Sturdy Oppo A80 is made for clumsy folks like me

Light and thin, the new Oppo A80 is built to take a beating, aiming to prove that entry-level phones can go the distance.

As the latest in the brand’s A-series of budget-conscious phones, the A80 employs a technology Oppo refers to as “360-degree Damage-Proof Armour Body”. It’s essentially a fancy way of saying they’ve amped up the durability so the phone can withstand more drops and bumps. On top of that, a case designed to enhance its durability comes included with the phone.

That should help protect the phone’s 6.67-inch screen, which runs at a smooth 120Hz albeit at 720p resolution – a common trade-off among affordable phones. Interestingly, Oppo opted for an LCD screen instead of the increasingly popular pOLED technology. This is likely to help boost brightness, with the A80 reaching 1,000 nits at its peak.

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On the inside, the Oppo A80 wields the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chip with 8GB of RAM. By using some of the spare 256GB onboard storage, you get up to an additional 8GB of virtual RAM to help speed things up.

Oppo’s SUPERVOOC fast-charging technology returns, supporting up to 45W wired charging speeds. The A80’s 5,100mAh battery is slightly larger than most handsets, indicating a decent level of battery life.

Photography is a strong suit of Oppo’s, and the A80 sports a 50MP main camera, supported by a 2MP portrait lens and an 8MP selfie shooter. Once you’ve taken the photo, this is Oppo’s first A-series model to include the AI Eraser that removes background objects automatically.

Oppo A80 release date and price in Australia

Out today, Oppo’s latest handset costs $369 from many of the usual retailers including JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks, Big W, Harvey Norman, and The Good Guys. You can also order one directly via Oppo’s online store.

Of the two colours the Oppo A80 comes in, Moonlight Purple stands out, while Starry Black plays it safer. In terms of price, this phone goes head-to-head with Motorola’s Moto G85, as Australia’s phone market gets even more competitive.

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