OPPO A57 (2022) debuts with MediaTek Helio G35 SoC

OPPO A57 (2022) debuts with MediaTek Helio G35 SoC
28 May 2022

OPPO has introduced the A57 (2022) as its latest 4G smartphone in Thailand. It arrived a month after A57 5G's China debut. As for the key highlights, the handset includes an LCD display, dual rear cameras, MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast-charging support.

It costs THB 5,499 (roughly Rs. 12,500) and comes in Glowing Black and Glowing Green shades.

Why does this story matter?
Fact

With a nearly 16% market share, OPPO is busy strengthening its hardware portfolio in Thailand where it continues to face stiff competition from Samsung. The A57 (2022) is a revamped version of the A57 (2016). It packs an improved design and several new-age features. It is also expected to arrive in India soon where it will take on entry-level offerings from Xiaomi and Infinix.

The handset bears an HD+ LCD screen
Design and display

OPPO A57 (2022) has a waterdrop notch design with noticeable bezels and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. On the rear, it features dual cameras and an LED flash. The handset sports a 6.56-inch HD+ (720x1612 pixels) LCD display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is offered in Glowing Black and Glowing Green shades. Dimensions-wise, it measures 7.99mm in thickness and weighs 187g.

It has a 13MP primary camera
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OPPO A57 (2022) packs a dual rear camera setup, comprising a 13MP (f/2.2) main lens and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth snapper. For selfies, it has an 8MP (f/2.0) front-facing camera.

A MediaTek Helio G35 SoC powers the device
Internals

OPPO A57 (2022) draws power from a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of RAM. Under the hood, it boots Android 12 with ColorOS 12.1 and packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast-charging technology. Connectivity options on the handset include 4G, dual-SIMs, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Type-C port.

OPPO A57 (2022): Pricing and availability
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OPPO A57 (2022) has a price tag of THB 5,499 (roughly Rs. 12,500) and is up for grabs in Thailand via several online retail sites. The smartphone is expected to arrive in India in a few weeks.