OPPO A8

Security Grade

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OPPO A8

   Brand: OPPO (Parent: BBK Electronics)

   Category: Smartphone • Model / Gen: 8 A8

   Release Date: 2019-11-28 • Status: End of sale

   Classification Date: 2025-10-09 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	—	As a mass-market consumer device, no widespread specific hardware tampering vulnerabilities are reported. Security relies on software and system design.
Known vulnerabilities	Very common	—	All smartphones have known vulnerabilities over time. OPPO addressed them via monthly/quarterly security patches. As this model is discontinued, it may no longer receive updates, leaving known vulnerabilities unpatched.
Prior attacks	Rare	—	No widely reported specific, large-scale attack campaigns targeting the OPPO A8 exclusively. Users are primarily at risk from generic Android malware.
Updatability	Rare	—	The model is discontinued. Its major Android and ColorOS version update cycle has ended. It might receive critical security patches occasionally, but it's very rare.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	—	Supports authentication with cloud services, app stores via OPPO/Google accounts. However, it is not an open identity provider for other systems.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	—	Supports WPA2/WPA3 for Wi-Fi, 4G LTE encryption, TLS for web traffic. Complies with modern encryption standards for its release period.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	—	Utilizes Android's full-disk encryption or file-based encryption, which is standard for modern Android devices.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	—	Provides device passwords, OPPO account, Google account management. Lacks fine-grained account control policies required for enterprise.
Authentication	Secure	—	Provides basic methods: password, PIN, pattern, fingerprint (rear). Lacks more advanced methods like facial recognition.
Brute-force protection	Exist	—	Has functionality to lock the device after consecutive failed attempts (e.g., 30 sec, 1 min, 5 min).
Event logging	Access event logged	—	The system logs some security events (e.g., login failures), but average users cannot access full system logs. Logging is primarily for developers/OEM.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	—	Forced to set a screen lock password during initial setup. However, it does not typically force an immediate change after the initial set, nor enforce strict complexity rules.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Property	Details
Operating System & App	ColorOS 6.1 (Based on Android 9) (Companion App: OPPO App Market, OPPO Game Center, etc.)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 • GPU: Adreno 610
Memory & Storage	Memory: 4GB RAM • Storage: 128GB ROM
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: 4230 mAh (typical) • Power: Non-removable battery • Charging: Standard charging (10W)
Display & Camera	Display: 6.5-inch IPS LCD "waterdrop" notch display Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels • Camera: Triple Camera System: - 12MP Main Camera - 2MP Depth Camera - 2MP Macro Camera
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: 3.5mm headphone jack Bottom single speaker • Connectivity: Network: 4G LTE, Dual SIM Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS Port: Micro USB
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 163.9 x 75.5 x 8.3 mm • Mass: 180 grams