When I initially glanced at the OPPO F33 Pro 5G, I was perplexed.It’sa surprising arrival in the mid-range segment, whereI believe the emphasis is on long-lasting battery life and a rugged, nature-inspired design over sheer processing power.

I’mnot sure whetherI’dcall it a performance juggernaut, but there are a few features that will appeal to individuals who appreciate aesthetic flair and long-term durability.

Let me tell you all about the OPPO F33 Pro 5G and help you find out if this one makes sense for you or not.

Let’sStartwithDesign:

I guessthere’sno problem giving the OPPO F33 Pro 5G full marks when it comes to the design aspect, as I find its Misty Forest version very appealing. The idea of a ‘Dynamic 3D Depth’ coating at the back panel creates a layered effect that mimics sunlight filtering through a forest canopy. Sounds interesting?Well, it’s way more beautiful when you actually see the device.And yes,it’sa fingerprint-free design, sonomore smudges that you find in so many smartphones costingway morethan the OPPO F33 Pro 5G.

The device is built like a tank:

No, I am not making this up as the OPPO F33 Pro 5G comes with top-tier protection. In fact, it surprised me as it comes with IP66, IP68, and IP69K ratings.Meaning, this deviceis not just safe to use across all terrains that we find the moment we leave ourabode;it is also safe against high-pressure water jets and submersion. I had this instance where it was pouring likethere’sno tomorrow, but the OPPO F33 Pro 5G had no problem at all. I was even more surprised when Irealisedthat it also boasts military-grade endurance with MIL-STD-810H certification. I am not sure if all of you canrealisethe importance of this feature, but it makes the Oppo F33 Pro 5G a rough-tough smartphone that can survive accidental drops and harsh environments.

Now comes the battery performance:

The OPPO F33 Pro 5G has a7,000mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, and during my usage, I found it offering up to 2 days of life. Sucha longbattery life is agamechanger, where I am not worried about a day-long trip to Mumbai or Hyderabad. AsIknow,Idon’thave to look for charging stations at airports. It comes with an 80WSuperVOOCcharging brick that can refill the battery from zero toa hundred

percent in 75 to90 minutes. And hold on, you can even charge other devices and accessories through this smartphone as it supports reverse wired charging. Though the speed is slow,it’sa great featureto be stress-free about charging at all.

Then We Have Display and Multimedia Capabilities:

The OPPO F33 Pro 5G features a 6.57-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, making the screen feel vibrant with some of the best viewing angles thatI’venoticed in phones around Rs 40,000. The peak brightness is restricted at 1,400nits,and I felt it should have more nits of power asI’vestruggled to read the screen during direct sunlight. The speaker placed at the bottom of the smartphone is good enough asit’sloud and crisp, but the ultra-volume mode is a strictno-to-try toas it makes the sound distorted at an annoying level. The display is also left without HDR support for streaming content, which is a rare omission at this price point.