Oppo’s R-series smartphones have stood the test of time in giving something new and radical in this age of similar looking mundane smartphones. While Oppo
Oppo’s R-series smartphones have stood the test of time in giving something new and radical in this age of similar looking mundane smartphones. While Oppo had stayed away from launching some of the recent R-series smartphones in India (which some say is due to their similarity with OnePlus devices), the Chinese giant has brought the R17 Pro to India. And it’s nothing like OnePlus or any other smartphone – be it in looks or features.
Starting with the looks, because that’s the first thing you will notice anyway, the Oppo R17 Pro is quite a dazzler. The glass back has a nice blend of Deep Blue and Purple hues which Oppo likes to call as “Radiant Mist casing with fog lighting”. One might think it’s the same as Huawei’s Twilight Blue, but this is quite different. Being frosted glass, the colors aren’t reflective like on P20 Pro or Mate 20 Pro. Oppo has managed to provide a soft touch feel to the rear which makes the glass feel like metal and also helps in hiding the fingerprints to an extent. It screams premium from the distance as well as when you hold it in your hands. The sides are curved nicely while the top and bottom are chamfered which gives it a distinct look and a great ‘handfeel’. There is a sense of assurance when you hold the phone in your hands, thanks to the heft which is neatly distributed across the phone. In summary, it’s sure to turn heads when you place the phone on the table or hold it in your hands.
