The OPPO A60 is a budget-friendly smartphone that manages to impress with its design and durability. At first glance, the Ripple Blue variant we reviewed grabs your attention with its neat water ripple pattern. This design choice, combined with the phone’s overall aesthetic, might lead you to think it’s priced over PHP 15,000. However, it comes as a surprise that the OPPO A60 is actually quite affordable.

Design and Durability

The design of the OPPO A60 is clean, simple, and quite charming. The power button, which doubles as a fingerprint reader, along with the volume controls, is conveniently placed on the right side. On the left, you’ll find a dual SIM card slot and a microSD slot. The bottom hosts a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port, and a speaker, while the top features another loudspeaker, completing the symmetrical and functional design.

But what really sets the OPPO A60 apart from other budget smartphones is its MIL-STD 810H military standard rating. This means it can withstand significant impact, something you don’t often see in smartphones at this price point. Additionally, the OPPO A60 has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, although it’s not fully waterproof, it’s certainly durable enough for everyday use. This combination of style and sturdiness makes the OPPO A60 a standout in its category.

Display and Multimedia

Flipping the OPPO A60 over, you’re met with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display. While the screen isn’t the most vivid or highest resolution in the market, it offers decent quality for its price. The display has a 1604 x 720 pixel resolution and a peak brightness of 950 nits. It’s sufficient for most tasks, but under direct sunlight, you might find the brightness lacking.

The display supports a 90Hz refresh rate, which is not the smoothest but is a step up from the standard 60Hz seen on most budget phones. However, gamers might not find this display particularly exciting due to its lower refresh rate and brightness limitations.

Cameras

When it comes to cameras, the OPPO A60 sports a dual-rear camera setup. The main shooter is a 50MP (f/1.8) sensor equipped with PDAF, paired with a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. While the camera quality is decent in well-lit environments, it doesn’t offer anything extraordinary. You can achieve slight bokeh effects without needing to switch to portrait mode, which is a nice touch.

Video recording on both the front and rear cameras is capped at 1080P @ 30fps. The video quality follows the same trend as the photos – good in well-lit conditions but noticeably grainy in low light. The lack of a night mode is a downside for those who enjoy night photography.

Performance and Benchmarks

Under the hood, the OPPO A60 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset. It’s paired with 8GB of RAM, expandable by an additional 8GB, and comes with either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The Snapdragon 680 isn’t the most powerful chipset around, nor is it 5G-capable, which means you’re limited to 4G LTE.

In terms of performance benchmarks, the OPPO A60 holds up well for its price, but it’s not a device built for heavy multitasking or high-end gaming. The Adreno 610 GPU at 1115MHz handles basic graphics needs, but don’t expect top-tier gaming performance here.

Battery and Connectivity

The OPPO A60 comes equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, which is typical for smartphones in this price range. The battery life is solid, giving you a full day of usage with moderate use. In terms of connectivity, the phone supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS. However, you won’t find 5G support here, which might be a drawback for those looking for future-proof connectivity.

Conclusion

The OPPO A60 may not be a game-changer in the smartphone market, but it’s a well-rounded device for those seeking durability, decent performance, and a budget-friendly price tag. The MIL-STD 810H military standard rating is a unique selling point that sets it apart from its competitors. Starting at PHP 9,999 (around USD 179) for the 8+128GB variant and PHP 11,999 (around USD 215) for the 8+256GB variant, it’s hard to find another smartphone in this price range that offers the same level of durability and style.