UAE Price
AED 500
India Price
₹14,999
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Smartphone · OPPO · 2023
The Oppo A17 128GB is OPPO's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.3% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek MT6765 Helio G35 (12 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 500 in the UAE and ₹14,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Oppo A17 128GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering multi-day use on a single charge, a 6.56-inch IPS LCD screen with 720x1612 resolution offering decent visibility outdoors, and a lightweight 189g frame that’s easy to handle. It targets budget-conscious buyers in UAE and India who prioritize battery endurance over speed or camera quality—think students, delivery riders, or seniors needing reliable daily use without frequent charging. Its weakness is the 5MP main camera, which struggles in low light and produces soft, noisy images, and the lack of NFC limits contactless payments. In UAE at AED 500, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 600 offers a 5000mAh battery and ColorOS 12.1. In India at ₹14999, it’s overpriced—real alternatives like the Redmi 12 offer 50MP cameras and 90Hz displays for the same cost. Skip if you need modern cameras or faster connectivity.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | Yes |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 164.2 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Lake Blue, Sunlight Orange |
| Models | CPH2477 |
| Price | £ 105.00 / € 139.99 |
| Announced | 2022, September 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, September 26 |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6765 Helio G35 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the A17.
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to older software support and declining performance for newer apps. However, if you need a basic phone for calls, messaging, and light use, its low price could still offer decent value.
The Oppo A17 128GB is priced at AED 500 in the UAE. It is available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Oppo A17 128GB is priced at ₹14999 in India. It can be purchased from authorized Oppo dealers and leading e-commerce sites.
The camera delivers decent daytime photos with accurate colors and reasonable detail for its class. Low-light performance is limited, and video recording is capped at 1080p at 30fps.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, calls, and light browsing. It handles light to medium usage without needing a midday charge.
Ready to buy the A17?
From AED 500 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
