Oppo has officially launched the new Oppo A18 in Nepal. It is the latest A-series budget smartphone from the brand in Nepal. The smartphone is the successor to the Oppo A17. It comes with an impressive set of specs & features such as a 90 Hz Sunlight Display, MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, 8 MP dual camera, 5000mAh battery, and so on. Here, let’s dive deep into the specifications, features, availability, and Oppo A18 price in Nepal below.
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Major Highlights
- 6.56 inches HD+ LCD Display
- 90Hz Refresh Rate
- IPX4 water & IP5X dust resistance
- 8 MP Dual Camera
- MediaTek Helio G85 SoC
- 5000mAh Battery
Oppo A18 Overview
Design
Starting off with the design of the Oppo A18, the device comes with the OPPO Glow design. It features a water drop notch screen and a plastic frame, which is common among budget-friendly smartphones. In terms of dimensions, it measures 163.74 mm in height, 75.03 mm in width, and 8.16 mm in thickness. So, the device strikes a balance between form and functionality. With a weight of about 188g, it remains comfortable to hold and carry. There is also IPX4 water & IP5X dust resistance. The smartphone is available in different color options Glowing Blues, as well as Glowing Black.
Display
The Oppo A18 features a huge 6.56 inches HD+ IPS LCD Display panel along with a 1612 x 720 pixels screen resolution. It is not only visually captivating but also 16.7% lighter and consumes 14.3% less power. The phone also has a 90Hz refresh rate and a 90Hz touch sampling rate, and interactions are highly responsive.
You can also choose between two color modes, vivid with a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut or gentle with 100% sRGB, providing a wide range of 16.7 million colors. The display remains clear with its impressive 720 nits of maximum brightness. Similarly, for biometrics security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor & a Face Unlock.
Performance
Talking about the performance of the device, the Oppo A18 is fueled by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset based on 12 nm processing. It is an octa-core CPU consisting of two Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores. This chipset comes with a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, so it handles graphics tasks capably.
In terms of memory configuration, it is coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage on board. It also has options of up to 1TB of extra storage via a dedicated microSD card slot. Whereas on the software front, it is running on ColorOS 13.1 based on Android 13 OS.
Camera
Moving on to the optical department of the Oppo A18, The smartphone sports a dual-camera setup at the rear. It consists of an 8 MP main camera with f/2.0 aperture & AF support and a 2 MP mono camera with an f/2.4 aperture. While on the front, the smartphone comes with a 5 MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture for selfies & videos.
As for the videography aspect of the smartphone, the rear camera records videos up to 1080p @ 30fps. Similarly, the front camera is capable of recording videos up to 720p @ 30fps. The Smartphone offers various camera features like Night, Video, Photo, Time-lapse, Portrait, PRO, PANO, Google Lens, Sticker, and more.
Battery and Others
The Oppo A18 gets its juices from a massive 5000mAh battery that lasts for a whole day. It also has 10W fast charging. Oppo claims that the device offers up to 7 hours of gaming and up to 32 hours of calling. Likewise, even when the battery drops to a mere 5%, it can provide over 1.6 hours of talk time.
As for the connectivity features of the Oppo A18, the device features a 4G network, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n/;WLAN 2.4G/WLAN 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, SBC, AAC, aptX HD, and LDAC, Beidou: B11; GPS: L1; GLONASS: G1; Galileo: E1; QZSS: L1, USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, a loudspeaker with stereo speakers, 3.5 mm headphone jack, etc.
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Oppo A18 Technical Specifications
- Dimension: 163.74 mm x 75.03 mm x 8.16 mm
- Weight: 188 grams
- Display: 6.56 inches IPS LCD HD+ display, 20:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, 1612 x 720 pixels, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 100% sRGB, 16.7 million colors, 720 nits brightness, 269 PPI density, IPX4 water & IP5X dust resistance.
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G85 processor; 12 nm mobile platform
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: ARM Mali-G52 MC2
- RAM: 4GB LPDDR4x RAM
- Memory: Internal storage of 128GB EMMC5.1; expandable via a dedicated microSD card slot
- Software: Colors 13.1 Based on Android 13 OS
- Rear Camera: Dual Camera Setup
- 8 MP Main Sensor, f/2.0 aperture, PDAF
- 2 MP Mono camera f/2.4 aperture
- Rear Video: 1080p @ 30fps
- Front Camera: 5 MP Selfie camera, f/2.2 aperture
- Front Video: Up to 720p @ 30fps
- Battery: Non-Removable Li-Po 5,000mAh battery, 10W charging support
- Colors: Glowing Blue, as well as Glowing Black.
- Security: Fingerprint (Side-mounted) & Face Unlock
- Sensor: Accelerometer, Geomagnetic sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity sensor, Step counter
- Network: 4G
- 4G Bands: b1, b3, b5, b7, b8, b20, b28, b38, b40, b41
- Connectivity: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n/;WLAN 2.4G/WLAN 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, SBC, AAC, aptX HD, and LDAC, Beidou: B11; GPS: L1; GLONASS: G1; Galileo: E1; QZSS: L1, USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, a loudspeaker with stereo speakers, 3.5 mm headphone jack, etc.
- Oppo A18 Price In Nepal: Rs. 15,999 (4/128GB) [Official]
Oppo A18 Price In Nepal And Availability
The Oppo A18 price in Nepal is Rs. 15,999 for the 4/128GB variant. It is available for sale in authorized Oppo stores and shops in Nepal. It is available in different color options Glowing Black, as well as Glowing Blue.
Smartphone Model | Price in Nepal (Official) |
Oppo A18 (4/128GB) | Rs. 15,999 |
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Our Verdict
The Oppo A18 offers a balanced set of features for its price. Its 6.56-inch 90Hz display provides an enjoyable visual experience. The phone rocks a MediaTek Helio G85 processor and 4GB of RAM, it offers reliable performance for everyday tasks. The dual-camera setup on the back and a 5MP selfie camera allow for versatile photography. With a generous 5,000mAh battery, this phone ensures extended usage, although the charging speed is relatively modest at 10W. It includes essential features like 4G connectivity, various sensors, and both fingerprint and face unlock for security. Overall, the Oppo A18 provides good value for budget-conscious consumers.
So, What do you think about this smartphone? Are you satisfied with the specs and pricing of the budget smartphone? Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts in the comment section.
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