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Oppo A74 5G
Oppo A74 5G
Oppo A74 5G
Oppo A74 5G
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7.7/10
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The Oppo A74 5G currently has an Informr score of 7.7 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 16 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2 GHz
Processor
Processor
2 GHz
6.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.5"
48+ MP, f/1.7
Camera
Camera
48+ MP, f/1.7
5000 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

The Oppo A74 5G is another highly competent budget phone from this reliable brand, but it doesn’t really do anything to stand out in a competitive field. It provides a well-balanced package with 5G connectivity and a design that’s tame and plasticky, but nonetheless solid. However, that cutting-edge...

- Jon Mundy, TrustedReviews
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

The Oppo A74 5G does a few things better than the A74 LTE and relies on a 90 Hz LCD instead of a 60 Hz OLED, among other things. However, Oppo leaves one advantage of the LC technology unused by using PWM. The SoC is newer, which not only means a higher performance, but also a better efficiency, whi...

- Daniel Schmidt, Notebookcheck
Craving Tech
Craving Tech

OPPO A74 5G is a perfect phone for those who are looking for a 5G phone with good performance and smooth refresh rate. Realme 7 5G has a slightly pricier tag but I find that OPPO A74 5G is actually more responsive and snappier.

- Michael Aulia, Craving Tech
DxOMark
DxOMark

The Oppo A74 5G has two weaknesses, particularly when compared with the non-5G model  — charging and nighttime power consumption. But with well-controlled consumption in nearly all other use cases, and offering 2 days 16 hours of autonomy with moderate use, the Oppo A74 5G provides a reasonably good...

- Lynn Anderson, DxOMark
Pokde.Net
Pokde.Net

Overall, the OPPO A74 is a decent enough device thanks to its battery performance and lovely AMOLED display for your daily usage. It is however hampered by their choice of using a Snapdragon 662. That being said, the device is still considered an entry-level offering from the brand.

- Raja Idris, Pokde.Net


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Oppo backs up the A74 5G with a 2 Years parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
6.5"

The Oppo A74 5G's screen size is 6.5 inches with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution.

Processor
2 GHz

There is a Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm) Octa-core 2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 11 operating system (OS).

Camera
48+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 48+ MP, f/1.7 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 16+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
128 GB

Internal memory is 128 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
5000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 5000 mAh battery. Oppo's performance ratings are 1620 minutes.

A74 5G Specs

Overview
Release Date April 14, 2021
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 11

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Processor Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm) Octa-core 2 GHz
Internal Storage 128 GB
RAM 6 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Mobile / Cellular Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, AAC, aptX HD, LDAC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
48+ Megapixels, f/1.7
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, 2nd camera feature (8 MP, F2.2, Ultrawide), 3rd camera feature (2 MP, F2.4, Macro), 4th camera feature (2 MP, F2.4, Depth), HDR, Slow motion recording, Time lapse mode
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
16+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Aperture F2.0
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density 405 pixels
Size 6.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, 90Hz refresh rate
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Up to 780 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 1620 minutes
Standby Time Up to 16.67 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Fluid Black, Space Silver
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.29 x 7.47 x 0.84 cm (6.4 x 2.9 x 0.3 in)
Weight 190 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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