A smartphone with a cheap SIM for 1 yen! OPPO A73 can enjoy the "HD image quality" of prime video on the organic EL display. Is it the best!

"OPPO A73", which OPPO launched on November 20, 2020, was the first to adopt the flat design that is now mainstream. It is a smartphone that is full of "feelings for appearance" such as finishing the back with leather.

However, smartphones are electrical appliances. Moreover, it is not a simple computer like a lamp or a table clock, but a small computer packed with various elements. No matter how good it looks, a computer that isn't easy to use isn't worth it. Unless you use it completely like an accessory.

It is not easy to use = high performance. For example, if you spend the longest time watching videos on your smartphone, you should stick to the display rather than the high-performance Soc. The cost performance is higher if you choose an entry model equipped with an "organic EL display" that can display jet-black black with beautiful coloring rather than the high-end that uses liquid crystal.

I own the latest high-end iPhone 13, Find X3 Pro and Zenfone 8, but I rarely watch videos on them. The reason is simple: "Cospa is bad." Entry models are sufficient for watching videos, regardless of games that require advanced graphic processing.

Watching videos consumes more power, so the longer you watch, the shorter the battery life. Even if you purchase a high-end product, if you spend more than 50% of the total usage time on "video viewing", you should select a midrange equipped with an organic EL display the next time you change models. ..

In order to comfortably watch streaming videos on your smartphone, you must be careful about the "security level". Each device has a security level based on the Digital Rights Management Act (DRM). Generally, it is separated by "Widevine L1", "Widevine L2", and "Widevine L3", and if it corresponds to "Widevine L1", you can watch the approximate video with high resolution setting. OPPO A73 is "Widevine L1".

However, Amazon Prime Video may only be watched in low resolution even on devices that support "Widevine L1". Most Xiaomi smartphones are compatible with "Widevine L1", but as of October 9, you cannot watch Prime Video in HD (high definition). It may be improved with future updates, but it is not recommended for those who want to watch Prime Video on a daily basis.

Although OPPO A73 is a low-priced model, it is equipped with an FHD + resolution organic EL display, and you can watch prime video in the "HD (high definition) 1080p" setting. When I try to download the 138-minute "Tomorrow War" to a non-HD compatible device, the highest image quality and capacity is "1.06GB". With OPPO A73, you can select a large capacity of "4.19GB". At this level, the difference in image quality is clear even on the smaller display of smartphones. To be honest, it's hard to watch a work for more than 2 hours with non-HD image quality. Above all, the immersive feeling is reduced and you cannot enjoy the contents.

By the way, OPPO A73 is compatible with Micro SD card (up to 256GB). The storage capacity of the main unit is 64GB, which is standard, but there is no problem if you set the save destination to a Micro SD card for large amounts of data such as videos. One SIM slot is treated exclusively, but since it supports eSIM, you will not feel any inconvenience in this regard. You can download up to 25 prime videos with one account.

Since organic EL has an overwhelmingly faster response speed than liquid crystal displays, it has the characteristic that "afterimages are less likely to occur" in fast-moving scenes. Since the cost is high, the price will jump several times when it comes to TV size, but the reason why it is still selling is that the image quality of organic EL exceeds the price.

Since OPPO A73 is equipped with an earphone jack, you can listen to the sound with your earphones and headphones. However, you may find the cable annoying while watching the video. In that case, buy Bluetooth earphones that support aptX. If you want lower latency, aptX LL is ideal, but even with inexpensive aptX compatible earphones, you could listen to the voice without any discomfort according to the movement of your mouth.

OLED displays are not only good for watching videos. It's also great for reading e-books. Turn on Dark Mode to invert text and background colors (for Kindle e-readers). In other words, the text color is white or gray, and the background is black. Black turns off the pixels, so it maintains a low power consumption environment while reading. You can concentrate on your work without worrying about running out of batteries.

OPPO A73 weighs only 162g while the number of terminals weighing over 200g is increasing recently. It is almost the same as the 159g of Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G, whose lightness is a hot topic. While watching a video or reading a book, you will be in a state of holding your smartphone for a long time, so the benefit of lightness is great.

OPPO A73 is a thin, light and easy-to-use smartphone equipped with an organic EL display. On Amazon and Rakuten Ichiba, the price has dropped to the "10,000 yen level". When I first bought it, it was certainly in the 30,000 yen range. I'm a little shocked. In addition, the cheap SIM OCN Mobile ONE is holding a limited sale of OPPO A73 until 11:00 am on October 25 (Monday). The sale price is "1 yen".

From OCN Mobile ONE

To purchase at a sale price, you need to subscribe to a voice-enabled SIM, but OCN Mobile ONE offers a SIM with a phone number at a super-discount price starting from 770 yen (tax included) per month. In addition, the call charge is 11 yen / 30 seconds without a specific application, which is half the general charge. Excellent compatibility with eSIM compatible cheap plans such as ahamo and LINEMO.

If you use the free option "MUSIC Count Free", communication of music distribution services such as "Amazon Music", "ANiuta", "AWA", "dHits", "LINE MUSIC", "Rec Music", "Spotify", and "Hikari TV Music" will not be counted. To. Music lovers are irresistible!

However, as the stock of sale items is limited, please be careful not to run out of stock. Inventory may be restored during the sale period, but in many cases the sale will end as it is!

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Main specifications of OPPO A73

Information on the supported frequency bands of OPPO A73

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