The OPPO A1 5G 50MP camera phone is now official in China, bringing a 50-megapixel dual rear camera, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, and a 5,000 mAh battery to the mid-range 5G segment. Launched as a follow-up to the OPPO A1 Pro, this new model is available in a single 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant priced at RMB 1,999 (approximately ₹23,900).
OPPO A1 5G 50MP Camera and Display Specifications
The OPPO A1 5G sports a 6.72-inch FullHD+ LCD display with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels. The screen runs at a 120 Hz refresh rate with a 240 Hz touch-sampling rate and reaches a peak brightness of 680 nits.
On the camera front, the phone packs a 50 MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture paired with a 2 MP mono portrait lens at f/2.0. For selfies and video calls, a dedicated 8 MP front camera is built in.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.72-inch FullHD+ LCD, 2412 x 1080 px |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (240 Hz touch sampling) |
| Brightness | 680 nits |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB (expandable up to 1 TB via microSD) |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP (f/2.0) |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W SuperVOOC |
| OS | Android 13 with ColorOS 13 |
| Connectivity | 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, USB Type-C |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| Price | RMB 1,999 (~₹23,900) |
Performance, Battery, and Connectivity
Under the hood, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 handles processing duties while the Adreno 619 GPU takes care of graphics. The phone ships with Android 13 layered under ColorOS 13, and the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB configuration can be supplemented by a microSD card up to 1 TB.
Power comes from a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 67W SuperVOOC fast charging, keeping downtime to a minimum. Connectivity is comprehensive: the device supports both 5G and 4G on dual SIM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor provides quick biometric security.
How It Compares to the OPPO A1 Pro
OPPO positioned the A1 5G as a more accessible alternative to the OPPO A1 Pro launched the previous year. While it scales back some premium touches, it retains the same 50 MP main camera resolution and adds 67W SuperVOOC fast charging, making it a competitive option in its price tier.
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