Only a week after the Huawei Nova 2i was launched, another smartphone is set to face it off. Launched as the Oppo F5 priced at PHP 15,990, it rivals some specs and the price of the Nova 2i. So we ManilaShaker will break down the side by side specs of the two in order to help users choose.
The Oppo F5 pre-orders start from October 27 until November 3. Those who pre-ordered the device will receive an Olike Bluetooth Speaker worth PHP 2,990. The device will go on sale on November 4. With only a thousand peso difference in price, which between the Nova 2i and the Oppo F5 will you choose? Let us know by commenting below.
Stay tuned for our hands-on unboxing and a full review of the Oppo F5 here on ManilaShaker!
Oppo F5 vs Huawei Nova 2i Plus Specs, Philippine Price, Release Comparison
| SPECS, PH Price | Huawei Nova 2i | Oppo F5 |
| Display | 5.9-inch full-HD+ (1080×2160 pixels) IPS LCD display with 18:9 aspect ratio | 6-inch Full HD+ Full-Screen IPS LCD Display; 1080×2160 resolution, 402 pixels per inch |
| Design | All metal unibody | All metal unibody |
| Chipset | Kirin 659 SoC | MediaTek MT6763 |
| Processor | Octa-core (4×2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | 2.5GHz octa-core processor |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 | Mali-G71 GPU |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM, microSD card up to 256GB | 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM expandable up to 256GB |
| Main Camera | Dual 16 MP + 2 MP, phase detection autofocus, LED flash | 16-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture with LED flash |
| Front camera | Dual 13 MP, f/2.0 + 2 MP | 20-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture with AI Beauty Mode |
| Connectivity | 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | 4G, Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, Gyroscope, Face Unlock, A-GPS |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Software | EMUI 5.1 | Color OS 3.2 |
| Battery | 3340mAh battery | 3200mAh battery |
| Ports | microUSB 2.0, 3.55mm headphone jack | 3.5mm audio jack, micro USB port |
| Official Price | PHP 14,990 | PHP 15,990 |
| Availability date | October 2017 | November 2017 |
| Where to buy | Huawei Stores, authorized online retail stores | Oppo Stores, authorized online retail stores |
