There's a typical 60Hz refresh rate here, as expected for a budget phone, so don't count on any extra smoothness while you browse. For a memorable snap it's not a great issue, but it will bother anyone looking for more authentic photos. This isn't a phone for an active or clumsy lifestyle as there's no water or dust resistance here, alas, but then it is pretty cheap.

A resolution of 720 x 1600 is adequate and it's suitably bright, but it's not exactly awe-inspiring. In our Geekbench 5 tests, the phone achieved a single-core score of just 172 while it managed a multi-core score of 991. Such a combination means it's not great at multitasking, while heavy-duty gaming is going to be slow and long-winded to get started with. It doesn't have the obvious color changing effect of something like the Oppo A54 5G, but there's a certain change when you manipulate it.It's not as convenient as if it was embedded under the display, but we found it easier to use than one on the back would be. Having graduated from Swansea University with a degree in Media and Communication Studies, and later with a diploma from Staffordshire University with a post graduate diploma in Computer Games Design, she's written for a huge number of publications, including T3, FitandWell, Top Ten Reviews, Eurogamer, NME and many more.

There's no wireless charging functionality, but the Oppo A54s recharges reasonably swiftly thanks to USB-C. Combine the decent battery life with the phone's battery saving modes and you're onto a winner here. Quicker to use than most other parts of the phone, it's ideal for those on a tight budget desperate to have okay photography at their disposal. The Oppo A54s has a battery of 5,000mAh, which is pretty good going, especially given the specs aren't exactly power hungry here. as real users, posing a threat to a site’s security, so the site sometimes runs random security checks.As is the way with other Oppo phones, there are also plenty of software tools here including filters which provide some entertainment. It's slightly longer and wider than the Oppo A54 5G but that's barely perceptible and it still feels easy enough to hold. That's really low, which explains the hesitancy you'll feel it provides any time you do almost anything. Weirdly, the phone's 50MP mode is switched off by default, but flick it on via the options and you'll get a better image from it. As is customary for the brand, to the left are volume controls while the right edge has the power/unlock button which doubles as a fingerprint reader.

Powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 processor and 4GB of RAM, even just multitasking can feel slightly sluggish. Our range includes a variety of wallet styles and gel cases for the OPPO A54s, that will protect and personalize your phone. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the power button on the right-hand side of the phone rather than on the back of the device. It makes some effort to take better photos in low light conditions than the regular camera mode, but results are usually a tad fuzzy or not quite as defined as they should be. The Oppo A54S covers from Case24 help to protect your smartphone, and makes it unique at the same time.

With a choice of three color schemes, it's likely one of the three will end up discounted if nothing else. Since 2011, Screenhug has been the go-to destination in New Zealand for quality mobile phone, watch accessories and parts.

These stick out a bit (so you may want to budget for a case to keep them safe) but it's not a huge issue. The downside is there's no wireless charging support, so you'll need to pull out an unsightly cable, but at least you won't have to too often. The company has mastered the knack of offering a budget phone that still feels suitably weighty in your hands.There's also the ever-present Oppo logo tucked away in the bottom right-hand corner, still stealing a bit more focus than we'd like. Its resolution comes in at 720 x 1600 (for 269 pixels per inch) so it's not the sharpest of screens, but our time watching Netflix didn't leave us too bothered.