Overall Score
45.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#2864)45.6
Performance(#2857)73.8
Camera(#5368)29.6
Display(#2353)77.8
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3021)57.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Oppo A18
Short Review
- The Oppo A18 features a sleek design with dimensions of 163.7 x 75 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 188 grams, available in Glowing Black and Glowing Blue.
- It sports a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz, providing smooth visuals at 720 nits peak brightness.
- Powered by the Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 chipset, it offers decent performance with an octa-core CPU and a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, paired with options of 64GB or 128GB storage and 4GB RAM.
- The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps.
- The 5000 mAh battery ensures extended usage, although it lacks fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 13 with ColorOS 15, the software is upgradable to Android 15, providing a modern user experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB Type-C 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device also retains a headphone jack, which is becoming less common.
- Overall, the Oppo A18 balances essential features with a solid build and reliable performance.
Specifications
General
Release Date2023, September 27
Announced2023, September 27
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.56"
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits (peak)
Resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate90Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesPanorama
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions163.7 x 75 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
Weight188 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsGlowing Black, Glowing Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 15, ColorOS 15
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass