Oppo R9
A 2016 selfie-focused mid-ranger that was Oppo's best-selling phone in China.
The Oppo R9 is a mid-range Oppo smartphone released Mar 2016, with a launch price of $430. It pairs the Helio P10 with a 5.5" AMOLED display, a 13 MP main camera and a 2,850 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 48/100 — Oppo's top-selling phone in China. Standout strengths: 16 mp selfie camera — oppo's selfie pitch. and slim 6.6 mm aluminium body. Main trade-off: helio p10 modest.
Oppo's top-selling phone in China.
R9 was Oppo's 2016 best-seller — a slim AMOLED phone with a 16 MP selfie camera and VOOC charging, marketed hard at younger Chinese buyers. Modest in spec but smartly positioned, it propelled Oppo to enormous Chinese market share.
Read the full review- 16 MP selfie camera — Oppo's selfie pitch.
- Slim 6.6 mm aluminium body.
- AMOLED + 20 W VOOC charging.
- microSD + jack.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Oppo R9 compares
| Oppo R9 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | A5s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 48 | 89 | 48 |
| Chipset | Helio P10 | SD 8 Elite | Helio P35 |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" LCD 60 Hz |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 13 MP · f/2.2 |
| Battery | 2,850 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 4,230 mAh |
| Launch price | $430 | $1,299 | $150 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Oppo R9 released?
The Oppo R9 was released in Mar 2016.
How much does the Oppo R9 cost?
The Oppo R9 launched at $430 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Oppo R9 screen size and type?
The Oppo R9 has a 5.5" AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Oppo R9 use?
The Oppo R9 is powered by the Helio P10 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Oppo R9 have?
The Oppo R9 ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Oppo R9 battery capacity?
The Oppo R9 has a 2,850 mAh battery.
How fast does the Oppo R9 charge?
The Oppo R9 supports 20 W VOOC wired charging.
What is the Oppo R9 main camera?
The Oppo R9 has a 13 MP main camera.
Does the Oppo R9 have a headphone jack?
The Oppo R9 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Oppo R9 get software updates?
The Oppo R9 update policy: To Android 6.0.
How much does the Oppo R9 weigh?
The Oppo R9 weighs 145 g.
What colours does the Oppo R9 come in?
The Oppo R9 is available in 3 colours: Gold, Rose Gold, Silver.
Is the Oppo R9 worth buying?
R9 was Oppo's 2016 best-seller — a slim AMOLED phone with a 16 MP selfie camera and VOOC charging, marketed hard at younger Chinese buyers. Modest in spec but smartly positioned, it propelled Oppo to enormous Chinese market share. SpecEagle gives the Oppo R9 an editorial score of 48/100.
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