Oppo India has announced that it will launch the new Oppo F27 Pro+ 5G on June 13, 2024. The upcoming smartphone is said to be India’s first super-rugged monsoon-ready smartphone.
The Oppo F27 Pro+ 5G boasts a waterproof screen and waterproofing on key openings, including a microphone, speaker openings, SIM card slot pinhole, and USB port.
A waterproof, breathable film is said to protect the microphone openings and earpiece speaker while also ensuring audio permeability. The USB unit is expected to comprise of a silicone sealing ring to ensure water-tightness.
The new innovation comes as a result of a survey conducted by OPPO India among over 6,000 respondents. It revealed that 42 per cent of respondents needed a water-resistant smartphone for monsoons while 30 per cent wanted a waterproof device for beach or poolside use. The survey also found that 19 per cent wanted drop-proof protection in their smartphone for clumsy moments.
In line with this, the F27 Pro+ 5G is expected to come with a feature designed to enhance usability. With the Splash Touch accuracy, the smartphone is claimed to support accurate touch operation even with wet hands.
The device comes with an Armour Body in which each of the four corners of the smartphone is said to be connected to the body to minimize the risk of separation and distortion after drops.
Oppo India claims to have subjected the F27 Pro+ 5G to stringent internal durability tests with its charging interface being subjected to 20,000 plugs and unplugs, each phone button being pressed 2,00,000 times, while the product also being tested against 42,000 micro-drops, as well as high-frequency drops from low heights.
The device is said to have received the Swiss SGS Premium Performance 5 Stars Drop Resistance certification after passing multi-angle drop tests, extreme height shock resistance, and extreme frequency shock resistance. It is supposed to carry the MIL-STD-810H Method 516.8 certification which involves five parameter tests: Functional Shock, Transportation Shock, Fragility, Transit Drop, and Crash Hazard Shock.
OPPO F27 Pro+ 5G Certifications
– IP69, IP68, and IP66 rating
– Swiss SGS Premium Performance 5 Stars Drop Resistance
– MIL-STD-810H Method 516.8 certification
– Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 display
The Oppo F27 Pro+ 5G will be available in Midnight Navy and Dusk Pink colors. Oppo has coated the leather back with siloxane to improve stain resistance and ensure that customers can use the phone case-free.
The smartphone’s circular camera module adopts a centrally symmetrical layout that showcases the charm of the central axis, while its 7.89mm slim profile and 177g weight ensure a sleek and comfortable in-hand feel.
The F27 Pro+ 5G sets a benchmark in the industry as the first smartphone in India to pass three waterproofing tests:
– IP66: The highest level of protection against dust and regular water jets.
– IP68: The highest level of protection against dust and water immersion up to 1.5m for 30 mins.
– IP69: The highest level of protection against dust and high-pressure water jets at temperatures up to 80°C.
