Oppo Announces Android 14-Based ColorOS 14 March Rollout Timeline: Details

Oppo officially introduced the Android 14-based ColorOS 14 globally in November 2023. It comes with a new water-based Aquamorphic design and a Trinity Engine that is claimed to improve the overall performance of a phone. The company has now announced the devices which will get the stable version of the ColorOS 14 in March. It also confirmed that a model will receive the beta version of the update later this month in India. Notably, earlier this year, the Oppo Reno 11 5G series launched in the country with ColorOS 14 out-of-the-box.

In a community post, the company confirmed that Oppo A78 users in India will start getting a beta version of the ColorOS 14 starting March 19. The post also listed several handsets which are in the process of receiving the stable version of the ColorOS 14 update. Oppo also notes that the timeline is “approximate and subject to change” depending on model, country and carriers and that some of the features will vary owing to the hardware features of certain models.

The official ColorOS 14 update is currently rolling out to the users of the following models in March – Oppo Find N3, Oppo Find N3 Flip, Oppo Find N2 Flip, Oppo Find X5 Pro, Oppo Find X5, Oppo Find X3 Pro, Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ 5G, Oppo Reno 10 Pro 5G, Oppo Reno 10 5G, Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G, Oppo Reno 8 5G, Oppo Reno 8, Oppo Reno 8T 5G, Oppo Reno 8T, Oppo Reno 7, Oppo F23 5G, Oppo F21s Pro, Oppo F21 Pro, Oppo K10 5G, Oppo A98 5G, Oppo A78 5G, Oppo A77 5G, Oppo A77s, Oppo A77, Oppo A58, Oppo A57, Oppo A38, and Oppo A18.

ColorOS 14 introduces aquamorphic-themed ringtones as well as Aqua Dynamics design, which brings newer animations and user interface patterns. It also comes with an AI-powered Smart Touch feature which allows users to select text, images, and videos from the system and third-party apps and collect them on the File Dock, which can be used to share content across apps quickly.

The Trinity Engine element of the ColorOS 14 comes with three enhancers – RAM, ROM, and CPU, each helping in the most productive use of memory, storage and processor in each of the handsets. This is claimed to improve the overall performance of the phone while also ensuring sustainable power usage.


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Oppo A79 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC, 50-Megapixel Camera Debuts in India: Price, Specifications

Oppo A79 5G was launched in India on Friday as the latest offering in the A-series lineup. The new 5G phone comes in two colour options and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Oppo A79 5G features a 6.72-inch full-HD+ display with a centrally located hole punch cutout. It flaunts a 50-megapixel dual camera setup and houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W SuperVOOC fast charging. The battery is claimed to offer up to 26 hours of talk time on a single charge. The Oppo A79 5G arrived as a successor to the Oppo A78 5G. It will compete with the likes of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G, Vivo T2 5G, and Samsung Galaxy M34 5G in the market.

Oppo A79 5G price in India, availability

The new Oppo A79 5G is priced in India at Rs. 19,999 for the sole 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It is offered in Glowing Green and Mystery Black colour options and is currently up for pre-booking via Oppo’s e-store, Amazon, Flipkart, and other major retail outlets. Sale of the handset will begin on October 28.

Sale offers on the Oppo A79 5G include up to Rs. 4,000 discount on purchases made using SBI, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, IDFC First, AU Finance Bank, One Card, and BoB cards. The no-cost EMI options start at Rs. 3,333 per month. Further, shoppers can exchange an old smartphone and get a Rs. 4,000 exchange bonus with their purchase.

Oppo A79 5G specifications

The dual SIM (Nano) Oppo A79 5G runs on ColorOS 13.1 and sports a 6.72-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) LCD screen with up to 90Hz refresh rate, 391ppi pixel density, 650nits of peak brightness, and 91.4 screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by a 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC, coupled with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS2.2 storage. With the RAM Expansion feature, the available memory can be virtually expanded up to 16GB by using unutilised storage.

Oppo A79 5G
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For optics, the Oppo A79 5G has a dual rear camera unit, comprising a 50-megapixel primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and 77 degree field of view, along with a 2-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture lens. For selfies and video chats, there is an 8-megapixel front-facing snapper with an f/2.0 aperture lens.

Connectivity options on the Oppo A79 5G include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB Type-C port, USB OTG, GPS, and A-GPS. Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, gravity sensor, pedometer, and proximity sensor. It has an in-display fingerprint sensor for authentication and supports face unlock feature.

The Oppo A79 5G is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W SuperVOOC fast charging. The fast-charging feature is claimed to fill the battery from zero to 51 percent in 30 minutes. The battery is also said to deliver up to 26 hours of talking time and a maximum 14 hours of video playback time on a single charge. It measures 165x76x7.9mm and weighs 193 grams. The handset also offers an IPX4 rating.


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Oppo A78 4G With Snapdragon 680 SoC, 67W SuperVOOC Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo A78 4G has been unveiled in Indonesia as the latest handset in the company’s A-series smartphone lineup. The new 4G smartphone comes with several noticeable changes compared to its 5G counterpart — Oppo A78 5G — that is currently available for purchase in India. The Oppo A78 4G runs on a Snapdragon 680 SoC. Its display features a hole punch cutout for the selfie camera, while the phone has a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup. The Oppo A78 4G is available in a single 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration with an option to “expand” the RAM up to 16GB utilising unused inbuilt storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W SuperVOOC fast charging.

Oppo A78 4G price

Oppo A78 4G price is set at IDR 35,99,000 (roughly Rs. 20,000) for the single 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. It is currently listed on Oppo’s online store in Indonesia in Black Mist and Sea Green (translated from Indonesian) colour options.

Upon ordering Oppo A78 4G, customers will get a free pair of the company’s Oppo Enco Buds 2 earphones in White shade. Details regarding the global availability and pricing of the new Oppo A78 4G are yet to be revealed.

To recall, the 5G variant of Oppo A78 was launched in India in January with a price tag of Rs. 18,999.

Oppo A78 4G specifications

The dual SIM (Nano) Oppo A78 4G runs on Android 13-based ColorOS 13.1 and sports a 6.43-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) AMOLED screen with up to 90Hz refresh rate and a maximum 180Hz touch sampling rate. The display has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, a pixel density of 409ppi, 430 nits of peak brightness and 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by a Snapdragon 680 SoC, coupled with an Adreno 610 GPU and 8GB of RAM. As mentioned, the available RAM can be virtually expanded up to 16GB using unutilised storage.

For optics, the Oppo A78 4G has a dual rear camera unit, comprising a 50-megapixel primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. Selfies and video calls are managed by an 8-megapixel front-facing snapper with an f/2.0 aperture. The handset offers 256GB of storage.

Connectivity options on the Oppo A78 4G include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, gravity sensor, gyroscope, in-display optical sensor and proximity sensor. It has a fingerprint sensor for authentication and supports face unlock feature.

Like the Oppo A78 5G, the company has equipped the Oppo A78 4G with a 5,000mAh battery unit. The battery supports 67W SuperVOOC charging. Besides, the Oppo Reno 8 measures 73.23x161x7.99mm and weighs 180 grams.


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Oppo A78 4G Design Renders, Key Specifications Tipped, Said to Launch Soon

Oppo A78 4G will reportedly launch soon. The 5G version of the model, the Oppo A78 5G, was released in India earlier this year in January. The phone came with a 6.56-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen, is powered by an octa-core 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 33W wired SuperVOOC fast charging support. Now, ahead of any official announcement, a new report has suggested key specifications of the 4G model and cites leaked design renders of the same. 

According to a 91Mobiles Hindi report, citing tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414), Oppo is expected to release the budget 4G phone soon. Tipped to be offered in Black and Mint Green colour options, the Oppo A78 4G model could launch in a configuration of 8GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. The phone is also said to allow storage expansion through an external microSD card.

As per the design renders shared in the report, the Oppo A78 4G is seen with a flat frame and a metal unibody design. It appears to have slim side bezels, and is shown with a left-aligned hole-punch slot at the top of the display. Relative to other bezels, the chin of the handset appears to be thicker.

Oppo A78 4G design render
Photo Credit: 91Mobiles Hindi

 

A dual rear camera unit alongside an LED flash is seen on the phone in two different circular cutouts placed on a slightly raised elliptical module. The dual rear camera unit of the Oppo A78 4G is expected to include a 50-megapixel primary rear sensor with an aperture of f/2.0 and a 2-megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/2.4. The front camera is likely to feature an 8-megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/2.0.The bottom edge of the handset is seen with a microphone cutout, a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a speaker grille. The volume rocker and power button appear on the right edge of the phone.

Expected to be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G SoC, the purported Oppo A-series smartphone is likely to run Android 13 with ColorOS 13.1 skin. The Oppo A78 4G is likely to sport a 6.43-inch full-HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 90Hz and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

The Oppo A78 4G will reportedly pack a 5,000mAh battery with 67W wired fast charging support. It is also expected to support Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C connectivity. The phone is likely to carry an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance. Tipped to feature a 3.5mm audio jack, the handset is likely to measure 160.1mm x 73.2mm x 7.93mm in size and weigh 180 grams.


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Oppo A78 5G Price in India, Launch Date, Specifications Tipped, Said to Get MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC

Oppo is gearing up to launch their next phone in the Oppo A series. The Chinese manufacturer is reportedly set to reveal Oppo A78 5G this month in India. The upcoming handset could make its debut in India on January 14, according to a report. Along with the launch timeline, the report also dives into the phone’s expected price and specifications. The Oppo A78 5G is said to succeed the Oppo A77 5G that launched in Thailand last year in June.

According to a report in Appuals, the Oppo A78 5G is just over a week away from its India launch. Besides the reported January 14 launch date, the report also provides insights into the phone’s specifications, design, and pricing.

A leaked image of the purported Oppo handset on the website hints that the device could be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. The Oppo A78 5G is also tipped to feature a 6.6-inch screen while carrying 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

The image also suggests that the Oppo A78 5G could sport a dual rear camera setup, including a 50-megapixel primary sensor and another 2-megapixel secondary lens. The handset is said to have an 8-megapixel front camera as well. Additionally, it could come with a 5,000mAh battery. According to the report, the device could run Android 13-based ColorOS 13.0 out-of-the box.

The report also tips that the Oppo A78 5G base variant could be priced in the Rs. 18,500 to Rs. 19,000 range. Oppo has, however, not yet confirmed any details for the handset, neither have they revealed an official launch date or price.

Oppo launched the A77 5G last year in June, but the phone didn’t make its way to the Indian market. The Oppo A77 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset and features a 6.56-inch HD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate. The company, however, did launch the 4G variant of the handset here in August. The Oppo A77 4G runs on a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC and features a 6.56-inch LCD HD+ display with a 60Hz refresh rate.


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