In addition to being supported by 5G technology, the Oppo A74 is supported by quite good specifications in the entry level segment. Namely the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor, a combination of 6GB LPDDR4X RAM and a 5000mAh battery. For the Oppo camera, it embeds a 48MP main camera, a 2MP bokeh camera, and a 2MP macro camera to capture smaller details.
Looking at the specifications that are carried, it seems that this device is very feasible to have and be relied on in daily communication activities. But before bringing it home, it's a good idea for you to read our review, and what is the impression of Cellular using the Oppo A74, here's a summary:
Unboxing Oppo A74 5G
Appearance
The die-casting aluminum alloy technology on the Oppo A74 allows the thickest part of the motherboard cover to only have a thickness of 0.21mm, while the battery is strengthened on both sides.
The Oppo A74 triple camera design with rounded corners arranged in a rectangular formation makes the device look more premium. The Oppo A74 also features a contemporary color Prism Black which gives a futuristic black color and Midnight Blue in the form of an ice blue gradient made with the Oppo dip dye process.
Display
Meanwhile, DC Dimming will control the brightness by varying the power supplied to the screen. This feature will minimize flicker or flickering on the Oppo A74 screen that is not visible by adjusting the screen to 2048 levels of dimming so that the user's eyes will not get tired easily. Oppo A74 also features a software solution to control temperature by adjusting CPU frequency, detecting temperature and optimizing commonly used applications to lower temperature.
Hyper Boost technology in applications and games on the Oppo A74 responds faster and smoother. Hyper Boost can improve touch sensitivity and game responsiveness, while reducing lag, increasing frame rates, and increasing scene loading times.
Users can improve the performance of their favorite games by adding them to the list in Game Space, which will help improve game performance. Game Assistant gives users quick access to game settings by dragging up the sides of the screen. Users can choose to block distractions, focus entirely on the game running by blocking notifications and calls through the Game Focus Mode feature, or still feel the need to receive important messages. Meanwhile, Bullet Notifications will display messages by scrolling directly on the game screen.
Memory Expansion
Oppo A74 5G users will be given the option of RAM expansion in sizes ranging from 2GB, 3GB, and 5GB on their smartphone. Memory expansion technology will provide daily performance improvements on user's smartphone devices, especially for A74 5G devices where with the support of 5th generation network technology, users will get many benefits from faster device performance for applications that utilize this network such as in multimedia use or playing games.
Multitasking will feel smoother with the support of this technology, especially for young content creators who use a lot of image and video editing applications that also require a lot of memory. Users can enable this feature through the following Steps:
- First, make sure to update Color OS 11.1 to the latest version, namely the ColorOS 11.1 version. To check the ColorOS version on the Oppo A74 phone, visit the Settings menu and scroll down until there is the “Software Update” option. Next, click on the option and make sure the ColorOS version is updated to the latest version.
- If you have, open the "Settings" menu, select the "About Phone" option, and click "RAM". In this menu, there will be three RAM expansion options available, namely 2 GB, 3 GB, and 5 GB.
- The virtual RAM capacity can be increased according to user requirements. To do this, slide the toggle to the amount of virtual RAM you want to add.
- After scrolling the toggle, immediately restart your Oppo A74 phone so that this setting can be applied. See Photos Oppo A74's RAM pad can be expanded up to 11 GB.
- When the phne turns on again, access the "Settings" menu and select "About Phone". The "RAM" option will display an indicator stating the amount of RAM plus virtual RAM, in this example "6.00 GB + 5 GB".
Camera
Equipped with AI Scene Enhancement, the Oppo A74 camera can recognize visible objects intelligently. This feature can automatically adjust light conditions, colors and contrasts in every shot whether it's plants, landscapes, food, flowers, beaches, sunrises and sunsets, or other scenarios. For night photography needs, Oppo equips this device with the Night Mode feature so that it can still capture clear images when the light is dim.
The 16MP front camera comes with the AI Beautification feature which has the ability to measure ambient light and then apply beautification effects according to Indonesian skin tones. This feature is very pronounced, especially when users take selfies or selfies.
Of course, the editors can't wait to try the Oppo A74 5G camera, so far, Oppo's camera is really reliable. As usual the editor tries to take selfies by relying on photo and portrait modes without setting anything on the camera. For the results of the image in the photo mode option, the resulting image is clearly visible pores and facial details. Meanwhile, for the details and taking portraits, it doesn't look natural, there are no wrinkles or pores on the face. However, both of them produce original colors, such as the color of the veil, and lipstick.
In addition to trying selfie photos, the editors also rely on outdoor photos. The object of the photo is still clearly visible in detail. The resulting color is not much different from the main sensor. We also rely on Zoom, 5x and 10x with quite a distance, the results are still clear and detailed, because the writing on the other hand can still be read quite clearly.
In addition to relying on the zoom on the Oppo A74 camera, we also tried to capture animal photos by relying on the rear camera with bokeh and portrait modes. For the bokeh, the background cat photo is a little over, but overall the picture is quite good and clear. Likewise for photos of rabbits, photos were taken with bright sunlight, the details of the fur and the reflection of the sun are also detailed.
The next photo is shooting at night. Night conditions that are less light can sometimes make the photos look out of focus, shaking or swaying, blurry or shaded, and even looks like a lot of noise or spots. We also tried to take night photos with the Oppo A74 5G. The Oppo A74 4G looks like it's a hassle when it's used for night photos. Photo details will drop and a lot of light noise is distracting. The use of Night Mode is often less helpful in solving this problem.
The photo below we took a photo using night mode, the photo is not blurry and looks clear even in low light.
In general, the Oppo A74 4G rear camera can produce detailed photos and natural colors during the day. The dynamic range of this camera is also wide, characterized by a smooth transition of dark and light. The quality of the Oppo A74 4G selfie camera is not too far from the rear camera.
User Experience For A Sense Of Security
When the Oppo A74 battery is running low, Super Power Saving Mode will maximize the remaining battery power by lowering the CPU frequency, changing the backlight, and effectively adjusting the selected messaging application. With only 5% battery remaining, users can still talk for 2.7 hours or use WhatsApp for 1.3 hours. At night, Super Nighttime Standby saves device power. When not charged, the phone will only consume 2% of the battery power.
Meanwhile, AI Night Charge protects Oppo A74 from overcharging and overheating by limiting charging to 80% of full capacity. Recharging will continue 60 minutes before the user wakes up. As an additional security measure, Charging Heat Control will regulate the temperature of the Oppo A74 by making adjustments to the CPU frequency and using a graphite tube when an increase in the device's high temperature is indicated.
For personal security, Oppo A74 comes with several security and privacy features in the ColorOS 11.1 operating system. The App Lock feature is very useful if the user has a habit of lending the device to friends or family. This feature will protect personal data and certain applications with a passcode. The next feature, Private Safe allows users to store private photos, videos, documents and more while preventing others from accessing them. If the user is in an emergency and threatened, the Oppo A74 provides assistance in the form of All-Scenario SOS. By tapping the power button five times in succession, users can quickly access a hotline to call emergency services.
Conclusion:
With a price of less than IDR 4 million, with capable camera features, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor, 6GB RAM, 5000mAh battery capacity with 33W Fast Charger, and 5G it seems that you don't need to think twice about buying the Oppo A74
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