Overall Score
55.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#5155)55.4
Performance(#7491)54.3
Camera(#5377)42.1
Display(#3845)70.5
Battery(#5685)43.5
Build(#219)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Oppo A37
Short Review
- The Oppo A37 features a sleek design with dimensions of 143.1 x 71 x 7.7 mm and a weight of 136 grams, utilizing Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and an aluminum back and frame.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi, but lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and Adreno 306 GPU, paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP shooter capable of 1080p video recording at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera caters to selfies.
- The battery capacity stands at 2630 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
- Running on Android 5.1 with ColorOS 3, the software experience is basic and lacks updates beyond its release.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device includes a headphone jack, which is a notable feature in its class.
- Overall, the Oppo A37 offers a solid build and decent performance for everyday tasks, but its specifications reflect its age in the smartphone market.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016, June 20
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0"
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2630 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2630 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions143.1 x 71 x 7.7 mm (5.63 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
Weight136 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGold, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), ColorOS 3
OS VersionAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), ColorOS 3
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes