This week, Oppo unveiled the R39,999 Find X10 Pro Max. While the triple-200MP camera setup was certainly impressive, we reckon Saffas might make more time for the company’s A7 Pro 5G. Revealed in China back in September, Oppo has brought its latest mid-ranger to the country for R12,999 — two grand more than the A6 Pro.
Despite the price hike, Oppo may have something worthy here. That’s all down to the 8,000mAh battery — a big jump up from last year’s 6,500mAh offering. The cameras, too, seem a lot more impressive than their counterparts on paper, though whether they return tangible results remains to be seen in person.
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We got a peek at the Surfing Blue colourway at the launch, and we’ve gotta say that images don’t do it justice. It’s a big step-up over the drab Shine Titanium the company is currently selling. The rest of its makeup is familiar, packing power and volume buttons, with a USB-C port handling the 45W wired charging.
The 6.57 AMOLED (2,372×1,080) display remains largely unchanged from the last generation. It’s still 120Hz-capable and has a peak brightness of 1,400 nits in high-brightness mode — matching its predecessor. It does offer at least one (very minor) upgrade: a typical brightness of 800 nits, beating the A6 Pro’s 600 nits.
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One department you can always count on an upgrade is the silicon. Oppo has technically jumped to the Dimensity 6360 Max, though the boost is likely to be negligible. A paltry 6GB of RAM presents another sore spot for those hoping to turn their A7 Pro 5G into a proper workhorse. We can’t fault the 256GB of storage, though.
If the promise of a larger battery didn’t have you reaching for your wallet, perhaps a 50MP selfie sensor will do the trick. It joins the A7 Pro’s only rear camera — another 50MP effort. Compared to last year’s 16MP shooter that handled Instagram posts, it’s quite the upgrade. But it certainly won’t be for everyone, especially at this price.
