Oppo F31 Pro Plus 5G review: 10 things to know about the new mid-ranger

Design: Familiar and Functional
The Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G sticks to the safe lane — slim, comfortable to hold, and available in Gemstone Blue, Himalayan White, and Festival Pink. At 195g, it’s reasonably light for a 7,000mAh phone. The triple ingress protection (IP66, IP68, and IP69) is a rare bonus at this price.

Display: Sharp and Smooth
Its 6.8-inch AMOLED panel offers crisp visuals and a buttery 120Hz refresh rate. Colours are vivid without being oversaturated, and peak brightness holds up well outdoors. The AGC DT-Star D+ protection feels reassuring.

Build Quality: Solid Everyday Performer
Plastic frame, glass back — standard mid-range fare. Nothing premium, but nothing flimsy either.

Software: Heavy-Handed
ColorOS 15 on Android 15 brings fluid animations and customisation options, but the bloatware situation is annoying. With only two years of OS updates promised, it lags behind competitors like OnePlus and Samsung.

Performance: Smooth and reliable
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip handles multitasking and casual gaming well. But power users might spot throttling under extended load.

RAM and Storage: Generous, Yet Conventional
Up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage is solid, though faster LPDDR5 or UFS 4.0 would have future-proofed it better.

Cameras: Consistent, Not Class-Leading
The 50MP primary camera clicks well-balanced shots in daylight, while the 32MP front camera impresses for selfies. Low-light output is serviceable, though noise creeps in. The 2MP monochrome sensor adds little value.

Battery: A Genuine Strength
At 7,000mAh, it’s a beast. Easily lasts two days of moderate use, and the 80W fast charger (thankfully included) tops it up in under an hour.

Connectivity and Audio: Modern Enough
5G support is wide, and call quality is clear. Stereo speakers get the job done, though they lack depth.

Gets the basics right
The Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G nails the basics — great battery, capable display, and solid build — but plays it too safe. At Rs. 32,999, it’s a dependable all-rounder for mainstream users, yet lacks the flair or camera magic to truly excite enthusiasts.