OPPO’s A60 5G and A40 offer durability and style for under $300

OPPO’s latest additions to its budget-friendly OPPO A series offer durability and quality, combined with OPPO’s signature sleek design style, for under $300 AUD.

The OPPO A60 5G and OPPO A40 have both received MIL-STD 810H certification for military-grade shock resistance and feature double tempered glass screens and reinforced bodies.

“At OPPO, we’re always striving to deliver greater value to our customers by extending the longevity of our devices without increasing costs,” Michael Tran, Managing Director at OPPO Australia said.

“The A60 and A40 take this commitment to the next level with military-grade durability and enhanced battery performance. This means users get a device that’s not only built to withstand daily wear and tear, but also delivers exceptional value at an affordable price.”

Want to know what these cheap phones have to offer? Read on to find out more about the OPPO A60 5G and OPPO A40, and whether these cheap phones are right for you.

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OPPO A60 5G features and specs

The OPPO A60 5G is available for $299 AUD RRP — slightly cheaper than the OPPO A80 phone. It’s a phone designed with durability in mind, thanks to its shock-resistant materials, and it’s also IP54 water and dust resistant. OPPO has included a Splash Touch feature for improved touch accuracy while the screen is wet, so you can still operate your phone smoothly even if you’re using it while it’s raining.

Despite the durability focus, OPPO hasn’t let that get in the way of producing a phone that looks sleek and is lightweight, with a 7.68mm thickness and 187g weight. The A60 5G is available in two stunning colour options — a deep Nebula Red with glittering texture and a pretty Ocean Blue with a shimmering finish.

You’ll get a 6.67-inch Ultra Bright HD+ display with up to 120Hz refresh rate with 1,000 nits peak brightness, which stays easily visible in sunlight. The A60 5G also includes a big 5,100mAh Hyper Energy battery, which OPPO touts as being able to offer at least 80% performance after four years of use, plus up to 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging compatibility.

The OPPO A60 5G includes a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 8-core processor with 5G connectivity, with OPPO’s AI LinkBoost technology to improve network performance. You’ll get 4GB of RAM with RAM expansion technology to use unused storage to add an additional 4G of RAM for a smoother performance. You’ll also get 128GB of internal storage and NFC capability.

There’s a 50-megapixel main Ultra-Clear rear camera and 5-megapixel front-facing selfie camera. The main camera delivers better image quality, as it outputs 12.5-megapixel photos and optimises file space, while the AI Portrait Retouching works to enhance your selfies as much or as little as you like.

You can pick up the OPPO A60 5G for $299 AUD RRP in your choice of Nebula Red or Ocean Blue from a range of retailers including The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi, Big W, Harvey Norman, Officeworks or the OPPO Australia online store.

• $299 AUD RRP
• 5G connectivity
• MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G processor
• 6.67-inch HD+ Ultra Bright display
• Up to 120Hz refresh rate
• 50MP main rear-camera
• 5MP front-facing camera
• 5,100mAh battery with up to 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging
• 4GB RAM
• 128GB internal storage
• IP54 water and dust resistance
• ColorOS 14.0.1 operating system
• Face recognition and fingerprint unlocking
• Available in Nebula Red and Ocean Blue colours

Compare 5G SIM-only plans for the OPPO A60 5G

If you pick up the OPPO A60 5G, you’ll need to then bundle your device with a SIM-only phone plan. The below tables compare a range of 5G postpaid and prepaid SIM-only plans. You can use our free SIM-only phone plan comparison tool to view more plans and providers.

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OPPO A40 features and specs

The OPPO A40 offers the same durability features as the A60 5G. The device includes military-grade shock resistance to withstand everyday wear and tear, and IP54 dust and water resistance, which helps to protect against spills from both hot and cold liquids, like coffee and tea. It also includes Splash Touch for improved responsiveness when water is on screen or if your hands are damp.

While it is built for durability, it’s still a stylish, sleek-looking and lightweight design, with 7.68mm thickness and 186g of weight. You’ll have the choice between the Starlight White and Sparkle Black colours, which are both made with OPPO’s Glow process for a pretty shimmer look and fingerprint resistance.

You’ll get a 6.67-inch LCD display with up to 90Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits peak brightness, which helps the Ultra Bright display to stay visible in bright sunlight. The A40 also includes a big 5,100mAh battery, which is able to hold up to 80% battery performance compared to a new device after four years of usage. There’s also up to 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging, which OPPO touts as being able to charge from 0% to 50% in 30 minutes.

The A40 includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen1 8-core processor, however it doesn’t have 5G connectivity. You’ll get 360॰ NFC capability, which allows you to tap or swipe your phone at any angle. There’s also 6GB of RAM, with an additional 6GB of RAM available with OPPO’s RAM expansion technology, and 128GB of internal storage.

The A40 includes the same 50MP main rear camera and 5MP front-facing selfie camera that’s included with the A60 5G, along with many of the same included features for enhancing your photos.

You can pick up the OPPO A40 for $259 AUD RRP in both Starlight White and Sparkle Black colours from a range of retailers including The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks, Big W, Harvey Norman and the OPPO Australia online store.

• $259 AUD RRP
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen1 processor
• 6.67-inch HD+ Ultra Bright display
• Up to 90Hz refresh rate
• 50MP main rear-camera
• 5MP front-facing camera
• 5,100mAh battery with up to 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging
• 6GB RAM
• 128GB internal storage
• IP54 water and dust resistance
• ColorOS 14.0.1 operating system
• Face recognition and fingerprint unlocking
• Available in Sparkle Black and Starlight White colours

SIM-only plans for the OPPO A40

As the OPPO A40 isn’t 5G compatible, you can bundle your phone with a cheaper SIM-only plan, as some of the cheaper prepaid and postpaid plans don’t have 5G access. However, if you have a 5G phone plan, you’ll just connect to the 4G network with your OPPO A40. You can compare a range of prepaid and postpaid plans and providers in the below tables, or use our free phone plan comparison tool.