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Oppo F1 - $179 Locked to Optus @ Big W

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PainToad on 10/06/2016 - 13:55 bigw.com.au (3360 clicks)
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Deal is now official, after Big W had a whinge about the leak.

Below description ripped from rodripa's previous deal ($199).

Bargain phone for the specs

DISPLAY
5.0" 16M IPS Colors (720 x 1280 pixels, 260ppi)

SIZE (H X W X D)
143.5 x 71 x 7.25 mm

WEIGHT
134g(with battery)

COLOR
Silver

PROCESSOR
OCTA-core 1.5GHz

RAM
3GB

INTERNAL MEMORY
16GB(9GB available for the user)

EXPANDABLE MEMORY
Support microSD up to 128GB

CAMERA
Rear: 13MP
Front: 8MP

VIDEO
1080p/ 720p/ 480p 30fps

CONNECTIVITY
WiFi Bands: 802.11 b/g/[email protected]
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
NFC: No
GPS: Yes
FM radio: Yes
3.5mm audio jack: Yes

OPERATING SYSTEM

ColorOS V2.1.0i Base Android 5.1

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS
MP3/AAC/APE/AMR/WAV/MID/OGG/FLAC/WMA

SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMATS
MP4/3GP/RMVB/AVI/FLV

SIM CARD COMPATIBILITY
Micro SIM

3G NETWORK
WCDMA 900/2100MHz

4G NETWORK
FDD LTE Bands 1/3/7/20/28/TD-LTE Bands 38/39/40/41

BATTERY CAPACITY
2400/2500mAh Li-polymer Battery(Min/Typ)

BATTERY INTERNET USE
3G standby time: Up to 216 hours
3G talk time: Up to 16 hours
Audio playback: Up to 9 hours
Video playback: Up to 5 hours
Web browsing time: Up to 4 hours

Part of the Big W Toy Sale 16 Jun - 6 July

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  • vjknight on 10/06/2016 - 13:58
    +2

    unlocking ?

    • PainToad on 10/06/2016 - 13:58
      +27

      Official = $80
      Ebay = look it up?

      • fchis on 10/06/2016 - 14:09

        you nailed it.

  • Jaduqimon on 10/06/2016 - 14:08
    +1

    is this dual sim?

    • PainToad on 10/06/2016 - 14:09
      +20

      Not this version. Buy two?

    • lostboi on 10/06/2016 - 14:10

      Not this crippled Optus version

      Note as well that some LTE bands aren't available on this version either

      • [Deactivated] on 10/06/2016 - 23:11
        +2

        Actually I believe it's a software issue and locks into a certain band. Whirlpool members have proven it so and can be easily fixed but every reset or power cycling means you have to do it again.

        I don't know the difference between the non bloatware f1 and the optus f1 to swap room if that helps.

    • fade on 16/06/2016 - 11:05

      Yes…my one is dual sim. You could use 2 sim card togather or 1 sim and 1 sd card.

  • fchis on 10/06/2016 - 14:11

    it said SAVE $20. I guess if it's unlocked, you'll get more + votes quicker.

    • flangeflange on 10/06/2016 - 14:16
      +1

      wot?

    • Jackson on 10/06/2016 - 17:12

      wot?

    • expertreader on 10/06/2016 - 17:30

      Is he palmer supporter or palmer supporter?

  • seraphim2017 on 10/06/2016 - 14:24
    +1

    Is there any way to free up more of that 16gb? That seems a lot of bloat, looking to upgrade from my z1c as their leftover 11+GB seems tight! Wish they did 32gb phones as standard!

    • Thorax on 10/06/2016 - 14:25

      You're not wrong. 7Gb reserved for system and bloatware? Nup.

    • CodeXD on 10/06/2016 - 16:30

      This phone supports MicroSD card so for pictures/music etc you can move it there. Not so sure about apps tho

      • nkbswe5 on 10/06/2016 - 17:20
        +3

        Most apps seem to be unable to fully move onto a SD, though many let you move partial data. But for my 1gb game, it's only like 100mb that moves to SD :/
        This is based on Samsung Galaxy phones but I assume it's all the same.

        • Jared17 on 10/06/2016 - 23:20
          +1

          Same for my Huawei phone. frustrating not able to move many of the apps to the SD card

  • mad__llama on 10/06/2016 - 14:29
    +3

    Very happy with mine bought during the 10% off everything sale a weeks ago. And it might be getting an update to Android M sometime soon: http://community.oppo.com/en/forum.php?mod=oppo_viewthread&t…

    Also don't forget the 8% discount BIGW gift vouchers at cashrewards.com.au !

  • HitokiriDee on 10/06/2016 - 14:49

    How is this in comparison to the Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro? Was thinking of getting one.

    • slimdealin on 10/06/2016 - 15:03
      +8

      Same processor, same amount of ram. The Xiaomi has a lot bigger battery (4000mah vs 2500mah). I actually had the Xiaomi on order from the Geekbuying deal but cancelled it due to the $32 extra they wanted from me for shipping. I grabbed the Oppo from Wireless 1 @ $260 with the click20 deal (look in their store and they have deals with a free bluetooth headset or decent earphones - both sennheiser). Screen is actually pretty damn good (720p). Its annoying how apps cannot be installed to the SD Card though (music and photos/videos can, and these are my biggest space eaters). The snapdragon 616 out performs my old Nexus 5 by about 800 primes per second (HWBOT benchmarking) at less than half the price. Mind you if the Nexus 5x had an SD card I'd stick with the Nexus range.

      edit - I should add that the Wireless 1 Oppo F1 is the dual sim unlocked version with 2 years Australian Warranty and Aussie Stock. Happy with my purchase but it took them 3 days to post it.

      • HitokiriDee on 10/06/2016 - 15:12
        +4

        Thanks for the reply :)

        I was seriously tempted today to buy the Redmi 3 Pro from either Everbuying or Aliexpress. I think I can compromise a little bit when it comes to the battery amongst other minor differences. I think for the price/Australian warranty this Oppo F1 deal might be the pick for me!

    • ebosh on 10/06/2016 - 22:43
      +1

      Not sure if you have purchased yet, but this is the same processor as the Redmi Note 3 NON-PRO with the MTK processor. The PRO version is far better, has an AOSP ROM, a fingerprint scanner, and a better graphics chip. I'm typing this reply on mine, and I love it (apart from the camera but it isn't that bad)
      Edit: forgot that the PRO also has a FHD screen and higher res camera vs this phone

      • djkelly69 on 11/06/2016 - 08:32

        He said Redmi 3 Pro, not Redmi Note 3 Pro (ie. talking about the 5" version).

  • bbourizk on 10/06/2016 - 15:08

    Can it be rooted and a ROM installed. I'm with Optus so not worried about unlocking.
    Just need something while my g4 is of for the bootlooping issue.

    • bobdobal on 10/06/2016 - 15:14
      +1

      How old is your G4? Thinking of getting one, but concerned about bootloop.

      • bbourizk on 10/06/2016 - 15:21

        Got it in May last year… Been great and certainly best phone I've owned and I've owned a few.

        For the price you can't go wrong. Some people say that the bootlooping issue was fixed after a certain date, while some say even after that date some handsets have the issue.

        If you have a backup and don't mind waiting a few weeks for repairs then go for it.

        • bobdobal on 10/06/2016 - 15:22

          Who did you get yours from? I take it they are handling warranty fine?

        • bbourizk on 10/06/2016 - 15:25

          @bobdobal:
          Qd-au one of the ebay sales.

          I sent the phone back to them and they sent it off. They're not the fastest to respond to messages. It's been three weeks one member on whirlpool says it took 8 weeks for repair through them.

          A couple of people who bought from t-demensions seem to have for theirs back in 2-3 weeks.

        • bobdobal on 10/06/2016 - 15:54

          @bbourizk:
          So your bootloop happened just inside the 1 year period. A month later and you'd be out of warranty?

        • [Deactivated] on 10/06/2016 - 15:56
          +2

          @bobdobal:

          mine bootlooped 10 months in, so thankful it did otherwise the phones next to useless outside the 12 month warranty period

        • bbourizk on 10/06/2016 - 16:33
          +2

          @bobdobal:
          In a way I was happy it did it when it did. Not sure what would happen if there year was up.

          Maybe would have had to pay for it.

  • BradH13 on 10/06/2016 - 15:37

    How's the audio output over 3.5mm? Loud, clear? Might buy one of these as an iPod replacement.

    • mady123 on 10/06/2016 - 19:37
      +4

      Audio output is same like many flagship phones in the market. i am using it as primary mp3 player in my car. Also it has media control gesture support which is very handy while driving. just swipe > on phone screen for next track, < for previous track when the screen is off. works like a charm.

      • BradH13 on 10/06/2016 - 20:27
        +4

        I think you've just cost me $179.

  • zombie hunter on 10/06/2016 - 15:40
    +6

    any optus prepaid phone can be unlocked for free providing you have a prepaid account for 6 month, even you havent recharged it and say you going overseas. Ring them up and be very nice and will generally will do it for you.
    I done this for 2 phones….

  • Ametric on 10/06/2016 - 16:23

    looks like need to grab one for missus :)

  • jason07 on 10/06/2016 - 16:33
    +1

    I read a few reviews of this after the last deal and for the most part they were all very unflattering. Issues with battery and camera specifically. Battery life is one of my top priorities so I decided against it.

    I ended up buying the Ulefone Power with a 6050mAh battery. Easily get 2 full days without charging with pretty heavy use, permanently connected to smart watch etc. Total price was about $220 delivered from EverBuying. IMO a much better phone and not too much more expensive.

    • Ametric on 10/06/2016 - 16:44
      +2

      For ulephone SIZE (H X W X D) 155mm x 77mm x 9.5mm and Weight is 190g(Built-in Battery)

      for oppo SIZE (H X W X D) 143.5 x 71 x 7.25 mm and Weight is 134g(with battery)

      • it's a quite strange comparison…
      • expertreader on 10/06/2016 - 17:34
        +1

        It is. 5mm here or there is not going to make a difference. Less Weight is good but I would take bigger battery.

        • Ametric on 10/06/2016 - 17:41

          depends what you need it (the phone) for :)

        • expertreader on 10/06/2016 - 18:40

          @Ametric: I know of only one reason for using mobile phone but good for you. 😄

        • Ametric on 10/06/2016 - 19:47

          @expertreader: not sure what you meant, I was talking about smaller phone (thinner and lighter) rather than a bigger battery :)

      • Cheeper on 10/06/2016 - 18:14

        "•it's a quite strange comparison…"
        It's a massive battery.. 6050mAh. Naturally a little larger and heavier, far from strange.

        • Ametric on 10/06/2016 - 19:49

          it's a massive battery - yes it's a big plus, but will it work 2.5 times longer from one charge? I doubt it…

        • Cheeper on 10/06/2016 - 20:43
          +1

          @Ametric: Agree somewhat… battery size does not guarantee longer running time always.. but 2500 vs 6500… ?? Should be a little better..:-)

        • Ametric on 11/06/2016 - 00:15

          @xywolap: should be, I'm not arguing :)

        • jason07 on 11/06/2016 - 06:48

          @Ametric: from what I've read on the F1 it easily works 2.5 times longer. It's a true 6000+mAh and performs better than I expected.

  • Prima on 10/06/2016 - 17:04

    Will this work with Amaysim since they use the Optus network?

    • Ametric on 10/06/2016 - 17:16
      +2

      sure it will :)

  • twister292 on 10/06/2016 - 17:17

    Unlock code on eBay is $35….something to keep in mind.

  • trendkill on 10/06/2016 - 18:55
    +6

    I've had this phone for a few months now. It is an amazing device for the price, and at $179 minus the 8% big w voucher it's a can't miss proposition.

    Yes optus fudged something with band 28,but you can enable it in engineering mode (really easy). Also the capacitive keys aren't backlit.

    Otherwise its cpu and ram run apps flawlessly, has good battery life, reasonable back camera, good front camera and an ok screen. It also has an OTG mode and it's default colour os skin isn't horrible, although isn't overly customisable. (it doesn't have an app drawer, but you could install another skin over the top) Once again all acceptable for the price.

    There's good information and support on whirlpool for this device as well. Worth a read if you've an hour free and are considering this device.

  • thomas163 on 11/06/2016 - 09:28

    Just wonder will Optus do price match for this phone? I believe bigw has limited stocks available.

    • PainToad on 11/06/2016 - 13:37

      Should do.

  • ego22 on 11/06/2016 - 13:35
    -1

    Meh. Would feel like driving a cherry or a mahindra just eww. Rather pay more for a note 5 OPPOsed to this.

    • PainToad on 11/06/2016 - 13:36

      What?

      • ego22 on 11/06/2016 - 13:37

        Ye herd meh

        • PainToad on 11/06/2016 - 14:12

          Ohhh Cherry the car brand? As in these are bad because they're Chinese? Yeah because Korea is so much better than China /s

  • smurfinaus on 11/06/2016 - 13:57

    2400/2500mah is too low for a mobile with 4g and it being an octocore. Dont expect a great battery life. Price is OK compared to the overinflatesd outright prices we pay for their mobiles here.

    • PainToad on 11/06/2016 - 14:13

      My partner gets a day and half out of hers and she's always on Facebook.

    • trendkill on 11/06/2016 - 20:41

      I also get a day and a half out of mine with moderate normal usage

  • morgs640 on 13/06/2016 - 02:55

    Mi 4c is far better for around the same price

    • HitokiriDee on 14/06/2016 - 10:07
      +1

      The lack of expandable storage kills the deal for me. Is the Oppo F1 really not that crash hot for the price? Looking for something to replace my iPhone 5s that went for a swim :/

  • HitokiriDee on 14/06/2016 - 11:20

    I just had a guy at jbhifi tell me that these won't work with amaysim… I was almost 100% sure they would seeing as I've bought Optus prepaid mobiles and have used my amaysim with all of them. Still not convinced with his argument but just thought I'd double check and see if I'm being silly enough to give his argument a second thought :/

    • Ametric on 14/06/2016 - 12:10

      I believe, he was taught by optus team to tell that , so people will use optus service with "optus" phones…

      • PainToad on 14/06/2016 - 13:00

        Or he wants to sell you an unlocked version. JB are now Oppo resellers since DSE went bust.

        • Ametric on 14/06/2016 - 13:09

          yeah, they are. I visited two optus shops in Southland, VIC and wanted to have a look at the actual phone, both of them don't have them on their displays (only had sealed boxes and plasticky models) and sent me to JB HI-FI to have a look at it…

        • HitokiriDee on 14/06/2016 - 13:17
          +1

          He was indeed trying to sell me an unlocked version. I guess they will try say anything to get a sale… Not impressed

    • Adz81 on 14/06/2016 - 13:12

      Yup… he was either mistaken or just lying to you. I use Amaysim and use one of these as a back up phone.

  • shrapnelreloaded on 14/06/2016 - 13:11

    is this available from this thursday?

  • Black26 on 16/06/2016 - 00:09

    Starts @ midnight,the local store informed me. Heading there now. No holds, but maybe layby if needed.

  • fade on 16/06/2016 - 07:57

    Got 1 from Melbourne QV this morning. 1 left so far unless they got stock at the back.

    • ctrlaltdel on 16/06/2016 - 08:59

      walk in 1/2 hour ago, they told me, all sold out.

  • bobbie34567 on 16/06/2016 - 10:49
    -1

    zzz, sold out 15 min after opening.. wish they kept more stock for these sales, waste of time

  • shrapnelreloaded on 16/06/2016 - 11:08

    got one today, now need to unlock so i can use my vodafone sim

    • fade on 16/06/2016 - 11:12

      same here…any deal on unlocking? Not sure if it is a network lock or hardware lock.

  • aussiesilver on 16/06/2016 - 12:08

    Geelong BIGW had half a dozen there a few hours ago. Bought one now trying to get a good unlock code organised

    • fade on 16/06/2016 - 13:06

      please let me know if you find a good deal for unlocking. http://www.unlockit.codes/services.php - are they trustworthy? They charge 25. However, on top of that you have to pay 1.50 for paypal transaction. Nevertheless, if they fail, then the money is not coming back to your account anymore and staying with your unlockit account. Thus, I was reluctant to do it.

      • shrapnelreloaded on 16/06/2016 - 14:09

        if you want to be safe, just activate your prepaid optus sim card that came with oppo f1. then go to optus unlocking page, and pay them 25 dollars.

        • PainToad on 16/06/2016 - 14:37

          It's $80 through Optus.

      • Bagman on 22/06/2016 - 17:10
        +2

        Not really … I do full refunds if the code is not found.

        • PainToad on 23/06/2016 - 06:47

          How much do you charge?

  • tomclancy on 16/06/2016 - 21:41

    Just picked up second last one at Warringah Mall. I called Macquarie Centre a few hours ago and they said none had been delivered yet - should be delivered tomorrow 10am (Friday) or Monday.

  • Datatemp on 17/06/2016 - 00:27

    my cousin is on a plan with 12 mths contract with optus (his iphone and $50 plan), can i get him to get this phone unlocked for free or the unlocking fee still apply?

  • iceshadow on 17/06/2016 - 12:04

    Does anyone know if any Big W stores in South East area of Melbourne have stock left?

    • Strange1 on 17/06/2016 - 21:30

      None @ Southland

    • vinna27 on 01/07/2016 - 23:04

      Got one at Waverley Gardens today. Saw at least two more, at 12.30pm.

  • skysurfer on 18/06/2016 - 15:12

    I would get this but major deal breaker is not being able to move apps to the sd card and only having 9GB of available storage on the phone.

  • ranma241 on 18/06/2016 - 21:38
    -2

    Has any try using a Vaya sim card sim with the phone and will it work without unlocking?

    • donnot on 20/06/2016 - 22:14

      Not sure why this is negged. Because Vaya is an Optus reseller, it will have no problems running on Vaya.

  • peterpeterpumpkin on 19/06/2016 - 14:54
    +1

    Shame Chinese brands avoid NFC.

  • ktks on 25/06/2016 - 10:29

    After reading through, I don't think it will suit TPG. I have a new unopened one. Anyone interested let me know. Same price at $179. If not I will return it.

    • Bullion78 on 28/06/2016 - 12:16

      Hey mate, did you return it?

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