在 2021 年初发布了一些最新的高端智能手机后，OPPO似乎现在正专注于其更实惠的 A 系列产品线，该系列现已包括OPPO A74，它是 OPPO A94 的低价版本。我们已使用它数周，以下是您需要了解的全部内容。
设计与建造
The OPPO A74 采用聚碳酸酯后盖，并带有曲面玻璃错觉效果，我们称之为“glasstic"。它呈现出某种棱镜效果，而非镜面风格，握持时感觉纤薄轻盈。然而，它非常容易沾染指纹，因此建议立即使用附赠的果冻保护壳。
我们手中的这款为午夜蓝配色，实际上更接近一种带有银色微光的浅夏日蓝。当光线直射时，才会显现出深邃的午夜蓝色调。如果您感兴趣，4G 版本（如我们展示的这款）还提供棱镜黑配色可供选择。
在背面，您还会发现突出的相机模组，其中容纳了三个后置摄像头和LED闪光灯；而在背面的下部则是 OPPO 品牌标识。
右侧为电源键，左侧则设有音量按键以及三卡槽，支持两张nano SIM卡和一张microSD卡（最高可扩展至 256GB）。
按钮手感扎实，且位于机身中部附近，便于操作。
顶部没有任何接口，底部则配备了其 3.5mm 音频插孔、主麦克风、USB Type-C 端口和扬声器。
显示屏与媒体
The OPPO A74 features a vibrant 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a pixel density of 409ppi. Similar to the OPPO A73, it is protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and comes with a pre-installed screen protector.
屏幕左上角设有打孔式前置摄像头，对我们而言并无太大干扰；其上方则是扬声器。屏幕上还配备屏下指纹识别器，但其位置比我们要习惯的低一些，显得颇为奇特。
在画质方面，正如来自 AMOLED 显示屏的预期表现，我们获得了鲜艳的色彩、深邃的黑色、出色的对比度以及良好的可视角度。但由于这是 4G 版本，它并不具备 90Hz 刷新率选项；取而代之的是标准的 60Hz——说实话，除非您特别关注这一点，否则这并不算什么大问题。
在显示设置中，您可以管理屏幕色温、在柔和与生动色彩模式之间切换，并开启低亮度无频闪护眼功能以减轻视觉疲劳。该设备支持息屏显示功能，但较为基础，其可定制性不如我们在更高阶的 OPPO Find X3 Pro 上所见的那样丰富。
关于音频，向下发声的扬声器在小房间中音量足够，高音和中音清晰，但当然会缺少一些低音。如果您希望获得更好的音质，我们仍建议连接外部扬声器或耳机。
相机
转向相机部分，在背部，OPPO A74 配备了一个三摄模组，包括一个 48MP f/1.7（广角）、一个 2MP f/2.4（微距）和一个 2MP f/2.4（景深）。与此同时，前置则是一个 16MP f/2.4 自拍摄像头。
在画质方面，使用标准模式可拍摄出锐利、色彩准确且动态范围极佳的影像。若要获得更鲜艳的输出效果，可保持 AI 模式开启，因为它能为照片提供微妙的色彩增强。该机型没有超广角模式，但支持 2 倍、5 倍以及最高 10 倍变焦。
其微距模式表现时好时坏，但整体仍属称职。另一方面，若想充分利用其 48MP 镜头，可在“更多”菜单中开启 Extra HD 模式。使用该模式可获得与标准模式几乎相同的画质，同时当然还提升了锐度与细节。使用后置摄像头拍摄人像时，在大多数场景下都能实现精准的主体与背景分离，效果出色。
至于夜景摄影，其专用的夜景模式能提供小幅度的亮度和细节提升，但某些情况下噪点部分反而更加明显。
在自拍方面，它表现尚可。在直射阳光下，照片有略微过曝的倾向；但一旦光线良好，自拍效果会非常出色，细节与色彩均十分出色。若需使用美颜模式，其调节选项相当丰富。
其他功能包括全景、专业模式、贴纸、文本扫描器、延时摄影和慢动作。
在视频拍摄方面，您最高可以录制 30fps 的 1080p 视频，且在光线充足的环境下画质相当出色。您可以在单段视频中切换变焦视图；不过值得注意的是，其防抖表现有所欠缺——考虑到其价格定位，这也在情理之中。
软件：操作系统、用户界面和应用程序
软件方面，OPPO A74 运行基于 Android 11 并搭载其自有 Color OS 11.1 的操作系统。我们发现它高度可定制且便捷。
当然，仍有一些预装软件和一些常见的 Google 应用，如 Lazada、Facebook、Netflix 以及爱奇艺；如果您不使用这些应用，可以随时卸载它们。
One of the things we really like about it is its enhanced dark mode theme. Besides the typical dark mode fill all over the interface, you can also choose how black you want it to be, either Enhanced, Medium, or Gentle style if you don’t like the full-blown dark mode. It also has a beta dark mode theme for apps that don't have native dark modes like Lazada or LinkedIn.
Other notable features are the option to navigate with gestures, drawer home screen mode, app clone, digital wellbeing, and floating window for multitasking.
We get 128GB of internal storage, with a usable space of 101GB that you can easily expand via a microSD card.
Hardware: Performance and Benchmarks
Powering this device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor paired with an Adreno 610 GPU and 6GB of RAM. Now the Snapdragon 662 was just released last year, and it is meant for lower mid-range phones like this OPPO A74. It performs well for basic activities like social media scrolling, taking photos, video streaming, and some light gaming. However, keeping a lot of apps running in the background can make it a bit sluggish, so make sure to remove them when not in use.
You can play heavy games, but be ready to experience some stutters every now and then. For smoother gameplay, we suggest using the Pro Game Mode in the Game Space app and switching the graphic settings to the lowest available.
Check out the benchmark scores we got:
• AnTuTu V8 - 173,534
• Geekbench - 306 (Single-Core), 1,042 (Multi-Core)
• PCMark - 5,379 (Work 2.0)
• 3D Mark - 1,142 (OpenGL), 381 (Vulkan)
• AndroBench - 508.39 MB/s (Read), 254.39 MB/s (Write)
Quickly on security, you can unlock the phone via the in-display fingerprint scanner, and the face unlock. Both work accurately, although we still find it odd when the fingerprint sensor is placed on the lower part of the display. There will really be times when you’ll have to adjust your finger to tap it.
Connectivity and Battery Life
As for connectivity, this OPPO A74 4G variant is equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, dual-SIM 4G LTE, screencast, and even FM Radio.
It packs a large 5000mAh battery with a 33W Flash Charge. And when we ran it through the PCMark’s battery test, it yielded a total of 20 hours and 37 minutes. Meanwhile, in our standard video loop test wherein we loop a 1080p video at 50% brightness, and volume with airplane mode turned on and earphones plugged in, the OPPO A74 got a complete 26 hours and 16 minutes.
For real-world usage, it will really depend on how much you use the phone. Nonetheless, with that massive battery and efficient cheapest, it can last you a whole day of continuous use even with minimal gaming.
Price-Conclusion
Speaking of price, we’re now down to our final thoughts. The OPPO A74 has an official price of PHP 11,999. With this, you get that dashing AMOLED display, massive battery, deliverable performance, and decent camera capabilities.
On its own, it’s quite a well-rounded device for casual day-to-day use. There are better-performing smartphones out there if you’re willing to shed out PHP 1-2000 more, but I’d probably choose this over because of its outstanding display and battery life.
It also has a 5G variant that will be exclusively available at OPPO’s Lazada and Shopee official stores, as well as via Globe and Smart postpaid plan offerings if you’re interested.
OPPO A74 specs:
6.43-inch FHD+ Neo-Display AMOLED
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
Adreno 610 GPU
6GB RAM
128GB storage
Triple rear cameras:
• 48MP f/1.7 (wide)
• 2MP f/2.4 (macro)
• 2MP f/2.4 (depth)
16MP selfie camera
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
In-display fingerprint scanner
Dedicated SD Slot (up to 256GB)
FM radio
USB Type-C
3.5mm audio jack
Android 11 (Color OS 11.1)
5000mAh battery w/ 33W Flash Charge
160.3 x 73.8 x 7.95mm
175g
Prism Black, Midnight Blue
And you can expand the RAM to +2GB, +3GB, or +5GB when enough storage space is available.