Table Of Content

• Introduction
• Design
• Camera
• Rear camera
• Front camera
• Camera Software
• Performance
• Battery
• Software
• Special Features
• Audio
• Connectivity and Sensors
• Verdict

Introduction

The OPPO F15 is a mid-range smartphone released by Chinese manufacturer OPPO in January 2020. It comes with a sleek design, decent camera setup, and long battery life.

The OPPO F15 was unveiled globally on January 16, 2020 and went on sale shortly after. It is priced starting at RS 19,990 India for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant.

The OPPO F15 aims to complete in the crowded mid-range segment with its stylish design, good display, and large battery being the main highlights. Read on to see how it fares against the competition.

Design

The OPPO F15 features an attractive and modern design with a sleek and thin profile. It measures 160.2 x 73.3 x 7.9mm and weighs 172g, making it quite lightweight and easy to hold.

The F15 comes in two stylish color options – Unicom White and lighting Black. Both feature a unique color gradient effect on the back panel that shifts colors depending on how light reflects off it.

The front is dominated by a large 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a tiny water drop notch at the top for front camera. It has a full HD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. The bezels surrounding the display are extremely slim, giving it an immersive all-screen look.

The back panel has a 3D curved design that provides a comfortable grip. The rear camera module site flush with the back for a seamless look. The matte finish on the back resists fingerprints and smudges effectively. Overall, the F15 has a premium and aesthetically pleasing design.

Camera

The OPPO F15 features a quad rear camera setup and single front camera.

Rear camera

The rear camera system on the F15 consists of:

• 48MP main camera with f/1.79 aperture
• 8MP ultra wide angle camera with 119 field of view
• 2MP macro camera for close up shots
• 2MP depth sensor for portrait mode

The main 48MP sensor utilize pixel-binning technology to produce bright 12MP photos. It can capture good details and colors in daytime shots. The ultra wide camera provides a wider perspective for landscapes and architecture. The macro lens lets you get up close to subject at 4cm. And depth sensor enables portrait mode with background blur.

Additional rear camera features include:

• LED flash
• Phase detection autofocus
• 20x digital zoom
• Panorama mode
• Expert mode with ISO, shutter speed. and white balance controls
• Night mode for low light photography
• AI scene recognition

Front camera

The front camera on the F15 is a single 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture. It can capture sharp and detailed selfies and group shots. The front camera also enables portrait mode and comes with AI beautification features.

Camera Software

The F15 runs OPPO Color OS software. which offer a full-featured native camera app. This includes different modes like photo, video, portrait, Expert, Time-Lapse, Slow-Mo, and Night. Useful setting like timer, till-shift, and filters are also available. The camera interface is intuitive with easy point-and-shoot operation.

Performance

The OPPO F15 is powered by the MEDIA TEK HELIO P70 chipset, which is built on a 12nm process and contains an OCTA-CORE CPU with four AM Cortex-A73 performance cores and four Cortex-A53 efficiency cores. This provides a good balance of performance and power efficiency.

For memory, the F15 comes with 8GB of RAM, which is plenty for multitasking and running demanding apps and games smoothly. The internal storage option are 128GB, which should be sufficient for most users to store apps, photos, video, and other files. There is also a dedicated micro SD card slot that supports up to 256GB of additional storage.

In benchmarks, the HELIO P70 and 8GB RAM combo delivers solid mid-range performance. on ANTUTU, it scored around 180,000 points, which is expected from this chipset. For graphics, it managed around 58fps on GFX bench Manhattan 3.1 off screen test. While not be highest scores out there, the F15 handles general usage, gaming, and media consumptions well given its price point. The software is also well optimized to avoid lags or shutters during daily use. Overall, the performance is very good for a mid-range device.

Battery

The OPPO F15 is powered by a 4000MAH battery. This is a fairly large capacity battery for a smartphone of this size and should provide excellent battery life.

The F15 supports VOOC Flash charge 3.0 fast charging technology. Using the included 20W fast charger, OPPO aims the F15 can charge to 50% in just 30minutes. A full charge from 0-100% takes around 80minutes.

In terms of battery life. OPPO claims the F15 can deliver up to 16hours of video playback or 19.5 hour of gaming on a single charge. Standby time is advertised at up to 287 hours. Real world battery life vary depending on usage, but with its large 4000MAH battery and efficient processor, the F15 should easily deliver all-day battery life for most users.

Overall, the OPPO F15 has a sufficiently large battery capacity paired with fast charging capabilities. This combination should provide excellent battery life and the convenience of quick top ups as needed throughout the day.

Software

The OPPO F15 runs Color OS 6.1.2 based on Android 9 pie. This is OPPO custom skin that adds various customizable and features on top of stock Android.

Some of the pre-installed apps on the F15 include OPPO app market, Theme Store, Music Party, and HEYTAP Cloud. The HEYTAP Cloud offers 5GB of free storage to back up photos, videos, and files.

The F15 comes with several software features tailored for the AMOLED display. There is Dark mode which switches the UI to black and dark grey colors. The OSIE visual effect boosts colors and contrast for a more vivid viewing experience. You also get Eye Comfort Mode which filters out blue light.

For security, the phone has an in-display fingerprint sensor along with face unlock. The fingerprint sensor is very fast and accurate for quickly unlocking the phone. Face unlocking the phone. Face unlock also works well but is less secure than the fingerprint sensor.

The F15 retains Color OS features like Smart sidebar for quick app access. Smart driving to block notification when driving, and Gesture Navigation to control the phone with gestures instead of navigation buttons. There also Clone Apps to run dual accounts of social media apps.

Overall, Color OS offers a highly customized software experience packed with useful features and customization options. The F15 delivers a smooth overall performance thanks to the optimized software and capable hardware.

Special Features

The OPPO F15 stands out for its unique special features features that enhance the overall user experience.

Biometrics

The F15 has an in-display fingerprint sensor for quickly and securely unlocking the phone. It uses advanced fingerprint scanning technology to accurately read your fingerprint. The sensor is seamlessly integrated into the display for a smooth front design without a dedicated fingerprint reader.

Face unlock is also available, using the front-facing camera to scan and recognize your facial features. This provides a fast and hands-free way to unlock the F15. The face unlock works quickly, even in low light conditions.

Other Unique Features

Some other special features of the OPPO F15 include:

Game Boost 2.0

Automatically optimizes hardware and network performance when gaming to provide smoother gameplay and lower latency. Gamer-friendly enhancements like touch optimization and miss touch prevention are also included.

01 Ultra Image Stabilization

Uses advanced stabilization techniques on both the rear camera and front camera for clear, blur-free photos and videos even with shaky hands or motion.

AI Beautification 2.0

Applies intelligence beautification enhancements tailored to facial features to make selfie look their best. Adjustment are made in real-time when using the front camera.

Anti-Rolling Stabilization

Minimizes shaky video recordings when walking or in motion. Keeps videos steady through electronic stabilization.

AI scene Detection

Automatically detects the subject and lighting conditions to apply optimized camera setting for best results with no adjustments needed. Supports over 20 different scenarios.

The OPPO f15 really aims to provide a full set of features to enhance the experience for users in meaningful ways beyond just core smartphone capabilities. The biometrics, gaming optimizations, camera stabilization and beautification represent some of the most useful extra features.

Audio

The OPPO F15 features a single button-firing speaker. The speaker gets decently loud and producers clear audio. However, since there is only one speaker, the soundstage feels narrow and lacks stereo separation.

The OPPO F15 retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, which is great for users who still prefer wired audio accessories. The audio output via the headphone jack is clean and loud enough to drive most headphones and earphones.

For audio formats, OPPO F15 supports AAC, AMR, MP3, MDI, OGG, FLAC, and WAV, so you can play high-resolution audio files without any issues. The loudspeaker and audio output support Dolby ATMOS as well, which helps provide a more immersive listening experience when using compatible content and accessories.

Overall, while the single speaker is just average, the headphone audio output is quite good. The retention of the 3,5mm jack and support for lossless audio formats like FLAC makes the OPPO F15 a decent choice for audio enthusiasts.

Connectivity and Sensors

The OPPO F15 comes with WIFI 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WIFI Direct, hotspot. It also has Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, APTX HD. For positioning and navigation, the phone comes equipped with GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO.

Some key sensors on the OPPO F15 include:

• Fingerprints sensor ( under display, optical)
• Accelerometer
• Gyroscope
• Proximity sensor
• Compass

The phone supports dual SIM cards with dual standby. It accepts Nano-SIM cards. The OPPO F15 offers excellent connectivity options with the latest WIFI, Bluetooth, and GPS. The sensors like gyroscope and compass provide added functionality and usability.

Verdict

The OPPO F15 is a solid mid-range smartphone that offers a sleek design, good camera performance, and decent battery life. Here a quick summary of the pros and cons.

Pros

• Stylish and lightweight design makes it comfortable to hold. The plastic back has a laminated finish that resists fingerprints.
• Quad rear camera setup performs well in daylight conditions. Images have good color reproduction and detail.
• Large 4,000MAH battery provides all-day battery life. Supports VOOC 3.0 fast charging.
• Runs Color OS 6.1 based on Android 9 pie. Offers a clean interface with useful customizable options.

Cons

• Low light camera performance is just average. Night mode helps but still produces some noise.
• Processor is underpowered compared to some competitors. Can struggle with heavy multitasking and gaming.
• Bloatware and SPAMMY notifications from some preinstalled apps.

Overall, the OPPO F15 is a good choice for those seeking an affordable phone with stylish design and solid everyday performance. It faces stiff competition from phones like the REALME X2 and Redmi Note 8 pro which offer more power for around the same price. But the F15 still stands out with its premium build, vibrant AMOLED display, and decent cameras. For the price its capable and appealing mid-range smartphone.