Engineering:Oppo R9
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| Brand | OPPO |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | OPPO |
| Series | OPPO R series |
| First released | March 2016 |
| Predecessor | OPPO R7 |
| Successor | OPPO R11 |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Dimensions | 151.8 × 74.3 × 6.6 mm |
| Mass | 145 g |
| Operating system | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with ColorOS |
| CPU | Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Removable storage | microSD, up to 128 GB |
| Battery | 2,850 mAh |
| Display | 5.5-inch AMOLED, 1920 × 1080 pixels |
| Rear camera | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 16 MP |
OPPO R9 (global phone: Oppo F1 Plus) is an Android smartphone developed by OPPO. It was officially announced in China on 17 March 2016 alongside the larger OPPO R9 Plus.[1] The device was positioned as a camera-focused smartphone and was marketed with emphasis on its 16-megapixel front-facing camera, slim metal body, fingerprint sensor and VOOC Flash Charge support.[2]
History
The OPPO R9 was introduced as part of OPPO's R series, succeeding the OPPO R7 lineup. The R9 and R9 Plus were launched in China in March 2016, with the R9 priced at CNY 2,799 at launch.[1] OPPO later scheduled the India launch of the R9 and R9 Plus for 5 April 2016.[3]
The phone was also noted by technology reviewers for its design resemblance to Apple's iPhone 6s.[4]
Specifications
Design
The OPPO R9 features a metal unibody design with a slim profile. It measures 151.8 × 74.3 × 6.6 mm and has narrow side bezels. A fingerprint sensor is integrated into the front home button.[1]
Hardware
The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P10 octa-core processor. It includes 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, with support for microSD card expansion through a hybrid SIM slot.[1]
The device is equipped with a 2,850 mAh battery and supports OPPO's VOOC Flash Charge technology.[2]
Display
The OPPO R9 has a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels.[1]
Camera
The R9 includes a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and a 13-megapixel rear camera. The front camera was promoted as a major feature of the device, reflecting OPPO's focus on selfie photography in the R series.[2]
Software
The OPPO R9 was launched with ColorOS based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.[1] In 2017, OPPO released an Android Marshmallow update for the R9, R9 Plus and F1s.[5]
Reception
CNET described the OPPO R9 as a smartphone with a strong focus on selfies and design. A CNET preview also highlighted the handset's iPhone-like design and camera-focused positioning.[6][7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Oppo R9 and R9 Plus official: 16MP front-facers on both". 17 March 2016. https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_r9_and_r9_plus_official_16mp_frontfacers_on_both-news-17276.php.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Oppo R9, R9 Plus Smartphones With 16-Megapixel Selfie Cameras Launched". 17 March 2016. https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/oppo-r9-r9-plus-camera-focused-smartphones-launched-814912.
- ↑ "Oppo R9, R9 Plus Smartphones India Launch Set for April 5". 24 March 2016. https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/oppo-r9-r9-plus-smartphones-india-launch-set-for-april-5-818883.
- ↑ "Oppo's R9 looks just like the iPhone 6S". https://www.cnet.com/pictures/oppos-r9-looks-just-like-the-iphone-6s-pictures/.
- ↑ "Oppo rolls out Android Marshmallow update for R9, R9 Plus and F1s, brings dual SIM support". 3 April 2017. https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/oppo-r9-r9-plus-f1s-android-marshmallow-software-update-969252-2017-04-03.
- ↑ "Oppo R9 preview". https://www.cnet.com/reviews/oppo-r9-preview/.
- ↑ "How Apple lost China to Oppo and Vivo". 22 June 2016. https://www.livemint.com/Companies/6zVARoFu1ju4THl2oMQHNP/How-Apple-lost-China-to-two-unknown-local-smartphone-makers.html.
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