the Indian variant: the global version comes with slightly different specifications (and it is a slightly better device).

Realme 7 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Oppo F17 Pro

Design

OPPO F17 has definitely no rivals in this comparison if we talk about the design. Just think that, alongside the vanilla Oppo F17 it is the thinnest smartphone of 2020: it is just 7.5 mm thin. Further, it is one of the most lightweight handsets of the year: it weighs just 164 grams. It is even available in outstanding color variants. Unlike the Oppo F17 Pro which is entirely made of polycarbonate, the Redmi Note 9 Pro has a glass back and it has a water-repellent body (the Realme 7 Pro is water-repellent too), but the Oppo F17 Pro is still the winner of the design comparison.

Display

Redmi Note 9 Pro loses the display comparison because it sports a classic IPS panel with lower image quality. Realme 7 Pro and Oppo F17 Pro are better with their great AMOLED displays. We did not test the display of the Oppo F17 Pro, but on the paper, it seems better than Realme 6 Pro. In both cases, you get an in-display fingerprint reader, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro has a rear-mounted biometric sensor. Note that with the Realme 7 Pro you get stereo speakers, which are not present on the Oppo F17 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Specs & Software

The best hardware department belongs to the Realme 7 Pro. Both Realme 7 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 720G mobile platform, but the former has up to 8 GB of RAM, while the latter stops at 6 GB. Oppo F17 Pro lags behind with an Helio P95 chipset by MediaTek: it has more RAM than Redmi Note 9 Pro, but the chipset is inferior. With Oppo F17 Pro and Realme 7 Pro, you get a similar software experience (Realme UI is based on ColorOS), while Redmi Note 9 Pro has a different Android 10 customization (MIUI 11 out of the box).

Camera

The best camera phone of the trio is the Realme 7 Pro because it features a better main camera on the rear side. We are talking about a Sony sensor with a 64 MP resolution: not the best camera out there, but still better than the 48 MP sensors found on the Oppo F17 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Even the 32 MP front camera is the most amazing, despite Oppo F17 Pro has dual front cameras which can calculate depth info in a better way.

Battery

The king of battery life is Redmi Note 9 Pro because it features a bigger 5020 mAh battery. Despite its display is more energy-demanding, it lasts more on a single charge. Right after, we got the Realme 7 Pro with its 4500 mAh unit that reaches a full charge very quickly compared to its opponents’ thanks to 65W fast charging technology.

Price

Realme 7 Pro has an Rs. 20,999 starting price in India, Redmi Note 9 Pro starts from Rs. 13,999, and Oppo F17 Pro costs Rs. 22,990. Despite its bigger battery, there is no way for the Redmi Note 9 Pro to compete with Realme 7 Pro and Oppo F17 Pro, but it has a higher value for money. In my opinion, Realme 7 Pro is the best with its AMOLED display, great hardware, good cameras, and 65W fast charging. But do not forget how sleek, thin and lightweight Oppo F17 Pro is.

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Realme 7 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Oppo F17 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

PROs

• Very affordable
• Best battery
• Wider display
• IR blaster

CONS

• IPS display

Oppo F17 Pro

PROs

• Best design
• More compact
• Dual front cameras
• AMOLED display

CONS

• Smaller battery

Oppo Realme 7 Pro

PROs

• Faster charging
• AMOLED display
• Best hardware
• Great cameras
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Nothing particular

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OPPO has announced two new F series smartphones in India today. The OPPO F17 and the OPPO F17 Pro arrive eight months after the OPPO F15. This might as well be the longest duration between OPPO’s mid-range phones in a while.

OPPO F17 Pro

The OPPO F17 Pro is touted as the slimmest and lightest phone in the F-series. It weighs 164 grams and measures 7.48 millimeters even with its 4015mAh battery capacity. The phone has a Super AMOLED display with dual punch holes for two front-facing cameras. The quad rear cameras are arranged in the familiar design that reminds one of the burners of a gas cooker

The screen is 6.43-inches in size with a 2400 x 1080 resolution and a 90.7% screen-to-body ratio. There is a fingerprint scanner under the display that unlocks the device in 0.3 seconds.

Under the hood is the Helio P95 processor and it is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. You also get a MicroSD card slot for additional memory. There is MediaTek’s HyperEngine onboard for enhanced gaming but unfortunately, you won’t be able to play PUBG on the phone as the game has been banned by the Indian government.

The OPPO F17 Pro has a 48MP Samsung GM1ST f/1.7 primary camera and it comes along with an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera, a 2M f/2.4 camera, and another 2MP f/2.4 mono camera. The main selfie camera is a 16MO Sony IMX471 camera and it is paired with another 2MP f/2.4 depth camera. There are lots of camera features including fun portrait modes, 4K video, Bokeh Video, and Slow-motion Video.

The phone runs ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10 and has features such as an anti-lag algorithm that detects and clears data that cause memory errors, thus reducing the likelihood of freezes. There is also support for AIr Gestures so you can answer calls (maximum distance of 50 centimeters without having to pick up your phone. This can come in handy if your hands are wet or dirty.

There is 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 fast charging technology. OPPO says the phone charges fully in just 53 minutes and a 5-minute charge will provide 4 hours of talk time. It also has AI Night CHarging which slows down charging speed during the night but ensures that your device is fully charged by the time you wake up. Another feature is Super Power Saving Mode that allows you access to just 6 apps when your battery level is at 5%. In this mode, you can still enjoy up to 70 minutes of calling.

The OPPO F17 Pro has dual SIM support, Bluetooth 5.1, a USB-C port, and an audio jack. It is available in three colorways – matte Black, Magic Blue, and Metallic White. It can be pre-ordered now for INR 22,990 on Flipkart ahead of the first sale on September 7.

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OPPO F17

The OPPO F17 comes with an updated design too. It drops the notch of its predecessor for a single punch hole and the quad rear cameras are the same design as that of the Pro version above.

The display is a 6.4-inch AMOLED FHD+ panel and the punch hole is home to a 16MP camera. There is a Snapdragon 662 processor powering the device with RAM starting at 4GB and going up to 8GB while storage starts at 64GB and goes up to 128GB.

With respect to cameras, OPPO has swapped out the 48MP main sensor of the F17 Pro for a 16MP f/2.2 camera. However, the rest of the cameras are the same – so an 8MP ultrawide angle camera and two 2MP mono cameras.

The battery capacity is 4000mAh too and it supports 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0. It also runs ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10, has Bluetooth 5.0, an audio jack, and has a USB Type-C port.

OPPO is yet to announce the price and availability of the standard variant.

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Yesterday, OPPO India announced the OPPO A53 smartphone in India with a price tag of Rs 12,990 (~$174). Since last week, the Chinese brand has been teasing on the arrival of the OPPO F17 series in India. Today, the company finally confirmed that the OPPO F17 series will be made official on Sept. 2.

It’s now mentioned on the official website of OPPO India that the OPPO F17 series will debut in India at 7 PM (local time) on Sept. 2. The series includes OPPO F17 and OPPO F17 Pro smartphones. However, the official page only talks about the F17 Pro. Hence, it is unclear whether F17 and F17 Pro phones will debut together on Sept. 2. There is a possibility that the Chinese firm may only announce the F17 Pro first and the vanilla model may go official sometime later in the same month.

The F17 Pro is touted as the sleekest phone of 2020 by OPPO. The handset has a slim profile of 7.48mm and it weighs 164 grams. The phone features a quad camera setup on its back, and it has a dual punch-hole cutout on its display. Some of the features of the F17 Pro that are currently mentioned on the official page are 6 AI portrait camera modes, AI color portrait mode, and 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology. The page also mentions that the phone will be priced under Rs. 25,000 (~$336) in the country.

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OPPO F17 and F17 Pro specifications (Rumored)

The OPPO F17 is rumored to come with specs like a 6.44-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ display with waterdrop notch., a 16-megapixel front camera, a 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system, Snapdragon 662 mobile platform, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and 4,000mAh battery. It will come in colors like Dynamic Orange, Navy Blue, and Classic Silver.

The OPPO F17 Pro has a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED screen, 16-megapixel + depth dual front-facing cameras, a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system, Helio G95 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of built-in storage, 4,000mAh battery. Its color variants are Matte Black, Magic Blue, and Metallic White.

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Last week, OPPO India started teasing the arrival of the OPPO F17 series in India. The company is yet to confirm the launch date of the F17 series. Rumors are rife that the OPPO F17 and F17 Pro smartphones may go official in early September. Several days ahead of the launch, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal has shared the key specifications of the OPPO F17 and F17 Pro smartphones.

OPPO F17 Pro specifications (Rumored)

The new leak reveals that the OPPO F17 Pro weighs 164 grams and has 160.14 x 73.7 x 7.48mm dimensions. The phone will come in color editions such as Matte Black, Magic Blue, and Metallic White.

It houses a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED display that supports Full HD+ resolution. The screen features a pill-shaped cutout for housing dual front-facing cameras. The front camera setup includes a 16-megapixel main camera and a depth sensor. The backside of the OPPO F17 Pro has a square-shaped camera module. It comprises of a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system.

The MediaTek Helio P95 chipset is present under the hood of the OPPO F17 Pro. The device houses a 4,000mAh battery that will offer users with 30W VOOC Flash Charge technology. The handset will offer users with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

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OPPO F17 specifications (Rumored)

The OPPO F17 weighs 163 grams and it measures 159.82 x 72.8 x 7.45mm. Its color variants include Dynamic Orange, Navy Blue, and Classic Silver.

A 6.44-inch S-AMOLED Full HD+ display with waterdrop notch is available on the OPPO F17. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel and its rear has a 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system.

The Snapdragon 662 mobile platform is at the helm of the OPPO F17. It also houses a 4,000mAh battery with 30W Flash Charge support. The phone will come with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

There is no word on the pricing of the OPPO F17 and F17 Pro. The series could be priced under Rs. 25,000 (~$333).

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OPPO India took to Twitter yesterday to confirm that it will be soon launching the OPPO F17 Pro smartphone in India. The company claimed that it will be the sleekest phone of this year since it measures 7.48mm in thickness and weighs 164 grams. It also revealed that the phone will be priced under Rs 25,000 in India. Today, OPPO India released a promo video of the F17 series to reveal some of its key features.

The OPPO F17 series promo confirms that the lineup includes two phones namely, the OPPO F17 and OPPO F17 Pro. Half through the video, a handset can be seen with a dual punch-hole display for the dual front-facing cameras. It is unclear whether the handset shown with the frontal view is the F17 or F17 Pro.

Towards the end of the video, the OPPO F17 and F17 Pro can be seen in different color variants. It also confirms that the F17 duo will have a quad camera setup arranged in a square-shaped module along with an elongated LED flash unit. The Chinese manufacturer is yet to shed light on the specifications of the F17 and F17 Pro smartphones.

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MySmartPrice has shared a leaked promo image of the F17 series. The handset will be sporting an OLED panel with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The leak has no information on the specs of the F17 series.

The OPPO F17 will be replacing the OPPO F15 that debuted in India in January this year. The phone came with a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with waterdrop notch. The Helio P70 chipset powers the phone with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. The phone offers users with 128 GB of storage. The Android 10 OS with ColorOS 7.2 updated was released for the phone in July for users in India. It has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera setup and a 16-megapixel front camera. The phone houses a 4,025mAh battery with 30W fast charging.

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The OPPO F15 debuted in India in January this year. While OPPO fans expected to see a Pro version, the company only sold the vanilla edition in the country. OPPO is now gearing up to launch a new F-series phone in the country. A fresh teaser released by the company confirms that the name of the device is OPPO F17 Pro and it will be selling with a price of under Rs. 25,000.

The teaser released by the company states that the OPPO F17 Pro will be “the sleekest phone of 2020.” The company has revealed that the F17 Pro is a lightweight smartphone that weighs only 164 grams. Also, its thickness is only 7.48mm.

Want a new way to flaunt? The sleekest phone of 2020 is on its way. Stay tuned. #OPPOF17Pro #FlauntItYourWay pic.twitter.com/LVmAKE1jE1

— OPPO India (@oppomobileindia) August 20, 2020

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As can be seen in the teaser image, the phone has a SIM card tray and volume up and down buttons on the left edge. The OPPO F15 had featured a vertical camera module with four cameras inside it. The side of the OPPO F17 Pro gives of two camera sensors. Hence, there is a possibility that the F17 Pro could be featuring a square-shaped camera module with four cameras inside. The disclaimer text at the bottom of the teaser has revealed that it will be costing less than Rs. 25,000.

The Chinese firm is yet to confirm the launch date of the OPPO F17 Pro for India. Tipster Mukul Sharma had claimed recently that OPPO may announce the F17 series in the first week of September. At present, there is no official information available on the specifications of the OPPO F17 Pro. it is unclear whether the company will be also announcing the OPPO F17 vanilla variant with the Pro model.

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