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Launch report · Oppo

Oppo R17: A 2018 waterdrop-notch phone with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2018·$540·Score 58/100

R17 was one of the earliest mainstream phones with an under-display fingerprint sensor, paired with a tiny waterdrop notch — a design template that defined the late-2018 mid-range. The SD670 was mid-tier, but the style and tech were ahead of the pack.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.4" AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 670
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
16 MP + 5 MP
Battery
3,500 mAh
Weight
182 g
What stands out
  • In-display fingerprint sensor — early adopter.
  • Tiny waterdrop notch design.
  • Gradient glass back.
  • VOOC fast charging.
What to watch
  • SD670 is mid-tier.
  • Mono speaker.
  • 5 MP depth filler.
  • ColorOS heavy.
The phone it has to beat
Xiaomi Mi 9T
$349 · score 78/100