HIGHLIGHTS:
- Oppo K9 5G is the latest 5G smartphone from the brand
- The smartphone was launched on 6th May 2021 in China
- The price of Oppo K9 5G in China is CNY 1,999 and CNY 2,199 for 8/128 GB and 8/256 GB, respectively
On 6th May 2021, Oppo introduced a new smartphone as Oppo K9 5G. It also introduces smart TV, a pair of TWS earbuds, and a fitness band at the launch event. The price of Oppo K9 5G in China is CNY 1,999 (around NPR 36,300) for 8/128 GB and CNY 2,199 for 8/256 GB. Accordingly, the expected price of Oppo K9 5G in Nepal is NPR 40,000 for the base variant (8/128 GB) and NPR 45,000 for the 8/256 GB.
Oppo K9 5G Overview
Oppo K9 5G has a great display and performance; it is very lightweight. It also has fast charging support for the battery. The cooling technology in Oppo K9 5G performs at its best.
Design and Build Quality
Oppo K9 5G packs a 6.43-inches FullHD+ Super AMOLED display. It has a touch sampling rate of 180Hz and possesses a refresh rate of 90Hz. A selfie camera is on the top-left in a punch-hole cutout. The resolution of the smartphone is 1080 x 2400 pixels and has an aspect ratio of 20:9.
On the rear, Oppo K9 5G houses a triple camera on the top-left side. The camera sits in the rectangular module. Along with the camera, it also has an LED flash. The smartphone has two color options: black and gradient. It has a thickness of 7.9 mm and weighs 172 grams.
The display has a sixth-generation fingerprint reader underneath. It works fast and accurately.
Performance
Oppo K9 5G is powered by Qualcomm SM7250-AC Snapdragon 768 5G, with a 7 nm fabrication process. Likewise, the octa-core processor has Kryo 475 Prime, clocking at the speed of 2.84 GHz. It has Kryo 475 Gold with a clocking speed of 2.4 GHz. And finally, Kryo 475 Silver with a speed of 1.8 GHz.
For sustained performance, Oppo K9 5G has a 3D liquid-cooling system consisting of a copper plate, a vapor chamber, and a multi-layer graphite sheet. Adreno 620 takes care of the graphics.
The base variant of the smartphone combines 8 GB of RAM with 128 GB of storage, whereas the other variant has 8 GB of RAM combined with 256 GB of inbuilt storage.
Oppo K9 5G runs Android 11 out of the box that is based on ColorOS 11.1
Camera
For photography and videography, Oppo K9 5G features four cameras: a triple rear camera and a single front camera. The rear camera comprises a 64 MP primary camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2 MP macro camera.
The rear camera can record the footage in 4K at 30 frames per second (fps) and 1080 at 30 or 60 fps.
Oppo K9 5G flaunts a 32 MP selfie camera with an aperture of f/2.4. It can capture the video in 1080p at 30fps.
Battery
Oppo K9 5G packs a Li-Po 4300 mAh non-removable battery. It supports 65W fast charging through a USB Type-C port.
As per the advertisement, it takes 35 minutes for the battery to fill 100% charge.
Opo K9 5G Specifications
Dimension | 159.1 x 73.4 x 7.9 mm i.e.,(6.44 x 3.01 x 0.31 in) |
Weight | 172 grams |
Display | 6.43-inches, Super AMOLED, 430 nits (typ), 750 nits (peak) 90Hz refresh rate 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio 409 PPI density |
OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250-AC Snapdragon 768 5G (7 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
GPU | Adreno 620 |
RAM and storage | 8GB RAM with 128GB storage 8GB RAM with 256GB storage |
Main Camera |
Triple:
4K@30fps, 1080p @30/60/120fps |
Front Camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 1080p@30fps |
Battery | Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable 65W Fast Charging (100% in 35 minutes) |
Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
Colors | Black, Aurora |
Oppo K9 5G Expected Price in Nepal and Availability
Oppo K9 5G is available in China with a starting price of CNY 1,999 for the base variant of 8/128 GB, while the 8/256 GB variant costs CNY 2,199. There is a very low probability of Oppo K9 5G to launch in Nepal; however, the expected price of Oppo K9 5G in Nepal is NPR 40,000 for the 8/128 GB model and NPR 45,000 for the 8/256 GB model.
Oppo K9 5G Variants | Price in China | Expected Price in Nepal |
Oppo K9 5G (8/128 GB) | CNY 1,999 | NPR 40,000 |
Oppo K9 5G (8/256 GB) | CNY 2,199 | NPR 45,000 |
The recent offerings from the brand, which are available in Nepal, are Oppo F19 and Oppo F19 Pro.