Oppo had just recently launched a new affordable 5G smartphone in India. This model was the Oppo K10 5G, which is different from the model that launched in China with the same name. And now, we managed to get our hands on this Indian variant of the Oppo K10 5G, so here is our review based on our experience with the new handset. So let’s see if the device is worth buying.

Oppo K10 5G Review: Design

In the title, I called the K10 5G a “premium budget smartphone,” despite it having a standard mid range price tag of 17,499 INR (roughly 225 US Dollars). There are some aspects of the device, which make it more akin to an entry level device, but then there are others that have it reach standards closer to a premium grade smartphone. Design is undoubtedly one of the areas that we see this “premium at a budget” philosophy being highlighted by the Chinese brand.

The Oppo K10 5G features a flat rear panel and rounded corners and I have been a fan of this design in recent smartphones from the company. My previous review of the Reno 7 Pro also highlighted this aspect as one of the attractive points regarding the device’s overall appeal and hand feel. Furthermore, the back panel also features a reflective metal texture and is even fingerprint and scratch proof as well. The K10 5G model I reviewed was the Ocean Blue model. While I typically prefer darker tones on my handset, the lighter color scheme was quite the looker, especially with the reflective finish.

The handset has a thickness of 7.99mm and weighs 190 grams. While it isn’t exactly a light phone, the overall size and thickness did make it easy to use with one hand as well. But for those that are afraid of dropping their sleek new device, worry not as the company also provides a protective case. The back also sports a large camera module that houses the dual camera setup and LED flash module, and yes there is a camera bump.

But unfortunately, Oppo’s Orbit Breathing Light, which is the LED notification found on some other models from the brand, did not make an appearance here. But, to Oppo’s credit, the smartphone packs stereo speakers as well. Like I said above, premium experience at a budget is showcased again with some high-end features on a budget price tag. The speakers were quite loud and for the most part clear, as long as you don’t crank it up to the max volume.

Display

Getting the specifications out of the way first, the K10 5G model in India sports a 6.65 inch LCD panel that has an HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It has an aspect ratio of 20:9 while also offers 100 percent sRGB, 100 percent DCI P3, and 96 percent NTSC color gamut as well. The device’s display also offers 480 nits of brightness, with a peak brightness of 600 nits.

Talking about the positives first, the higher refresh rate over the standard 60Hz is always a plus point. The 90Hz panel makes browsing through the UI smooth as butter, and the phone feels even more responsive because of this. I used the device on the “Natural” color mode and generally had a pleasant viewing experience when binging on Netflix. Notably, there are some models that offer 120Hz at the price point, but outside of gaming, the difference isn’t as noticeable.

However, and it’s a big “however” here, the 720 x 1612 pixel resolution was a huge let down. With my own primary smartphone with a FHD+ resolution being placed next to it, I could easily tell the difference in resolution. The display wasn’t blurry by any means, but with a large 6.56 inch panel and a pixel density of just 269 PPI, the individual pixels were easily noticeable without having to focus closely. I would’ve also preferred an OLED panel, but that’s probably a tall demand for such a tight budget. Regardless, a FHD+ panel would’ve offered a more enjoyable viewing experience. The device doesn’t have the brightest displays, but I didn’t face any hindrances under direct sunlight either.

Software

The K10 5G in India boots on Android 12 OS based ColorOS 12.1 version out of the box. Software has been one of Oppo’s strong suits in recent times and this is no exception with the custom skin on the K10 5G model, with multiple customization options being available to the user. I didn’t encounter any bugs or glitches when using the device, but there were some very rare lags at times. The in depth customization options lets you personalize icons, wallpapers, and even try on multiple themes on your device. The overall experience was solid, but ColorOS still has its fair share of bloatware present, although you can remove some of these as well.

Gaming & Benchmark

Under the hood, the Oppo K10 5G is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC. This chipset is paired with 8GB of RAM that can be virtually expanded and 128GB of internal storage as well. For games, I tested the smartphone with BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) and Asphalt 9. On the other hand, I chose 3DMark, AnTuTu, and GeekBench 5 for synthetic benchmarks. During gaming, the device managed to hold out well overall and was able to hit a smooth 30fps when running intensive games like Asphalt 9 and BGMI, although there were some notable stutters here and there.

This is also the time when I felt the phone get warm for the first time. Nothing too unbearable, but warm due to graphically intensive titles. The Dimemsity 810 SoC doesn’t exactly pack a powerful punch, but is still a capable chipset. In the synthetic benchmarks, the device scored 596 points in the single core test in GeekBench 5, and 1776 points in multi core tests. It also achieved a 368,919 score on the AnTuTu benchmark and a score of 1349 on the 3DMark Wild Life test.

Battery & Charging

The Oppo K10 5G is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging. As per official claims, the smartphone can be charged to over 50 percent in just 30 minutes, which was true. However, it takes more than an hour for the device to hit the 100 percent mark. With light use, I easily managed to have the K10 5G last for a little under 2 days. But once I started putting the handset through gaming, binge-watching videos, and even taking a lot of photos, the battery life easily dropped to under a day.

With basic internet browsing, YouTube videos, and some light gaming, the device still managed to have an battery life of a whole day. Mobile gaming had the biggest hit on the battery as expected, but the phone still managed to offer decent endurance. So, you can expect to see upwards of one day of battery life with light use, under a day with medium to heavy use, but you might have to charge twice if you’re gaming a lot.

Camera

On the rear, the Oppo K10 5G features a dual camera module. At this price range, a triple camera setup is available, but quality is more important than quantity of the sensors. Looking at the camera setup, the device packs a 48 megapixel primary shooter that is paired with a 2 megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the waterdrop notch panel houses an 8 megapixel selfie camera. Talking about the camera app, the device offers a number of different shooting modes alongside various beauty filters and more. Technically, the smartphone only offers shooting from a single sensor, while the other supplements it for certain functions like portrait shots. So let’s see how it performs.

Rear Cameras

The main camera is a 48 megapixel sensor that has an f/1.7 aperture. Under optimum conditions with plenty of lighting, the camera offers a robust performance overall. It is capable of capturing some solid shots that have rather bright and sharp colors. The company also offers the AI shooting mode and HDR mode as well, although the former barely showed any difference when compared to the regular mode. On the other hand, there were some minor differences with HDR enabled shots.

Oppo K10 5G Review: Primary Camera

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Interestingly, there were times when HDR did not help highlight the colors and shadows even during well lit scenes. But it always helped balance out exposure, especially shots which had sunlight in the horizon. One issue that often bugged me was the autofocus. There were times when the smartphone struggled to focus on a particular object in front, with the camera choosing to focus on the background instead. The pictures of leaves on a tree best highlighted this issue.

Oppo K10 5G Review: Primary Camera Night

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Scenes with low light appeared to be a weakness for the sensor, as shots had very visible noise and a lack of details. Additionally, using night modes sometimes added a grainy texture to the images as well. Night mode for the most part did not help in improving the image much in terms of exposure or brightness of the scene. However, it did help better highlight light sources to help balance out shots.

Talking a bit about the depth sensor, its primary function is to help distinguish depth in the form of portrait shots in Portrait mode. And it actually performed quite well, under good lighting conditions that is. Images taken in portrait mode helped define the subject and add a bokeh effect on the background, with good edge detection as well.

Random Daylight Shots

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Selfie Camera

The Oppo K10 5G has an 8 megapixels selfie shooter on the front. Similar to the rear camera, it also offers a night mode. Its selfie camera offered a mixed bag of experience. In proper lighting, the shots would have good exposure and decent details for the sensor size. But at times, the selfie shooter tended to blow up the exposure, which led to unnatural colors and skin tones. In low light, this issue became even more prevalent.

Oppo K10 5G Review: Selfie Camera

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Here, the Night mode is well appreciated. As you can see in our Night mode shots, a dark scene was lit up naturally without blowing up the exposure while also managing to retain a good amount of detail. Unfortunately, there is still some visible noise and blurriness in scenes that were not the primary focus, but that is to be expected in a low light condition.

Verdict

At a price tag of 17,499 INR, there are many alternatives that are also worthwhile instead of the Oppo K10 5G. These may offer a higher 120Hz refresh rate, more camera sensors, or even better performance as well. However, I believe that the K10 5G model wasn’t made to simply outdo another model based on performance alone. Its strong suit is the entire design, while offering capable specs.

And in that sense, it might be a good choice for those looking for a premium experience at a budget. But there are some other alternatives you can consider at this price range like the POCO M4 Pro 5G (Dimensity 810), Realme 9 Pro 5G (Snapdragon 695), Vivo T1 5G (Snapdragon 695), and even the Moto G71 5G (Snapdragon 695).

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Oppo has just launched a new mid range smartphone in India. It is the new K10 5G, which was announced earlier today (8th June 2022). While it has the same name as the model that was released in China back in April 2022, there are a number of differences with the Indian variant. So lets have a look.

Design & Display

The Chinese smartphone maker placed an emphasis on its look and design. This handset measures just 7.99 in thickness with its rear panel having a flat design with curved corners. The rear panel offers a reflective metal texture and is even fingerprint and scratch proof as well. On the rear, its dual camera setup is situated on the top left corner of the back panel.

Meanwhile, the front has a waterdrop notch design and a 6.56 inch LCD panel that has a HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate as well. This display has a 100 percent sRGB, 100 percent DCI P3, and 96 percent NTSC color gamut as well. It has a brightness of 480 nits and a peak brightness of 600 nits.

Specifications & Camera

Under the hood, the new K10 5G is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC that is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Notably, the memory can also be virtually expanded by 5GB. The device is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that also supports 33W fast charging as well. Other features include, IPX4 water resistance rating, dual stereo speakers, side mounted fingerprint scanner, and a USB Type C port for charging and data transfer. The device runs on Android 12 OS based ColorOS 12.1.

The rear features a dual camera setup, which includes a 48 megapixel primary camera paired with a 2 megapixel depth sensor. On the other hand, the front houses an 8 megapixel selfie shooter. The camera offers various shooting modes like Night, Video, Portrait, Expert, Extra HD, Panorama, and other usual camera options.

Pricing, Colors, & Availability

The new Oppo K10 5G has just been announced in India, but will go on sale starting from June 15. It will be exclusively available on Flipkart, a popular e-retailer in India and arrives with various bank offers as well. The device comes in two color options, namely Midnight Black and Ocean Blue. Since it is a mid range model, it is priced at 17,499 INR (roughly 225 US Dollars). We will be reviewing this smartphone soon, so stick around for more.

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OPPO recently teased the K10 5G smartphone, which will debut in India on June 8th. The teaser revealed the design of the smartphone, however, its specifications were still under wraps.

Now, a new teaser from the company confirms that the device will come with the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset.

The #OPPOK105G constantly works in beast mode, consuming minimum power while delivering maximum performance.
Launching on 8th June, 12PM.#LiveWithoutLimits #Stylish5GPerformer
Know more: https://t.co/3Ep497OkBP pic.twitter.com/JsqMfSOnfP

— OPPO India (@OPPOIndia) June 4, 2022

Images of the device have already been teased and tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has also leaked the specifications of the K10 5G.

The images reveal that the smartphone will come with flat edges, a flat back panel, and a rectangular camera module. The volume rocker is placed on the left side while the power button is on the right side. On the front, the smartphone has noticeable bezels and a dew-drop notch. The screen has a 6.56-inch LCD panel with HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate.

As mentioned above, the smartphone is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 810 5G chipset paired with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The device will come with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage on the top end. The K10 5G will draw power from a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

For photography, the device will likely bring a dual rear camera setup featuring a 48-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the device is said to have an 8-megapixel selfie snapper.

Other features of the smartphone include support for 7 5G bands, dual stereo speakers, a side-facing fingerprint reader, a 3.5mm audio jack, Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1, and OPPO Glow Design. It weighs 190 grams and has a thickness of 7.9mm.

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OPPO is soon to announce its latest 2022 lower mid-range smartphone offering – the Oppo K10 5G,  in India at an upcoming launch event happening on June 8th at 12 PM IST (UTC +5:30) / 2:30 PM Beijing Time (UTC +8).

Over the past few weeks, we have seen many official teasers and leaks of the Oppo K10 5G surface online and surprisingly, the Oppo K10 5G that is to be launched in India soon is not the same Oppo K10 5G that was launched back in China.

Specs and Hardware

As we previously reported this week, the Oppo K10 5G (India) will be featuring MediaTek’s Dimensity 810 5G SoC paired with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The Dimensity 810 SoC is the same one found on the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 11T 5G, so comparatively the device should provide excellent battery life with casual usage on TSMC’s industry-leading 6nm node process.

Coming to design, the front of the Oppo K10 5G will feature a 6.56-inch LCD panel with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The LCD screen has noticeable bezels and a dew-drop notch. The device features sharp flat edges like those newer iPhones and newer OPPO devices. From the back, the smartphone features a dual-camera setup with a 48MP main shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. 

OPPO will offer the Oppo K10 5G with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 5GB of extended RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It is said to draw power from a 5000mAh battery that supports OPPO’s 33W SuperVOOC fast charging. For biometric authentication, the Oppo K10 5G will feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the right side of the device.

Other features of the Oppo K10 5G include a dual SIM card slot, support for WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, WGPS, NFC, a USB-C charging port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Software, Colours and Pricing

The Oppo K10 5G (India) is expected to launch with OPPO’s latest ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12 out of the box. The device will be available in two colour options: Blue and Black. 

As for pricing, we have reported previously to expect the Oppo K10 5G to debut around ₹20,000 price range.

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Yesterday, a report emerged revealing the entire spec sheet of the upcoming OPPO K10 5G along with its renders. Now, the device has been officially teased along with its Indian launch date.

The K10 5G has received a dedicated micro site on Flipkart which reveals that it will launch on June 8 in India. The teaser has not revealed any specifications yet, so let’s take a look at the leaked specs to get an idea of what to expect.

OPPO K10 5G specs (rumored)

According to a previous leak by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, the smartphone will come featuring a 6.56-inch LCD panel with HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The screen has noticeable bezels and a dew-drop notch.

Under the hood, the device is said to feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 810 5G chipset paired with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. OPPO will offer the device with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It is said to draw power from a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The device will come preinstalled with Android 12 OS and ColorOS 12.1.

For optics, it will feature a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 48-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the device is said to have an 8-megapixel selfie snapper.

Other features of the smartphone include support for 7 5G bands, dual stereo speakers, a side-facing fingerprint reader, a 3.5mm audio jack, and OPPO Glow Design. It weighs 190 grams and has a thickness of 7.9mm.

Pricing & Availability

The smartphone will launch on Flipkart in India and will likely come in two colors – Blue and Black. At present, the pricing of the device is under wraps, but as the device is a rebranded version of the OPPO A77 5G which launched in Thailand at THB 9,999 (~$291; ₹22,750), we can expect the K10 5G to debut around ₹20,000 price range.

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There are going to be only two major known smartphone launches next week. Both of them are meant for India. They will be carried by two separate brands.

Out of two events, one of them will be by Motorola and the other by Oppo. Both of them will be announcing a budget smartphone each. Let’s take a look at these phones one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Motorola Moto G82 5G

The Motorola Moto G82 5G has been confirmed to debut in India on June 7. The handset will be announced via social media at 12 PM IST.

Since the device is already official in Europe, we know everything about it. The phone’s main highlights include a 6.6-inch FHD+ 120Hz 10-bit pOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, and an OIS-assisted 50MP primary camera.

The handset offers other features like a 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, dedicated MicroSD card slot, Android 12, 5,000mAh battery, and 30W fast charging support.

Oppo K10 5G

Oppo has scheduled an event in India for June 8. The live stream will begin at 12 PM on the company’s official Youtube channel. The firm has revealed to announce the Oppo K10 5G at this conference.

According to teasers and leaks, the Oppo K10 5G heading to India will be different from the original Chinese model. It is expected to be a rebranded Oppo A77 5G.

Therefore, the device will likely come with a 6.56-inch HD+ 90Hz display (LCD), Mediatek Dimensity 810 SoC, 48MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) dual-camera system, 8MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Android 12, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.

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