OPPO A9 2020 review

Expert Rating
3.5/5
Design
★★★★★
★★★★★
Display
★★★★★
★★★★★
Software
★★★★★
★★★★★
Camera
★★★★★
★★★★★
Performance
★★★★★
★★★★★
Battery
★★★★★
★★★★★
Pros
  • Gorgeous design
  • Long-lasting battery life
  • Capable cameras
Cons
  • Mediocre performance
  • No full HD+ display

“Our take on OPPO’s latest affordable smartphone – the A9 2020” 

After years of reigning champion in the affordable segment, OPPO is struggling to find its feet amidst the ever-growing competition from brands like Redmi and its own subsidiary, Realme. To that extent, the company has announced the OPPO A9 2020 in India, a smartphone that hopes to tilt the balance back in the brand’s favour by offering features like a quad-camera setup and a mammoth battery. To know more about the smartphone and how it fares amidst the competition, read on our full review.

Verdict

The OPPO A9 2020 has a lot going for it, including a stylish design, a never-ending battery life, and capable cameras. However, the lack of a full HD+ display and a Snapdragon 7xx processor are the bane of the phone’s existence.

Therefore, if you want the best bang for your buck, then you’ll be better off with a Redmi or a Realme smartphone in the same price range. However, if you are an OPPO loyalist and don’t need oodles of horsepower under the hood, then the A9 2020 is definitely worth a closer look.

Editor’s rating: 3.5 / 5

Pros:

  • Gorgeous design
  • Long-lasting battery life
  • Capable cameras

Cons:

  • No full HD+ display
  • Mediocre performance