OPPO A80 5G review: Drop it like it's hot
The OPPO A80 is a budget phone with a design that disguises its durability, though there are other sacrifices to consider.
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Pros
- Robust body
- Great battery life
- Thin, refined design
Cons
- Below average cameras
- Average performance
- No fast charger in the box
There was a time when buying a budget phone meant sacrificing build quality. Manufacturers cut the cost of the device by using cheaper, more fragile materials, so while it would work, you needed to really do your best to avoid dropping it.
The OPPO A80 is marketing itself as a cure to those problems. With cushioning around the key internal components and a twice-reinforced Panda Glass screen, the phone is rated with a Military Standard Shock resistance certification.
While peace of mind is nice though, even in a phone that costs just $369, the bigger question is whether the phone is any good. Let’s find out.
