Oppo recently announced its latest flagship phone for India: the Oppo F7. The Chinese company has seen its smartphone sales declines by a significant margin in the country over the last few months so there’s a lot riding on the shoulders of the F7.
The mid-range phone packs plenty of new features that should make it a hot pick among consumers. If you are interested in buying the Oppo F7 but have some questions about it, check out our FAQ below.
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Q) What are the full specifications of the Oppo F7?
A) The full specs of the Oppo F7 are as follows:
- Dimensions: 156 x 75.3 x 7.8 mm
- Weight: 158g
- Display: 6.23-inch 19:9 aspect ratio, FHD+ (2280 x 1080), Gorilla Glass 5
- Chipset: Octa-core MediaTek P60 clocked at 2.0GHz
- GPU: ARM Mali-G72 MP3 at 800MHz
- RAM: 4/6GB
- Storage: 64/128GB, microSD card slot
- Rear camera: 16MP PDAF, F/1.8 aperture, LED flash
- Front camera: 25MP, F/2.0 aperture, Screen Flash
- Sensors: Fingerprint scanner (Rear), Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient light sensor, eCompass
- Connectivity: LTE, VoLTE, Dual-SIM, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, microUSB
- Battery: 3400mAh non-removable
- Others: Android 8.1 Oreo, ColorOS 5.0, Face Unlock
Q) What are the key features of the Oppo F7?
A) The 25MP selfie camera on the Oppo F7 is easily its highlight. Its the highest resolution sensor that you will find at the front of a phone. The design is also equally impressive with its bezel-less front, though it is clearly inspired by the iPhone X.
Q) Is the handset water-resistant?
A) No, the F7 is not water or dust-resistant.
Q) Is the battery of the handset removable?
A) Due to its unibody aluminum build, the battery and rear cover of the Oppo F7 are not removable.
Q) How does the Oppo F7 compare to Vivo V9?
A) The Vivo V9 comes with a dual-camera at its rear, while the Oppo F7 makes use of only one. However, the Oppo handset is more powerful thanks to its MediaTek P60 chipset which can even rival the Redmi Note 5 Pro’s Snapdragon 636 chipset in benchmarks.
Q) What kind of SIM card slot does the phone have? Can I use two SIM cards and a microSD card at the same time?
A) The handset features a dedicated microSD card slot along with two SIM card slots. This means that you can use a microSD card along with two SIM cards on the phone at the same time.
Q) Is there an IR blaster on the handset?
A) No, the Oppo F7 lacks an IR blaster. This means you cannot use the phone to control other electronic devices around you.
Q) Is there face unlock on the Oppo F7?
A) Yes, there’s face unlock on the handset. And you can use it for locking apps and other system settings as well apart from just unlocking the device.
Q) Can one record calls in Oppo F7?
A) Yes, it has native call recording facility.
Q) Does the Oppo F7 feature FM radio?
A) Yes, there’s FM radio on the handset.
Q) Is the display on the Oppo F7 protected by Gorilla Glass?
A) Yes, the 6.23-inch display on the handset is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5.
Q) Can you lock apps using the fingerprint scanner on the Oppo F7?
A) Yes, you can lock apps using the fingerprint scanner on the device. You can even use face unlock to unlock locked apps.
Q) Where is the fingerprint scanner on the handset located? Is it touch-based?
A) The fingerprint scanner is located at the rear, and yes, it is touch based.
Q) How many fingerprints can one register on the Oppo F7?
A) 5.
Q) Can you record slow-motion videos on the Oppo F7?
A) Yes, it can but only at 720p @ 120fps. The handset is also limited to recording Full HD videos at 30fps.
Q) Can one make native video calls on the Oppo F7 without using a third-party app?
A) Yes, you can directly make video calls without using an app like Google Duo or Skype.
Q) Which version of Android does the handset run on?
A) Android 8.1 Oreo.
Q) Does the Oppo F7 support LTE and VoLTe networks? Will a Reliance Jio SIM work on the phone?
A) Yes, it supports LTE and VoLTE networks. It has full support for Reliance Jio’s VoLTE network on both its SIM card slots. However, you can only use one VoLTE network on the phone at any given time.
Q) What about VoLTE support on AirTel’s network?
A) Yes, the handset supports AirTel’s VoLTE network as well.
Q) Is there any kind of Quick Charging support on the Oppo F7?
A) Sadly, no. The Oppo F7 lacks support for any kind of fast or quick charging support.
Q) How much free storage space does one get on the handset out of the box?
A) Almost 51GB. This can be increased slightly by uninstalling some of the pre-loaded apps and bloatware.
Q) Can you uninstall or disable pre-installed apps on the handset?
A) Yes, you can uninstall or disable some pre-installed apps on the handset, but not all.
Q) Does the handset support USB OTG?
A) Yes, the handset supports USB On-The-Go. This allows you to directly connect pen drives, external hard disks and more using an adapter to the device.
Q) What’s the price of the Oppo F7?
A) It is priced at Rs 21,990. This is inclusive of a Rs 1,000 discount that will be available initially.
Q) What colors are the Oppo F7 going to be available in?
A) Depending on the storage option you select, the Oppo F7 will be available in the following colors:
- 64GB variant: Solar Red, Moonlight Silver, Diamond Black
- 128GB variant: Solar Red, Diamond Black
The Red variant, in particular, looks very hot especially with the black bezels at front.
Q) What contents do you get inside the retail box of the Oppo F7?
A) You get the phone, a 2A charger, a USB cable, SIM ejector tool, and some regulatory papers. Additionally, Oppo is bundling earphones and a soft TPU case with the phone. A screen protector is also pre-applied on the display.
Q) When does the Oppo F7 go on sale and where?
A) The handset goes on sale in India from April 2. The handset will be available for purchase through Flipkart and offline stores. You can buy the handset from here. As a pre-order and launch offer, Oppo is offering a Rs 1,000 discount on the handset on Flipkart. You can get an additional cashback/discount of 5 percent by using an ICICI Bank or Axis Buzz credit card.
What do you think about the Oppo F7? Do you plan to purchase one? Have any other questions about it? Drop a comment and we will answer them for you.
