The OPPO A55 was recently unveiled in Kenya together with the OPPO A16K. This is one of the latest in the A series to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in stores starting from Ksh 24,000. This is slightly higher than the A16K but it is still cheaper than the A95 which was also launched in Kenya recently.
The OPPO A55 is the successor to the A54 that was launched in Kenya last year. This phone is meant to fill the gap left behind by Huawei. Huawei has not been active in the smartphone space and it looks like OPPO is hoping to fill that gap.
Even with the launch of the A55, OPPO has not heavily marketed this phone as I had expected. There has not been any major launch within this range and would have hoped OPPO does that. I am not sure what the company has planned but only time will tell.
Have a look at the OPPO A55 specifications below.
OPPO A55 Specifications
| Specs | OPPO A55 Specifications | |
| Body | Dimensions | 163.6 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | |
| SIM | Dual SIM | |
| Display | Size | 6.51 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 4/6 GB RAM, 64/128 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | Yes | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Triple: 50MP + 2MP + 2MP |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | Yes, up to 1080p@30fps | |
| Front facing camera | 16MP Selfie camera | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh non-removable battery, 18W Charging | |
| Available colors | Rainbow Blue, Starry Black, Green | |
| Price | Ksh 23,999 (Buy on Jumia) |
What is the Price of the OPPO A55 in Kenya?
The OPPO A55 is available on Jumia starting from Ksh 23,999. The phone is also available in OPPO branded stores across the country.
Is the OPPO A55 4G or 5G?
The OPPO A55 supports 4G LTE. The phone does not support 5G but there is a 5G variant of this phone available in other markets.
Is the OPPO A55 Waterproof?
The A55 is IPX4 rated.
When was the OPPO A55 Launched?
The phone was launched in October and only in Kenya have we gotten to see it in January 2022.
Does the OPPO A55 Support quick Charging?
Yes, the phone does support 18W fast charging.
What Android version does the OPPO A55 come with?
The A55 is powered by Android 11 with ColorOS 11.1.
