Oppo recently released the A57s, an affordable smartphone that packs a decent set of specs for its price range. Let’s dive into what this device has to offer.

Display and Design
The Oppo A57s sports a 6.56-inch IPS LCD with a 720 x 1612 resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. While not the sharpest, the 269 ppi pixel density should provide a reasonably crisp viewing experience. The display can reach up to 480 nits of typical brightness and 600 nits of high brightness mode.

The body has a glass front (Panda Glass), a plastic frame, and a plastic back. It measures 163.8 x 75 x 8 mm and weighs 187 grams. The A57s offers IP5X dust resistance and IPX4 water resistance.

Hardware and Performance
Under the hood, the A57s packs the Mediatek Helio G35 chipset, an octa-core processor with 4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. It’s paired with the PowerVR GE8320 GPU. While not a powerhouse, this should handle basic tasks and light gaming reasonably well.

The device comes in 4GB RAM and 64GB or 128GB storage variants, with support for microSDXC cards for expansion.

Cameras
In the camera department, the A57s features a dual rear camera setup – a 50MP f/1.8 main camera and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. It can record 1080p video at 30fps. On the front, there’s an 8MP f/2.0 selfie camera that also does 1080p video.

Battery and Charging
One of the highlights is the large 5000mAh battery that Oppo claims can be charged from 0 to 100% in 69 minutes with the included 33W wired charging.

Other Features
The A57s runs Android 12 with Oppo’s ColorOS 12.1 skin on top. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi AC, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and a USB-C port. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Conclusion
With its large display, long battery life, decent cameras, and capable hardware for the price, the Oppo A57s seems like a good value option for budget-conscious buyers looking for an all-around functional smartphone. What do you think of this new Oppo offering?