Oppo Mirror 5 With Android 5.1, IR Port Launched at Rs. 15,990

The Oppo Mirror 5 smartphone, like the Mirror 5s, features a diamond-inspired multi-faceted rear panel surface, which is a highlight of the handset. It's worth noting that the Mirror 5 supports 4G in other markets, but the company has not detailed whether the handset supports India-specific 4G LTE bands. However, considering it's powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset, Band 40 support is likely, as seen in other smartphones sporting the same chipset.

(Also see: Oppo Mirror 5 vs. Oppo Mirror 5s)

The dual-SIM based Oppo Mirror 5 supports one Micro-SIM card and the other Nano-SIM. The smartphone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop-based Color OS 2.1. The handset is the global version of Oppo Mirror 5s, which was launched last month, as it features exactly the same set of specifications apart from the display resolution.

The Mirror 5 features a 5-inch (540x960 pixels) qHD TFT display instead of HD (720x1280 pixels) resolution in Mirror 5s. The company notes that the smartphone supports gloved and wet touch input.

It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor that's coupled with an Adreno 306 GPU, and 2GB of RAM. The Oppo Mirror 5 comes with 16GB of built-in storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 128GB). It sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture plus LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It features scene detection, Panaroma, geo-tagging, double exposure, smile shot, and HDR options.

Connectivity options on the Oppo Mirror 5 include 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, IR port, and FM radio. It is backed by a 2420mAh non-removable battery and will be available in White and Blue colours. It features ambient light sensor, g-sensor, and magnetometer. The smartphone measures 143.4x71.2x7.65mm and weighs 160 grams.

The Oppo Mirror 5 comes preloaded with Smart Remote Control app that the company claims is compatible with common household appliances.

Commenting on the launch, Tom Lu, CEO, Oppo Mobile India said, "Our newest offering Mirror 5 is perfect interpretation of our design philosophy which is wisdom and innovation, shining above the ordinary. Oppo Mirror 5 is not simply a device built with appearance and performance in mind, its goal is to bring a spark of creativity to life. Be it an amateur or a pro photographer, the Mirror 5 is perfect for fabulous selfies as well as scenic landscapes. With creative photography as well as a host of smart functions, Mirror 5 is a strong contender, which could be the best choice within the price range."