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Oppo R17 Pro FAQs: Your queries and our answers

Oppo R17 Pro was launched in India yesterday at an event in Mumbai. The highlights of the smartphone are Snapdragon 710 chipset, triple rear camera set up with variable aperture, in-display fingerprint sensor, waterdrop notch display, and Super VOOC fast charging tech. Oppo R17 Pro was announced in India at a price tag of Rs. 45,990 and it will go on sale via Amazon starting from December 7. So, if you are planning to buy this new Oppo flagship, let’s check out Oppo R17 Pro FAQs here.

Oppo R17 Pro Full Specifications

Key Specifications Oppo R17 Pro
Display 6.4-inch AMOLED
Screen Resolution FHD+ 2340×1080 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Operating System Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS 5.2
Processor Octa-core 2.2GHz
Chipset Snapdragon 710
GPU Adreno 616
RAM 8GB
Internal Storage 128GB
Expandable Storage No
Rear Camera Dual: 12MP, f/1.5- f/2.4, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 20MP, f/2.6, Dual LED flash, TOF 3D stereo camera
Front Camera 25MP, f/2.0, 0.9-micron pixels
Video Recording 1080p
Battery 3,650mAh
4G VoLTE Yes
Dimensions 157.6 x 74.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight 183g
Sim Card Type Dual SIM
Price Rs. 45,990

 

Design and Display

Question: How is the build quality of Oppo R17 Pro?

Answer: Oppo R17 Pro has a solid build quality and the rear panel with the gradient design offers matt-finish texture which is smooth and gives it an attractive look. The back panel also gets a 3D curved Gorilla Glass 6 protection. If we talk about colors, we have the Radiant Mist version that is a combination of blue and purple. It changes with the angle from where you’re looking and with the lighting conditions. The device is tall but the curved glass back makes it comfortable to hold in one hand and it is also lightweight.

Coming to the front, there is a big waterdrop notch display. The notch is small and less intrusive than the typical wide notches. It houses a selfie camera, proximity, and ambient light sensors and earpiece. The bottom chin is thin so you will get full screen with a 91.5 percent screen-to-body ratio for an immersive experience.

Question: How is the display of the Oppo R17 Pro?

Oppo R17 Pro

Answer: Oppo R17 Pro sports a 6.4-inch FHD+ display with 91.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. It has more viewing space and because of the bigger screen the icons look sharp and color reproduction is also great. It also has good viewing angles. The dewdrop notch on the top of the screen is small and looks good. The display is also protected against scratches.  by Corning Gorilla Glass 6.

Question: How is the fingerprint sensor of Oppo R17 Pro?

Answer: The Oppo R17 Pro comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor which can unlock the phone in just 0.25 seconds.

Camera

Question: What are the camera features of Oppo R17 Pro?

Answer: Oppo R17 Pro’s triple rear cameras is its USP. The primary 12MP camera with a variable aperture can automatically adjust the lighting depending on the condition. The secondary 20 MP camera has a f/2.6 aperture. It also supports Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, Dual-LED flash. The third sensor is a TOF 3D camera that is used to capture 3D pictures. The pictures looked sharp with good detailing and good color reproduction. Especially, the Night Mode works really well in low light shots.

The 25MP front camera with Sony IMX 576 sensor and f/2.0 aperture is also a good performer in Oppo R17 Pro. This also results in some good selfies in various lighting conditions.

Question: What quality videos can be recorded on Oppo R17 Pro?

Answer: You can record 2160p videos on the Oppo R17 Pro.

Hardware, Storage

Question: Which mobile processor is used in Oppo R17 Pro?

Answer: The new Oppo R17 Pro is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 710 10nm processor clocked at 2.2GHz and coupled with Adreno 616 GPU. The Snapdragon 710 is a new processor that is built on the same tech as Snapdragon 845. It performs well in gaming and multi-tasking.

Question: How many RAM and internal storage options are available for Oppo R17 Pro?

Answer: The Oppo R17 Pro comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage option.

Question: Can the internal storage in the new Oppo R17 Pro be expanded?

Answer: No, the internal storage in Oppo R17 Pro is not expandable.

Battery and Software

Question: What is the battery size on Oppo R17 Pro? Does it support fast charging? 

Answer: The Oppo R17 Pro is powered by a 3,700 mAh non-removable battery. It supports Super VOOC Flash Charge fast charging support that can charge the phone in just 40 minutes.

Question: Which Android version runs on the Oppo R17 Pro?

Answer: The smartphone runs Android Oreo 8.1 out of the box with ColorOS 5.2 on top.

Connectivity and Others

Question: Does Oppo R17 Pro support dual SIM cards?

Answer: Yes, the phone supports two Nano-SIM cards using hybrid SIM card slots.

Question: Does it support both LTE and VoLTE networks?

Answer: Yes, the phone supports LTE and VoLTE networks. It also supports Dual VoLTE feature.

Question: Does it sport a 3.5mm headphone jack?

Answer: No, the phone does not sport a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Question: Does it support face unlock feature?

Answer: Yes, the phone supports AI based Face Unlock feature.

Question: How is the audio of new Oppo R17 Pro?

Answer: The phone is good in terms of audio with single bottom firing speakers.

Question: What sensors are there in Oppo R17 Pro?

Answer: The sensors on the phones include an accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Price and availability

Question: What is the price of Oppo R17 Pro in India?

Answer: The Oppo R17 Pro has been priced at Rs. 45,990 for the only 8GB/128GB variant.

Question: Where and when can I buy new Oppo R17 Pro?

Answer: The Oppo R17 Pro will be available to purchase online exclusively via Amazon.in starting from December 7. You can pre-order it from December 4 itself.

Question: What are the color options of Oppo R17 Pro available in India?

Answer: This Oppo R17 Pro will be available in Radiant Mist and Emerald Green color options.

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Satyendra Pal Singh

Satyendra explores the latest happenings in the tech world and writes stories about those. He likes to play around with the latest gadgets and shares his views through articles. In his free time, you can find him watching movies/TV shows and/or reading books.