Oppo A74 5G
$164Starting price · USBudget2021
5.5
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.5"
Display
48MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
18W
Charging
190g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Oppo A74 5G is a functional budget device that prioritizes battery life and basic connectivity over raw power. While it offers a smooth 90Hz screen and 5G, the aging processor and slow charging speeds limit its long-term performance potential.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera5.0
Performance4.5
Battery7.5
Display6.0
Build5.0
Value7.0
Strengths
Large 5000mAh battery
90Hz display refresh rate
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Affordable 5G connectivity
Dedicated microSD slot
Weaknesses
Slow 18W charging speed
Limited 1080p video recording
Dated Snapdragon 480 chipset
Low peak brightness
No optical image stabilization
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