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Optus Oppo A73 $179.10 Delivered or C&C @ Target eBay

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Optus Oppo A73 $179.10 Delivered or C&C @ Target eBay
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altomic on 15/06/2018 - 10:17 ebay.com.au (2995 clicks)
Last edited 15/06/2018 - 10:31 by 1 other user
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Seems cheapest price for this model and also the cheapest Full Screen facial unlock phone
Save further 5% if you use discount woolworth wish gift card
RRP: $259.00

Advantages:

Facial + Finger Print Unlock
6" Full High Definition Screen
16MP Front and 13MP rear cameras
32GB Internal storage 3GB RAM
Disadvantages:
Single sim
No built in step counter when older model A57 has

Optus locked: unlock code $17.10 (with 10% off code) from this eBay seller:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Unlock-Code-service-Optus-Austra…

Original 10% off Sitewide (Brand New Fixed Priced Items) on eBay Deal Post

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  • dm01 on 15/06/2018 - 10:33
    +33

    You had me at "full screen facial"

  • xyron on 15/06/2018 - 10:34

    no NFC on this which is a real shame, itd be a perfect budget phone otherwise.

    • Diji1 on 15/06/2018 - 11:09
      +3

      The perfect budget phone is abut 20 bucks more: Sharp Aquos S2 @ Joybuy

      • xrailgun on 15/06/2018 - 11:12
        +4

        Sharp Aquos S2 no 3.5mm jack. But the Oppo isn't the perfect budget phone either, the Redmi Note 5 or Nokia 6 2017 are much stronger contenders.

      • froodh on 15/06/2018 - 11:18
        +6

        Buying stuff from China is not comparing apples with apples.
        If you buy from Target, you can return it if you don't like it.

        • clandestino on 15/06/2018 - 11:24

          even if it has been opened? Are you sure?

        • froodh on 15/06/2018 - 11:31
          +1

          @clandestino:
          From the "Reurns and refunds" tab on the ebay listing:

          Free Returns
          You can return items that you have purchased from the Target eBay store back to us via the post or to your local Target store. If you have changed your mind or require an exchange, goods must be returned within 28 days from delivery.

          If you purchased an item from the Target eBay store and it’s not of acceptable quality or doesn’t match the description, you can return it. Just bring it back with proof of purchase and we’ll repair it or exchange it or give you a refund for your purchase using your original payment method. Our policy provides you with additional benefits to those under Australian Consumer Law.

          Items must be in their original packaging and in new condition suitable for resale. Manuals, packaging and accessories must accompany electrical and electronic products.

          I would not use the Optus SIM included in the pack

        • chichi on 15/06/2018 - 11:36

          @clandestino: I've returned this exact phone to Target but it had to be sealed. I checked with their online customer service first to make sure.

        • clandestino on 15/06/2018 - 13:08

          @chichi:

          Thanks Chichi and froode. I'll check with them just to be sure.

  • Namesareapain on 15/06/2018 - 10:40
    +5

    "flagship Octa-core processor" = 8 slow Cortex A53s.

  • mastablasta on 15/06/2018 - 11:08
    +1

    Save further 5% if you use discount woolworth wish gift card

    How so?

    • jkcat on 15/06/2018 - 11:16
      +3

      Buy eBay giftcards instore with discounted wish.

      • 1devk on 15/06/2018 - 17:04

        How does it work exactly? Like buying ebay giftcard using 'wish egift' card at woolies store?

  • Fergy1987 on 15/06/2018 - 11:35

    Jeez I cant believe Optus want $80 to unlock this directly with them haha. What an absolute rort that is!

    • singlemalt72 on 15/06/2018 - 11:42

      are there any cheap unlock options (ebay etc)

      EDIT > found Ebay seller opffering unlock for $18.99 but can take a week.
      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Unlock-Code-service-Optus-Austra…

      • otter-raptor on 15/06/2018 - 11:48
        +2

        The OP post has it listed at the end of description

        • singlemalt72 on 15/06/2018 - 11:49
          +1

          Oops … read in full next time!

    • TheGooniesKilldMyVCR on 17/06/2018 - 21:38

      I always unlock optus phones for free just use a sim card account thats charged over 80 dollars before in credit like my original optus sim card. Works for me every time.

  • RolandWaites on 15/06/2018 - 11:39

    16MP front camera but only 13MP rear? Are selfies really the priority when it comes to camera hardware?

    • ausmechkeyboards on 15/06/2018 - 11:44
      +5

      Megapixels are not a good metric, even remotely, for cameras.

      The reality is that the 16MP selfie cam is probably 8MP interpolated. Good chance that it has a higher aperture as well.

    • Ronnnie on 15/06/2018 - 11:51
      +6

      Why do people still believe a higher megapixel count = a better camera?

      • willyroo on 15/06/2018 - 12:16
        +2

        Nokia 808 :)
        (oh and maybe Lumia 1020)
        However for the most part megapixels don't equate to better photos…

      • RolandWaites on 15/06/2018 - 12:17

        Because that's all phone manufacturers market them as.

        • bert-lifts on 15/06/2018 - 13:17

          Yes it's easy to fool the technically inept that way. The average person will assume bigger numbers = better.

          That's why they do it.

  • InfraRed on 15/06/2018 - 11:52

    How are the cameras on Oppo phones? My mum's looking for a sub $200 phone with the best camera.

    • bert-lifts on 15/06/2018 - 12:01
      +2

      At this price point it's better than anything else you could get locally. That applies to the whole phone too, you can't get anything with these specs/features/performance for under $200.

      The only negative is using colorOS in my opinion, but that won't be an issue for your mum.

    • EricStrongman on 15/06/2018 - 12:20
      -7

      you can get a second hand or refurbished pixel1 around 200~300$

    • ChickenAdobo on 15/06/2018 - 14:03
      +1

      I have this phone. The Aquos S2 is much better camera. The low light is horrendous and background blooming like an iphone.

    • tony23 on 16/06/2018 - 16:25
      +1

      Own 2 and highly recommend camera

  • andyman1908 on 15/06/2018 - 12:23
    +1

    Hi All,

    I tried to do my research, but just want to double check. Will this phone be suitable for Kogan (Vodafone) sim? Obviously after the unlock process

    • Cluelessly on 15/06/2018 - 12:28
      +1

      Yes.

    • Notorious on 15/06/2018 - 13:23
      +2

      Hi.. Got this phone and unblocked from eBay and using on kogan network.. Works fine.

  • Cluelessly on 15/06/2018 - 12:24

    No 3G 850 for telstra network :(

  • jerum3030 on 15/06/2018 - 12:34
    -6

    If you put this in your pocket and sit down would it snap in half?

  • techboy on 15/06/2018 - 12:59

    Can this be updated to ColorOs 5.0?

    • bert-lifts on 15/06/2018 - 13:15
      +6

      Very unlikely. Oppo are awful with updating/supporting their phones.
      There may be some bug fix updates but generally your stuck with whatever it ships with.

  • TheGooniesKilldMyVCR on 15/06/2018 - 13:29

    Is it in Optus stores?

  • TheGooniesKilldMyVCR on 15/06/2018 - 13:31

    put your old optus sim in then ring to unlock for free
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    • techboy on 15/06/2018 - 13:44

      ????

  • Zylam Marex on 15/06/2018 - 14:33
    +1

    What a deal, I would so jump on this but that Colour OS or whatever it's called… I just can't.

    If only all OEM's would stop molesting Android and ship them as Android One devices, man would the budget Android market be heaven.

  • fitzy87 on 15/06/2018 - 14:37

    the other half got one for bigw 199, got the ebay unlocking but it will not work with telstra, msgs work and internet but not calls? get a new unlock code from optus and didnt work either. Is this cause of the bands?

    • froodh on 15/06/2018 - 14:50
      +2

      It might be that Optus disable the 3G 850Mhz band and 4G B5 band in firmware.
      I have this experience with an Optus prepaid Alcatel A3 that also has a MediaTek CPU.

      You can work around this using an app, see my post here

  • singlemalt72 on 15/06/2018 - 15:24

    Just wondering re: network lock

    If I use a sim from an Optus reseller (eg Catch Connect) which is on the Optus network, does this require unlocking?

    ie: does it specifically need to be an Optus sim or will any sim on the optus network suffice?

    • froodh on 15/06/2018 - 15:25
      +2

      Any Optus reseller's SIM should work

  • paulaus on 15/06/2018 - 15:29
    -3

    Unless it has a huge battery that 6 inch FHD screen will chew it up.

    • CarbonMini on 15/06/2018 - 15:44
      +2

      The SOC inside this phone is very power effecient. The phones battery should do just fine.

  • 1devk on 15/06/2018 - 16:40

    Amaysim uses Optus 4G network. Will Amaysim SIM work in this phone without unlocking this handset? Asked optus online - was told will need to pay fee. Anyone with Amaysim have tried Amaysim SIM in any 'locked' Optus Pre-paid mobile.

    • techboy on 15/06/2018 - 16:53
      +1

      Using another Locked Optus phone with Amysim.

      • 1devk on 15/06/2018 - 17:00

        Thank you. Badly needed a new low priced phone with my Amaysim. Off to ebay to order one.

  • techboy on 15/06/2018 - 16:53

    Where do you put the discount code?

    • adr8 on 15/06/2018 - 17:11

      At checkout page - Gift cards/vouchers at the bottom of page where it says enter code.

  • koalafied on 17/06/2018 - 08:11

    Back in stock :)
    $189.10 with PULL5 code

  • andyman1908 on 18/06/2018 - 12:47

    Anyone received shipping info yet?

    • chichi on 18/06/2018 - 13:25
      +1

      Yes. I received notification Friday night - though when I check the tracking it just says "Shipping information received by Australia Post".

      • andyman1908 on 18/06/2018 - 15:32

        Cheers, got my shipping notification this afternoon.

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