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Published on August 29th, 2024 | by Adrian Gunning

The OPPO A80 Brings Superior Durability and AI-Enhancements to the A Series

Leading smart technology brand, OPPO Australia, has today announced the launch of the OPPO A80, its latest entry-level handset, retailing at $369. Built to provide all-round endurance and longevity within a stunning design, the new A series smartphone features a 360° Damage-Proof Armour Body for impact resistance, a 120Hz Ultra Bright Display, AI LinkBoost, AI Eraser, and a large 5,100mAh Hyper-Energy Battery with 45W SUPERVOOC™ Flash Charge.

Since its launch in 2008, the OPPO A Series has garnered the loyalty of 700 million users globally. Today, OPPO officially announces the All-Round Durable Champion, the A80, bringing OPPO’s self-developed generative AI technology and elevated durability to the series.

“This year, OPPO will equip more than 50 million users’ phones with generative AI technology globally. Accelerating the adoption of AI phones, we are introducing generative AI technology to the A series for the first time,” said Michael Tran, Managing Director of OPPO Australia. “We are excited to bring this innovative AI technology to Australian users through our new A80 handset, making advanced technology accessible.”

AI Features Make A Series Debut

The OPPO A80 elevates using experience on the A series to new heights through the power of AI. OPPO’s proprietary AI LinkBoost uses a system-level AI model to ensure stable connections in any location. With this, users can enjoy seamless connections when gaming or watching online videos even in areas with weak signal or busy networks.

OPPO’s AI Eraser has also been introduced to the A series for the first time. Using the power of OPPO’s generative AI model, AI Eraser can identify and remove unwanted people or objects from images and seamlessly fill in the gaps to create a flawless shot without any traces of editing.

Extreme Reliability and Durability

The OPPO A80’s 360° Damage-Proof Armour Body features a new reinforced internal structure and a suite of drop-resistant materials like Panda Glass (twice-reinforced) for the screen cover that ensure the phone can withstand most everyday drops and impacts.

For even greater protection against accidental drops, the OPPO A80 also comes with a newly designed Anti-Drop Shield Case in the box. Equipped with this case, the phone can endure 450 rotations in a tumble test unscathed, demonstrating a 200% increase in protection compared to when it is without the case.

The OPPO A80 not only boasts durability but also maintains a sleek and luxurious design, measuring just 7.68mm in thickness and weighing approximately 186g. Featuring a premium, glossy middle frame design and an angular rectangular camera decorative area on the back cover, the phone exudes a sophisticated look and feel from top to bottom. The two colourways — Moonlight Purple and Starry Black — add a further alluring vibe to the design.

Best-in-Class Entertainment

A standout entertainment feature of the OPPO A80 is its new 120Hz Ultra Bright Display. With a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits in sunlight, a typical brightness of 850 nits, and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, the 6.67-inch screen offers one of the clearest and smoothest viewing experiences on any smartphone in its price range, outperforming competitors in the same price segment. This high refresh rate and brightness make the A80 an ideal device for gaming, providing gamers with responsive controls and an immersive visual experience that brings games to life with stunning clarity and fluid motion.

The OPPO A80 is also equipped with a large 5,100mAh Hyper Energy Battery ensuring long-lasting performance even during extended gaming sessions. With 45W SUPERVOOC™ Flash Charge, the battery can be charged to 100% in 74 minutes, minimising downtime and keeping you in the game.

Practical Performance & Photography

The OPPO A80 is powered by the 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G mobile platform, delivering more power and added 5G capabilities with lower power consumption. On top of this 8GB memory and 256GB storage, plus up to 8GB of additional RAM through RAM Expansion, guarantees smoother multi-app use at all times.

d video content are never more than a few taps away on the OPPO A80 thanks to an incredible 50MP AI Dual Camera set-up and an 8MP Selfie Camera. Portrait Mode, AI Portrait Retouching, and Dual-view Video are also included to help users unlock extra creativity and capture incredible content.

Pricing and Availability

  • Colours: Starry Black & Moonlight Purple

  • RRP: $369

  • Retailers: JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks, Big W, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, OPPO Australia Online Store


About the Author

agun@impulsegamer.com'

Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.


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