Introduction
The Oppo R601, announced in November 2012 and released in December of the same year, represents an era when smartphones were transitioning into more user-friendly and sophisticated devices. Carrying the design ethos of early 2010s smartphones, the Oppo R601 was launched at a price point of around 320 EUR, positioning itself as an option in the entry-level to mid-range segment. While it is now discontinued, the R601 provides an intriguing snapshot of the mobile technology of its time.