
OPPO Philippines has announced that its newest A-series smartphone, the OPPO A96, is set to release in the country on May 4, 2022.
According to OPPO, the OPPO A96 is designed to be a "versatile and powerful smartphone for your daily grind." It has a durable yet stylish design, a long-lasting battery, powerful hardware, and software for superior performance.
Chiqui Tapawan, Head of Marketing Communications of OPPO Philippines, said that the A-Series has consistently been the "go-to smartphone of mobile gamers, male or female," which is why OPPO is upgrading this line to ensure that everyone gets the device they deserve.
"For years, we have been committed to delivering true-value-for-money smartphones with uncompromised and superior performance for gaming and even productivity of Filipinos," added Tapawan.
OPPO is gearing up with the OPPO A96 to quench mobile gamers' thirst for increased storage, a powerful battery, and a faster, more reliable smartphone, elevating their gaming experience to the next level.
The "Designed to be Powerful" device features a 5000mAh battery and 33W SUPERVOOC flash charging. OPPO A96 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Mobile Platform with 8GB + 256GB of memory and storage for a superior and smooth gaming experience.
Moreover, the OPPO A96 runs on ColorOS 11.1 for efficient and effortless performance. It features a 6.59-inch Color-Rich Punch-Hole Display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 1080x2412 FHD resolution for an immersive viewing experience.
Apart from its powerful features that enable superior performance, the OPPO A96 features a 16MP front camera and a dual-camera module on the back that includes a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP bokeh camera. It features the OPPO Glow Design for a fashionable, scratch- and fingerprint-resistant appearance and is available in two vibrant colors: Starry Black and Pearl Pink. Check out its full specs below.
OPPO A96 specs:
- Display: 6.59-inch FHD+ (2412 x 1080 pixels, 401 PPI) LTPS display, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
- GPU: Adreno 610
- RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X RAM (+5GB RAM Expansion)
- Internal storage: 256GB UFS 2.2
- microSD card support: Yes
- Dual-rear cameras: 50MP f/1.8 main, 2MP f/2.4 depth
- Single front camera: 16MP f/2.0
- SIM slot: Dual-SIM
- Network: 4G LTE
- WiFi version: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS support: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
- USB port: USB-C
- Headphone jack: 3.5mm audio jack
- Biometrics: Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted) and Face unlock
- Operating System: ColorOS 11.1 (Android 11)
- Battery and charging: 5,000mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC charging
- Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 191 grams
- Colors: Starry Black, Pearl Pink
OPPO A96 will launch on May 4, 2022. Official pricing is yet to be announced.