OPPO India has launched OPPO R5 in the Indian market at a price of Rs 29,990. Measuring 4.85 mm in width and weighing 155 grams, the 4G-enabled R5 smartphone is equipped an octa-core Qualcomm MSM8939 processor and comes with a 5.2-inch AMOLED screen. OPPO R5 will be available for pre-booking from January 2015.

According to Tom Lu, CEO, OPPO India, “This phone has been developed with the end-user in mind. We used cutting edge manufacturing techniques to create a phone that fits perfectly into the users’ hands, and that feels incredible. The frame has been forged nine times and then finished by hand to give a perfect sheen and feel.”

OPPO’s R5 uses phase-change material, keeping it at a constant cool temperature whilst maintaining superior functionality. The R5’s patented heat dissipation technology “Cool Element” protects its octa-core CPU, in turn prolonging the life of the phone. It comes with a 13 megapixel primary camera.

In addition to its user-friendly functionalities, the R5 also includes OPPO’s VOOC mini rapid charging system. According to the company, a half hour charge will provide 75 per cent battery life and a five minute charge will allow for a two-hour call.