Overall Score
60.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#2471)60.8
Performance(#2490)64.8
Camera(#4552)42.4
Display(#2614)75.5
Battery(#2379)58.5
Build(#11074)68.8
Comparisons Featuring Oppo A36
Short Review
- The Oppo A36 features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 185g, available in Black and Blue colors.
- Its 6.56-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals at a typical brightness of 480 nits.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, the phone delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
- The rear camera setup includes a 13 MP main sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 8 MP front camera handles selfies.
- The device is equipped with a robust 5000mAh battery, though it lacks fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 11 with ColorOS 11.1, it offers a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of stereo speakers is notable, yet it retains a headphone jack for wired audio.
- Overall, the Oppo A36 combines decent specifications with a stylish build for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, January 10
Announced2022, January 10
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.56"
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate90Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight185 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 11, ColorOS 11.1
OS VersionAndroid 11, ColorOS 11.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes