Oppo has launched two new phones, the A60 5G and A40, for less than $300 in Australia, and both sound like they can hold up to the rigours of daily life.
Each phone carries an IP54 rating, meaning they’re dust and water-resistant. It’s uncommon for phones at this price to include the certification. Often, you’ll see budget handsets advertised with a vague “water-repellent” disclaimer.
To go into slightly more detail, an IP54 rating means a device is protected against dust in addition to water splashes. So, you can’t dunk either the Oppo A60 5G or A40 in water, but they’ll be fine if you spill a drink on them. One of the new touted features is “Splash Touch” which reportedly lets you accurately navigate the touchscreen when wet.
Oppo also advertises its new phones as having “Military-Grade Shock Resistance”, certified to the MIL-STD 810H standard. In other words, the handsets should survive the occasional drop or bump.
But what’s on the inside? Starting with the Oppo A60 5G, you’ll find a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip with 8GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage. Meanwhile, the A40 uses a Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen1 chip along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage.
Both handsets employ a 6.67-inch 720p LCD display, like the Oppo A80. The A60 supports a maximum 120Hz refresh rate, while the A40 goes up to 90Hz. They also include a 5,100mAh battery, with support for Oppo’s 45W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging.
Oppo A60 5G and A40 price in Australia
Out now in Australia, the Oppo A60 5G costs $299 and comes in two colours: Nebula Red and Ocean Blue. Slightly cheaper, the Oppo A40 costs $259, with Starlight White and Sparkle Black as its colour options.
You can find the new phones from the usual suspects, including JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks, Big W, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, and Oppo’s online store.
Oppo has recently put a noticeable focus on phone durability and toughness. It’s an interesting point of difference to pursue but it makes sense. Not many budget phones include IP ratings or military-grade certifications, so these handsets could appeal to people keen to prolong their investment.
Usually, tougher materials and better water resistance require spending more money upfront. For some folks, that’s just not feasible. Perhaps Oppo is trying to reverse the “boots theory”. Popularised by Terry Pratchett, the theory suggests that cheaper products need replacing more often, therefore costing more over time and trapping people in a cycle of only being able to afford cheaper goods.
Or I could just be overthinking things. Either way, tougher affordable phones sound good to me.
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