Oppo A17 128GB deals
The Oppo A17 is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Release date: 26 September 2022
Budget buyers, seniors, and first-time smartphone users who want a simple, reliable phone for calls, messaging, and basic social media at the lowest possible price.
Oppo A17 128GB
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No UK retailers currently stock the Oppo A17 in 128GB.
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About the Oppo A17
The Oppo A17 is a budget-friendly phone from late 2022 that focuses on delivering the essentials at the lowest possible price. The MediaTek Helio G35 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM keeps basic tasks like messaging, calls, social media scrolling, and light web browsing running smoothly, though demanding apps and games will test its limits. The 50MP main camera with PDAF is a pleasant surprise at this price, capturing sharper, more detailed photos than you would expect from a budget device. The 6.56-inch IPS LCD display at 720p resolution provides a large, readable screen for everyday use, and the 5,000mAh battery delivers reliable all-day endurance thanks to the efficient chipset. Storage is available in 64GB or 128GB variants with expandable microSD support. While it lacks fast charging, 5G, and water resistance, the A17 covers the fundamentals well. For buyers who simply want an affordable, reliable phone for basic communication and social media, the A17 does the job without pretence.
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Oppo A17 vs Oppo A18 — Key Differences
| Feature | Oppo A17 | Oppo A18 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56″ IPS LCD, 60Hz, 720p | 6.56″ IPS LCD, 90Hz, 720p |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Camera system | 50MP main + 2MP depth | 8MP main + 2MP depth |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, no fast charging | 5,000mAh, no fast charging |
| Build / Design | Standard plastic build | Standard plastic build |
| Storage options | Up to 6GB / 128GB + microSD | 4GB / 128GB + microSD |
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Oppo A17 Specifications
Spec Scores
Under £200 Phones · 125 phones
- Helio G35
- Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.56 inches
- 720 x 1612 pixels
- IPS
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 5 MP front camera
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 5,000 mAh
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
164.2 x 75.6 x 8.3
Weight
189 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
Colours
Midnight Black, Lake Blue, Sunlight Orange
Radio
FM radio
Body
Midnight Black, Lake Blue, Sunlight Orange
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
1080p@30fps
Second Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
Yes
Display
Type
IPS LCD
Display Size
6.56
Display Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Helio G35
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC
Internal Storage
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G
1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
Yes
USB
microUSB 2.0
NFC
No
GPS
GPS
Battery
Battery
5000
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity