Category Breakdown
Oppo A59
Oppo A97
Performance
84.390.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
75.875.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
74.275.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
46.752.1
Summary
- The Oppo A59 features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Oppo A97 has a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A59 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6020 chipset, whereas the A97 uses the more advanced Dimensity 810, offering improved processing capabilities.
- Camera-wise, the A59 has a dual rear setup with a 13 MP main sensor, while the A97 boasts a 48 MP main sensor, providing superior image quality.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging, ensuring good longevity.
- The A59 runs on Android 13 with ColorOS 15, while the A97 operates on Android 12 with ColorOS 12, indicating a more updated software experience for the A59.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A59
Oppo A97
General
Release Date
2023, December 22
2022, July 12
Announced
2023, December 22
2022, July 12
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
Unspecified
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide)
12 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 52% in 30 min
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
8.1 mm thickness
163.8 x 75.1 x 8 mm (6.45 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
187 g
188 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silk Gold, Starry Black
Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, ColorOS 15
Android 12, ColorOS 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

