Why should you buy the newly launched OPPOK1

With the OPPO K1 the company is looking at capturing the online segment as the phone goes on sale on Flipkart from Feb 12

Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO is back with OPPO K1, a competitively-priced smartphone, with an in-screen fingerprint scanner, a wider-view 6.41-inch screen than its last outing, a bigger 25-megapixel front-facing camera, and 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM memory for improved speed and performance. For a midrange flagship, the K1 seems to be a compact, lightweight and powerful proposition, but how well does it really fare? 
 

The K1’s optical in-screen fingerprint scanner offers a new experience of unlocking your phone with the tip of your finger. Simply touch the screen like pressing the shutter,and you can unlock the phone in a flash. What’s even better is that the K1 supports Paytm unlock as well, making payments much smoother and faster.
 

The K1 also promises a high-quality viewing experience with its 6.4-inch waterdrop screen, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 with AMOLED display. The jaw-dropping 91% screen-to-body ratio is especially alluring for gamers wanting an enhanced visual experience.
 

The smartphone stands out from its peers and looks dazzling with its gradient back design,that lends it a 3D look. The phone is currently available in two colours – Astral Blue and Piano Black – both of which give it a very premium feel.
 

Now lets talk about the next best feature of this phone its 25-megapixel beast of a front camera and AI-powered dual rear camera(16MP + 2MP). From accurately capturing 296 feature points on your face the moment you press the shutter, to its new AI-Beauty algorithm, where your facial information can be analyzed and personalized to create a perfect shot – the K1 knows the charm of a good picture. Its portrait mode also has amore natural depth-of-field effect; it feels like having a professional photography assistant at all times.The bright f/1.75 aperture of the primary rear lens makes it a smart purchase for low light situations and night shots.
 

The smartphone is also backed by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 660AIE with 14nm process technology that makes using the K1 a carefree experience. Plus, powering the smartphone is a 3,600 mAh battery, which keeps the phone going for almost a day. Despite gaming, video streaming and camera use, the phone shows a promising on-battery performance unlike its counterparts in the segment.
 

Our verdit! At Rs 16990 OPPO K1 has a vastrange of features, offering the consumer endless possibilities for a competitive price. The phone is a great offering in its segment, with a good camera capability, gaming optimization, sleek design and an all-round performance. If performance, camera and gaming is what you are looking for, look no further than the OPPO K1.