OPPO A97 5G Spotted on China Telecom Ahead of Launch; To Feature Dual-Camera Setup, 5000 mAh Battery

OPPO A97 5G 12GB RAM variant will be priced at CNY 2299 (roughly Rs 27,300), according to the listing.

OPPO is gearing up for the launch of a new A-series smartphone. The company will launch the OPPO A97 5G soon. As the name suggests, the A97 will come with 5G network support. The exact launch date of the device is unknown. Meanwhile, specifications and design details of the A97 5G have leaked online.

The smartphone has been spotted on the China Telecom website. According to the listing, the OPPO A97 5G will launch in two storage options. The design of the device has also leaked online. Let’s take a look at the OPPO A97 5G design, specifications and other details.

OPPO A97 5G Design, Specifications Leaked

OPPO A97 5G will launch as a successor of the A96, which was launched in China and some other markets earlier this year. The China Telecom listing reveals that the phone will sport a dual-camera setup on the back. While the camera module has a glossy finish, the area around it has a matte layer. The camera module features two large circular cutouts, one of which houses the 48MP main camera. The other cutout houses the 2MP secondary sensor and the LED flash. For selfies, there will be an 8MP front camera.

The flat frame’s left side houses the volume buttons and the SIM tray, whereas the right edge has the power button. At the bottom edge are the 3.5mm headphone jack, the USB Type-C port and the speaker grille.

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The device sports a 6.56-inch display and is likely to offer a Full HD+ resolution. The device will also come with a 5000 mAh battery under the hood. It will measure 163.8×75.1×7.99mm and weigh about 190 grams.

The OPPO smartphone will launch in two storage options – 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB. It will launch in three colours – Quiet night black, deep sea blue and colourful cherry blossom.

According to the listing, the phone’s 12GB RAM variant will be priced at CNY 2299 (roughly Rs 27,300).