UAE Price
AED 400
India Price
₹14,999
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Smartphone · OPPO · 2023
The Oppo A56s 128GB is OPPO's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 400 in the UAE and ₹14,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Oppo A56s 128GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering all-day endurance on a Dimensity 810 chip, and its 6.56-inch 720p display offers usable clarity for media consumption. The 10W wired charging is slow, but the 186g weight makes it easy to handle. It targets budget buyers in UAE and India who prioritize battery life over speed—students, field workers, or elderly users needing reliable daily use without frequent charging. Its weakness is the 8MP main camera, which struggles in low light and lacks HDR processing, making it unsuitable for anything beyond basic snapshots. In UAE at AED 400, it’s competitive because rivals like the Redmi 12C offer similar specs at the same price. In India at ₹14999, it’s overpriced: the Redmi 12 and Realme C55 deliver better cameras, faster charging, and 90Hz displays for the same cost. Skip if you need decent photography or quicker charging.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, AF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 75.1 x 8 mm (6.45 x 2.96 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 186 g (6.56 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~84.0% 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, compass |
| Colors | Black, Blue |
| Models | PFTM20 |
| Price | About 150 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, January 05 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, January 09 |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the A56s.
It may still be worth buying if you need a budget-friendly phone for basic tasks like calls, messaging, and light apps. However, by 2026, software updates and app compatibility could become limited, so consider your long-term needs carefully.
The Oppo A56s 128GB is priced at AED 400 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Oppo A56s 128GB is priced at ₹14999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and authorized Oppo stores nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daytime photos with good color accuracy and detail for its price range. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise but usable results in dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, browsing, and calls. It handles light to medium usage without needing a midday charge.
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