OPPO has confirmed the launch of F29 and F29 Pro smartphones in the F29 series in India on March 29th as the successor to last year’s F27 series.
OPPO says that the phones are built to withstand India’s most challenging environmental conditions since these feature a 360° Armour Body, extreme waterproofing, and carries certification for 14+ military-grade environmental tests.
These weigh just 180g and just 7.55mm slim, and are tested by SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance) in India for IP66, IP68 and IP69 ratings that certify it against the highest levels of dust and water ingress, said OPPO. OPPO has also revealed 6000mAh battery with 80W fast charging and 300% network boost for the series.
Regarding the build, OPPO said:
The Sponge Bionic Cushioning on the OPPO F29 series absorbs impact to minimise damage from falls, while its elevated battery cover and side frame add an extra layer of protection. At the same time, the new Raised Corner Design Cover on the OPPO F29 series protects all four corners against damage.
The Lens Protection Ring on the smartphone, which is crafted out of strengthened glass, sits higher than the camera lens to prevent scratches on it. Also, the smartphone’s internal frame, which protects its motherboard, has been upgraded to aerospace-grade aluminium alloy; this increases structural integrity by 10% over its predecessor.
OPPO said that it has subjected the F29 series to 14 Military Standard (MIL-STD-810H-2022) tests that certify it against high temperature, low temperature, shock, rain, freezing water, sand, dust, salt mist, solar radiation, humidity, vibration, fluid contamination, mold, acceleration that tests for g-loads, and resistance.
The OPPO F29 Pro will be available in two colours: Marble White, inspired by sunlight reflecting off pristine marble to offer a sophisticated yet rugged aesthetic, and Granite Black with its bold, textured black finish for cool sophistication. The official listing confirms 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB models for the phone.
The OPPO F29 5G will come in Solid Purple that exudes royal confidence, and a Glacier Blue colour inspired by a crisp, icy blue that is reminiscent of India’s serene mountain landscapes, said the company. It will come in 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB models.
The OPPO F29 series will be sold on Amazon.in, in addition to Flipkart, OPPO India online store and offline stores.