Oppo A74 Deals - September 2026
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Spec scores
£200-£399 Phones · 196 phones
Performance
1.3
/5
Display
2.4
/5
Rear Camera
1.3
/5
Front Camera
2.7
/5
Battery
2.5
/5
Color
All
Black
Storage
All
128GB
Budget buyers who want an AMOLED screen, all-day battery life and fast charging, and who are happy staying on 4G rather than paying more for 5G.
Oppo A74 SIM Free (1 deals)
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A74 128GB (Black)
Cost breakdown
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£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£99.00
About the Oppo A74
The Oppo A74 made an unusual choice for a budget phone: it spent the money on the screen and the battery rather than the processor. You get a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel with proper blacks and good contrast, which is a noticeable step up from the LCDs fitted to most rivals at this level, plus a 5,000mAh battery and 33W SuperVOOC charging that refills it far faster than budget phones usually manage. The compromise is the Snapdragon 662, a 4G-only chip that handles messaging, browsing and video comfortably but stumbles in demanding games, and a 60Hz refresh rate that feels dated next to the 90Hz panels of its 5G-equipped stablemates. The 48MP main camera is fine in daylight, the 2MP macro and depth sensors contribute little, and video recording is capped at 1080p. Practical touches survive: there is a headphone jack and a microSD slot alongside the 128GB of storage. Software support has run out. It remains a sensible cheap phone for someone who values screen quality and battery life over speed and does not need 5G.
Expert Rating
3.7
(2 reviews)
Price History
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Oppo A74 vs Oppo A54 5G - Key Differences
| Feature | Oppo A74 | Oppo A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.43-inch AMOLED, 1080x2400, 60Hz | 6.5-inch LCD, 1080x2400, 90Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 662 (4G only) | Snapdragon 480 (5G) |
| Rear cameras | 48MP main, 2MP macro, 2MP depth | 48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, 2MP depth |
| Battery and charging | 5,000mAh, 33W SuperVOOC 2.0 | 5,000mAh, 18W |
| Weight | 175 g | 190 g |
| Dimensions | 160.3 x 73.8 x 7.95 mm | 162.9 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm |
| Storage | 128GB plus microSD up to 256GB | 64GB plus microSD up to 256GB |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Oppo A74 worth buying?
It is a decent budget choice if you want an AMOLED screen and long battery life cheaply. The Snapdragon 662 is slow for gaming, the phone is 4G only, and official software support has ended, so treat it as a low-cost everyday handset rather than a long-term purchase.
Does the Oppo A74 support 5G?
No. The standard Oppo A74 uses a Snapdragon 662 and connects over 4G LTE only. Oppo sold a separate A74 5G model with a Snapdragon 480 chip if 5G matters to you.
How long does the Oppo A74 battery last?
The 5,000mAh battery routinely lasts well beyond a day of normal use, helped by the power-efficient chip and the 60Hz AMOLED display. It charges at 33W using Oppo's SuperVOOC 2.0, reaching a little over half charge in around 30 minutes.
Does the Oppo A74 have expandable storage and a headphone jack?
Yes to both. There is a microSD slot supporting cards up to 256GB alongside the 128GB of built-in storage, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired earbuds.
Is the Oppo A74 camera good?
The 48MP main camera takes acceptable photos in daylight but struggles in low light. The 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensors add very little, and video is limited to 1080p, so there is no 4K recording option.
Should I get the Oppo A74 or the Oppo A54 5G?
The A74 has the better screen, an AMOLED panel rather than the A54 5G's LCD, and much faster 33W charging. The A54 5G answers with 5G connectivity and a 90Hz refresh rate, though it charges at only 18W and is heavier. Pick the A74 for screen and charging, the A54 5G for future-proof connectivity. Compare Oppo A54 5G deals.
Oppo A74 Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 196 phones
- Snapdragon 662
- Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
This phone
25%
Avg
42%
Best
93%
This phone
25%
Avg
50%
Best
100%
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.
- 6.43 inches
- 1080 x 2400 pixels
- AMOLED, 800 nits peak
This phone
47%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
47%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
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
- 48 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
This phone
25%
Avg
39%
Best
70%
This phone
25%
Avg
41%
Best
95%
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.
- 16 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
53%
Avg
59%
Best
90%
This phone
53%
Avg
60%
Best
93%
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
- 33W wired, 54% in 30 min
This phone
49%
Avg
51%
Best
86%
This phone
49%
Avg
53%
Best
100%
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
160.3 x 73.8 x 8
Weight
175 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
Colours
Radio
Unspecified
Body
Prism Black, Midnight Blue
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
48
Primary Camera Video
1080@30fs
Third Camera
48 , f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 2 (macro) Auxiliary lens
Primary Selfie Camera
16 , f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
Display
Type
AMOLED, 430 nits (typ), 800 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.43
Display Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 662
GPU
Adreno 610
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
No
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
33W wired, 54% in 30 min
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass