OPPO has been one of the top brands in the affordable and mid-range segment in India. The brand’s F series has been popular for bringing in value deals at reasonable prices. The company has just expanded this lineup with the launch of the OPPO F23 5G in the country. The latest affordable 5G phone is designed for modern users who need an all-in-one solution for their daily run.
The latest OPPO F23 5G model costs Rs. 24,999 for the sole 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model in India and comes in Bold Gold and Cool Black color options. With features such as a beefy 5,000 mAh battery along with 67W fast charging, 64MP AI triple cameras, and 120Hz display, the OPPO F23 promises a lot to deliver. Does it make the cut? Well, we got a chance to fiddle along with the F23 5G review unit for a while and in this review article, we are sharing our feedback on the user experience.
| PROS | CONS |
| Good battery backup and fast 67W wired charging | Pre-installed Bloatware |
| Smooth 120Hz display | Build quality seems average |
| AI camera with dedicated night modes |
OPPO F23 5G Review: What’s In The Retail Box
- Accessories Kit
- Main Unit
- Power Adapter
- USB Type-C Cable
OPPO F23 5G Display Review: Clean And Sharp Visuals
The OPPO F23 5G visual hardware comprise a large 6.72-inch LCD screen that supports 1080 x 2400 pixels FHD+ screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Now, the screen has been decent with visual performance overall. Since, it’s a large screen size combined with high resolution and refresh rate, you definitely enjoy your binging sessions online. The color production is also decent, but the brightness levels are average when you are outdoors.
The screen supports 680 nits peak brightness levels. You might need to slide the maximum brightness levels if you need to see content under direct sunlight. The higher refresh rate of the OPPO F23 5G also helps with smooth gaming visuals with both moderate and extreme settings. We didn’t experience any major lags or frame drops during gameplay sessions.
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OPPO F23 5G Camera Review: Triple Lens Setup Does Its Job Fine
The OPPO F23 5G’s rear camera module comprises three sensors which include a 64MP main lens, a 2MP depth, and a 2MP macro sensor. OPPO has borrowed some of the advanced camera technologies from its premium models such as Ultra Night Mode and AI Portrait Mode.
The former technologies aid with capturing clean shots during the night or in areas with dim lighting conditions. This tech does reduce the levels of grains and noise from the backgrounds in the night shots. The handset’s imaging capabilities are also decent in daylight or areas with good lighting conditions.
You don’t get washed out or overexposed images as the integrated AI improves the overall clarity. Besides, there are several camera modes that you can use to improve the imaging quality. We will be doing a full camera review in the coming days.
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OPPO F23 5G Performance Delivery
The OPPO F23 5G runs on the octa-core Snapdragon 695 5G processor. This mid-range 5G processor from Qualcomm can easily handle all the basic tasks smoothly. Web browsing and media playback are a good experiences with this handset. The latest F series phone can also handle multitasking smoothly with 8GB RAM.
This handset also has virtual RAM technology that adds an additional up to 8GB RAM via onboard storage. The F23 5G comes with a native storage space of 256GB that is ample for storing large data files, videos, or images. The device can additionally support up to 1TB of space via an external SD card. The OPPO F23 5G is loaded with Android 12-based Color OS 13.1 user interface.
While there is pre-installed bloatware that makes the UI a bit cluttered, the custom ColorOS features allow some useful features that ease various operations and enhance security. Private Safe is one such feature that keeps apps data protected with Advanced Encryption Standard).
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OPPO F23 5G Backup
The OPPO F23 5G’s battery is the star highlight. A massive 5,000 mAh battery is packed inside this affordable 5G handset which gets a whopping 67W fast charging support. The battery backup is over eight hours with moderate usage and gaming. The 67W SUPPORVOOC charger takes less than an hour for a full battery charge which is good for users with hectic schedules.
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OPPO F23 5G Review Final Verdict
The OPPO F23 5G is a mixed bag that makes for a practical daily-use Android handset. It has a capable mid-range 5G processor which helps complete all tasks swiftly and offers fast network speeds. The latest OPPO F series phone also packs potent camera hardware along with a powerful battery and fast charging that completes it as a package.
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