OPPO logged its name in the list of top players in the global mobile industry. The Chinese OEM has multiple Android smartphone lineups targeting different consumer segments. The fairly new OPPO F series is designed specifically for the mid-range consumers and has been receiving a good response all this while. OPPO is transforming this series with future-ready models and the latest entrant in this race comes in the form of the F25 Pro which debuted this month itself in the country.
The OPPO F25 Pro comes in two variants with the base model featuring 8GB RAM + 128GB storage priced at Rs. 23,999. Whereas, the top model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage costs Rs. 25,999. With the sub Rs. 30,000 segment flooded with some of the advanced models, does the F25 Pro makes a cut? At Giznext, we reviewed the F25 Pro’s daily performance with a variety of tasks and here’s what we think:
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Pros
- Vivid and smooth screen visuals
- Good daylight camera performance
- Good battery backup
- Slim form factor and good grip
- IP65 certified body
Cons
- Single RAM option
- Bloatware in UI
- Display lacks Widevine L1 support
OPPO F25 Pro Review: Design
OPPO has been showing a solid expertise with smartphone designing which isn’t limited to the premium but also affordable and mid-range units. With the F25 Pro too, OPPO has taken all the necessary aspects into consideration and crafted an appealing phone meeting modern day standards.
The OPPO F25 Pro gets a flat boxy yet slim profile with which it offers a comfortable user grip. The phone features just 7.44mm thickness and weighs around 177 grams. You won’t find the unit being bulky unless you add on an external case. You can opt for the OPPO F25 Pro in dual shades including Lava Red and Ocean Blue.
We got to test the Lava Red variant which offers a mix of dark red and burgundy tones when exposed to different light angles. The rear surface produces a shimmering effect but isn’t prone to picking up dust and fingerprints. This did impress us as keeping the phone clean and flaunting it without a cover becomes easier.
The phone’s premium design is complemented by a large rectangular camera module positioned on the top-left housing dual camera rings. Next up is the placement of the keys and ports where you get the standard positioning of the volume and power keys on the right panel. The SIM card tray is located on the left panel and the Type-C port, speaker grille are placed on the bottom panel.
Holding the OPPO F25 Pro feels premium and the IP65 certification adds additional protection from dust and water splashes. So, outdoor usage specifically in bad weather conditions doesn’t come as a big concern with the F25 Pro.
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OPPO F25 Pro Display Review
Upfront, the design is straightforward. A punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera is mounted at the centre-top of the screen and the bezel-profile is also ultra-slim on all corners. The flat frame design is adequate for consumers who aren’t a big fan of curved-edged displays.
The panel used by the OPPO F25 Pro is AMOLED with the screen size being 6.7-inch. Now, despite this tall display, the F25 Pro fits easily in the palms. Operations with a single hand is easy when its for basic web browsing and app usage. For gaming and other extensive tasks only you would need to use both hands.
Supporting an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and 120Hz dynamic refresh rate, the visual clarity is of high levels. The AMOLED panel of the F25 Pro produces clean and crisp content which allows us to binge watch shows and movies. The experience with viewing content on OTT platforms is further refined with the HDR10+ certification and 2160Hz PWM dimming features.
We tested the display’s performance with multiple such platforms including the top shots such as Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and others. The output kept us hooked to the screen. The same has been the case with gaming as the screen remains responsive while displaying actions. No display lag is noticeable with heavy games and you can easy tune to the moderate as well as highest settings.
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OPPO F25 Pro Review: Performance Overview
The OPPO F25 Pro equips a 6nm octa-core Dimensity 7050 chipset. MediaTek’s mod-range SoC on the F25 Pro brings along 5G capabilities and speedy performance. Now, level of expectations weren’t super high before we used this handset. However, the F25 Pro surprisingly packs solid punch despite getting its power from a mid-range MediaTek chipset.
Using the phone for basic tasks has been a good experience overall. We can easily say the same for multitasking as well operations that require potent hardware. With up to 8GB of physical RAM and an additional 8GB Dynamic RAM, the F25 Pro handles all operations smoothly. If you are amongst those users who are dependent on mobiles for variety of day-to-day tasks, you wouldn’t be disappointed.
This device handles all such tasks quite efficiently with least of lags experienced. Be it app launch speed or switching between the ones running in background, there is no delay encountered. As for the storage space, the F25 Pro has dual options including 128GB and 256GB.
After selecting the variant depending on your requirements, you can further expand the storage using an external microSD card. It offers a 3-way SIM slot supporting dual SIM cards and one microSD card (up to 2TB). It’s good to see that this mid-range Android phone still retains this setup instead of a hybrid SIM slot which is being preferred by majority of the brands in this segment.
The OPPO F25 Pro boots on the Android 14 OS that has a Funtouch OS 14 UI layered on top. While OPPO has made several advancements to the UI, it still doesn’t come entirely free of bloatware. This could come a bummer for the masses who are bent towards using a cleaner UI. Thankfully, most of the pre-installed bloatware can be uninstalled manually and the app drawer’s clutter can be removed.
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OPPO F25 Pro Review: Battery Backup
The OPPO F25 Pro becomes a complete package with the beefy 5,000 mAh battery capacity. This phone has provided backup of almost one full day on a single charge. However, its only if you use this handset moderately.
Take for instance, basic web browsing and social media app usage along with light gameplay. With this much of usage, the backup would be over 10 hours easily. But if your mobile usage is extensive, you might need a re-plug towards the end of the day.
The F25 Pro features 67W fast charging with which it gets a complete re-charge from 0-100 percent in less than two hours (1 hour 35 minutes approx.). While this speed is decent, we would have appreciated a slightly higher charging speeds.
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OPPO F25 Pro Review: Camera Performance
Before we proceed on to the camera performance, let’s first take a quick look at its hardware. The primary camera hardware on the OPPO F25 Pro includes triple sensors. Primary sensor is a 64MP OV64B sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and 25mm focal length. The secondary sensor is an 8MP Sony IMX355 lens with an f/2.2 aperture and 112° FoV (Field of View) which further gets paired up with a 2MP lens for close ip macro shots.
Cameras on the OPPO F25 Pro have offered a mixed package overall. The setup is potent enough to capture details with the shots that have well-lit backgrounds. Specifically, the larger primary sensor can click high-res photos while cutting down on the unwanted noise.
The AI does a good job with image processing. You might encounter the images going subtly oversaturated at times but the quality doesn’t seem inferior. For wide angle shots, the OPPO F25 Pro’s dedicated ultra-wide-lens does its job fairly well.
The output while capturing landscapes is good overall with the subjects getting properly highlighted in the frame. Color saturation as mentioned earlier tends be on the higher side by default. Portrait photography is also decent with the background blurs appearing natural. While it isn’t the best of the portrait shots you get with the F25 Pro, the overall quality isn’t disappointing either.
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Final Verdict: Should You Invest?
Well, if your requirements is a mid-range phone which is capable to perform daily tasks and offer a consistence performance, the F25 Pro makes worth the cut. This phone is reliable and efficient at the same time which is one of the primary criteria for a good mid-tier handset. Besides, the asking price range under Rs. 25,000 for a 5G phone which can deliver an all round performance gets our expert recommendation.
