Oppo A17
#2938
Oppo A55
#2937Category Breakdown
Oppo A17
Oppo A55
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
59.659.6
Summary
- The Oppo A17 features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Oppo A55 has a slightly smaller 6.51-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Helio G35 chipset, but the A55 variant includes a slightly enhanced Helio G35G version.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 50 MP main sensor, but the A55 adds a macro lens, enhancing its versatility.
- Both phones come with a 5000 mAh battery, but the A55 supports 18W charging, whereas the A17 does not support fast charging.
- The A17 runs on Android 12 with ColorOS 12.1, while the A55 operates on Android 11 with ColorOS 11.1, indicating a newer software experience for the A17.
- The A55 is also equipped with USB Type-C and Bluetooth 5.0, providing better connectivity options compared to the A17's microUSB and Bluetooth 4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A17
Oppo A55
General
Release Date
2022, September 26
2021, October 01
Announced
2022, September 26
2021, October 01
Description
N/A
Not to be confused with Oppo A55 5G
Display
Size
6.56"
6.51"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ), 550 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
NEG T2X-1
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.2 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
163.6 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
189 g
193 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Lake Blue, Sunlight Orange
Rainbow Blue, Starry Black, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
OS Version
Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes