Oppo A6i launched in China with rugged design and 6000mAh battery

Oppo just launched the A6i in China as part of its entry-level lineup, alongside the A6 Pro (which we have covered here). The phone focuses on durability, a large battery, and 5G support. Now, let's jump in this article, where i will discuss everything about the latest Oppo A6i, including its price, specifications, and practical relevance.

Oppo A6i Overview

Design and Build

The A6i uses what Oppo calls a Diamond Shield Frame, made from strengthened glass and high-strength aluminum alloy. But whether the name is just marketing or genuinely adds extra toughness remains to be seen, but it’s good to see companies at least trying to highlight durability, when budget phone appears so fragile these days. And at 7.99mm thick and 194 grams, the phone is reasonably slim and light for a "rugged" entry-level device. IP65 dust and water resistance and SGS 5-star drop certification give it an extra layer of protection as well.

Display

You’re getting a 6.56-inch LCD with 1604 × 720 resolution. The 120Hz refresh rate is nice, but that’s becoming standard even in budget phones. I wish entry-level devices came with AMOLED panels too that would really make the display pop. Oppo claims the screen is touch-responsive even with wet, oily, or gloved fingers. If it actually works as well as they claim, that’s a welcome addition as well.

Performance

At its heart, the A6i runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. This chip is now on a spree, showing up in almost every budget 5G phone. I was literally talking about this in yesterday’s Realme P3 Lite 5G article and now the market is flooded with the same chipset. Although this chipset does handle daily tasks fairly well, light gaming is also fine, but midrange performance for demanding apps is limited here. Honestly I really hope phone makers start putting midrange chips like the 7 Gen 3 in budget phones soon, rather than recycling a 3–4-year-old chipset again and again.

Camera

The rear packs a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Daylight shots should be decent, but low-light performance will likely struggle. And even though Oppo has provided the 2MP depth sensor, which in all honesty is practically useless, something no better than a dummy camera inserted for marketing checkbox. The front 8MP selfie camera is fine for social media and video calls. Oppo includes AI features like portrait mode, dual-view video, object removal, and pixel-level zoom upscaling as well.

Battery and Charging

The A6i comes with a 6000mAh battery using graphite cells and "electrolyte recovery" tech. 45W SuperVOOC fast charging tops it up quickly. According to oppo, it charges 50% in 37 minutes, even at –20°C. Oppo claims up to 22 hours of calls or 19 hours of video playback, and the battery is rated for five years of use.

Software and Features

Running ColorOS 15, the A6i has AI functions like handwriting recognition, English tutoring, and math correction. Family and safety tools,  health tracking via wearables, regional alerts, and fraud detection are also really nice touche by the Chinese company.

Oppo A6i Specifications

• Design, build: Diamond Shield Frame, strengthened glass, high-strength aluminum alloy, 7.99mm thick, 194g
• Display: 6.56-inch LCD, 1604 × 720, 120Hz, touch-responsive with wet/oily/gloved fingers
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6300
• Memory: 6GB / 8GB RAM, 128GB / 256GB storage
• Software & UI: ColorOS 15 with AI features
• Rear Camera: 50MP main + 2MP depth sensor
• Front Camera: 8MP
• Security: Standard software locks (PIN, pattern, face unlock)
• Connectivity: 5G
• Sensors: Standard sensors (proximity, accelerometer, etc.)
• Battery: 6000mAh, 45W SuperVOOC fast charging

Oppo A6i Price in Nepal and Availability

The phone is officially priced in China at 899–1099 yuan depending on configuration. When it comes to Nepal, we can expect prices to start at no less than NPR 16,500 for the base model.

• Meanwhile, check out our review of the Z Fold 7