OPPO K1 with in-display fingerprint sensor launched for Rs. 16,990
As one of the cheapest mobiles to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor, OPPO has introduced its K1 smartphone in India today. At just Rs. 16,990, the handset also comes with a full-HD+ notched screen, 25MP selfie camera, and mid-level internals. The OPPO K1 will go on sale in the country on February 12 via Flipkart. Here's our roundup.
OPPO K1: At a glance
Up front, the phone sports a waterdrop notch with a slim bottom bezel to boast of a 91% screen-to-body ratio. On the back, there is a 3D gradient design on the glass panel while the dual camera setup has some golden accents. Further, the OPPO K1 features a 6.4-inch (1080x2340 pixels) full-HD+ display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and an in-screen fingerprint sensor.
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The OPPO K1 features a dual rear-camera setup comprising a 16MP (f/1.7) main sensor, paired with a 2MP (f/2.4) secondary sensor and LED flash. The rear camera also features several AI-based photography features such as scene detection and portrait mode. Up front, the waterdrop notch houses a 25MP (f/2.0) selfie camera which comes with beautification features and 296-point facial recognition.
Under the hood
The OPPO K1 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 256GB). Under the hood, the phone packs a 3,600mAh battery and runs Android Oreo-based ColorOS 5.2 Further, it packs all the standard sensors. The connectivity options include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/A-GPS, micro-USB, and headphone jack.
OPPO K1: Pricing, availability and launch offers
In India, the OPPO K1 is priced at Rs. 16,990 for the solo 4GB RAM/64GB storage model and comes in Astral Blue and Piano Black color options. The phone will go on sale starting February 12 at 12pm via Flipkart. Further, in terms of launch offers, you can avail 10% discount via Citibank credit/debit cards.
