Latest 5G Smartphone Oppo K9 5G spotted on official website ahead of launch

Oppo, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, is all set to launch its latest 5G-compatible smartphone, the Oppo K9 5G, in China on May 6. The Oppo K9 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G SoC, as per previous official leaks. The smartphone is also likely to feature a 64-MP triple rear camera setup and a 65W fast charging system.

According to the latest reports, the Chinese brand has listed the new 5G phone on its official Chinese website, which also reveals some key features of the upcoming smartphone. Let’s take a look at the Oppo K9 5G specifications and other leaked details. Also Read: Vivo iQOO Z3 with Snapdragon 768G SoC, 8GB RAM spotted on Geekbench

Oppo K9 5G Camera and Branding Details

The Oppo K9 5G, set to launch in China on May 6, features a punch-hole camera on the top left corner of the display and a rectangular camera module at the rear end. Additionally, the rear camera module houses a triple rear camera system and an LED Flash, separated by a multi-colour line. It means that there is a dazzling line that separates the cameras, adding a touch of personality to the rear design.

The Oppo branding is positioned at the bottom left edge of the device. The black colour option also features embossed branding at the rear end, which states 09-K Super Performance. These details were spotted on the official website of Oppo. Also Read: Realme GT Neo with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, India launch happening soon

According to reports, Oppo is likely to launch a new pair of TWS earphones and a smart band alongside the latest Oppo K9 5G smartphone. The TWS earphones are expected to be called Oppo Enco Air. Also Read: Oppo Find N 5G, the company’s first foldable smartphone to launch this month

Oppo K9 5G: Features and Specifications

The Oppo K9 smartphone boasts a 6.43-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a global eye protection mode. Here, the K9 5G prioritises the users’ well-being with a global eye protection mode. Thus, ensuring comfortable viewing even during marathon sessions. The Oppo K Series smartphone display comes from the house of Samsung, ensuring high-quality visuals.

• Security and Authentication

The smartphone also features a sixth-generation fingerprint scanner placed underneath the display, providing more secure biometric authentication. The next-gen under-display fingerprint scanner offers lightning-fast and secure biometric authentication. Also Read: Oppo Pad: Upcoming Oppo Tablet to Launch in India in First Half of 2022

• Oppo K9 5G with Snapdragon 768G

The Oppo K9 smartphone features an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G SoC. This chip pairs with the Adreno 620 GPU. This powerhouse processor tackles demanding tasks and games with ease. Thus, letting users multitask, game, and stream without breaking a sweat. Also Read: ColorOS 13 Update: Features and Roadmap for compatible Oppo mobiles and tablets

The smartphone comes with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Additionally, the Oppo device packs in a 4300mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging, allowing it to charge from 0 to 100 percent within 35 minutes, as per the company’s report. Also Read: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Pro under testing, to launch in Q3, 2021

• Triple Rear Camera Setup: 64-MP main camera

Meanwhile, the upcoming Oppo K9 5G smartphone will feature a 64-MP triple rear camera setup. The camera setup includes a 64-MP primary sensor along with an 8-MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The third lens features an unknown depth or macro sensor. For selfies and video calling, the front camera features a 32-MP sensor to take selfies.

Oppo K9 5G Price

The Oppo K9 smartphone is available in China with a starting price of CNY1,999 ($310/€255) for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. For CNY200 ($30/€25) more, you can get double the storage. Meanwhile, we don’t have any information regarding the Oppo K9 5G India launch. Unfortunately, I do not have any information on the availability of this phone in other countries. Also Read: Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo launched; starts at Rs 15.99 lakh; first look

• Oppo K9 Rivals

Some of the rivals of Oppo K9 5G are:

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G: This smartphone features a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. This 5G smartphone comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G SoC, paired with an Adreno 642 GPU. The device comes with 6GB/8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. Furthermore, the device gets its backup from a 4250mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
• Realme GT Neo: This smartphone features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, paired with a Mali-G77 MC9 GPU. The device comes with 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Meanwhile, the device packs in a 4500mAh battery that supports 50W fast charging.
• OnePlus Nord CE 5G: This smartphone features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It features an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC, paired with an Adreno 619 GPU. The device comes with 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Additionally, the device comes with a 4500mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging.