Oppo F3

Oppo F3 price, Specifications & features

The Chinese handset manufacturer, Oppo is known to deliver the sleek range of smartphones to the users having powerful rear and front cameras. People have stopped using digital cameras and use their smartphones to click pictures. This is why Oppo has been launching their F series catering to camera centric buyers in the market. After their first and second generation F series devices, the company is ready with its third generation F3 range with oppo F3 and Oppo F3 Plus. Both of them come with configuration and great specifications. Oppo F3 is more affordable of the two and both the devices are equipped with powerful camera and decent specifications. Oppo F3 price is expected to be between 20K-25K and promises to be a superb selfie phone. Its specifications include 5.5 inches IPS LCD display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution, octa-core Snapdragon MSM8976 processor paired with 4GB RAM, 64GB inbuilt storage, 16MP rear and front camera, 4000mAH battery and runs on Android v6.0 Marshmallow operating system.

Introduction and Design :

This dual SIM (Nano SIM) device sports a sturdy full metallic uni-body design like its upgraded variant Oppo F3 Plus. It comes with 2.5D curved glass which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to achieve scratch less device. It has antenna bands at the rear of the phone and inbuilt WiFi amplifier to provide faster 4G internet speed to the user. It is available in Gold and Rose gold colour variants.

Display and Configuration :

This device features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. The display comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection to ensure that it remains scratch less. The device gets its driving force from powerful octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 chipset (consisting of four A-72 cores clocked at 1.8GHz and four A-53 cores clocked at 1.4GHz). This robust configuration paired with an ample 4GB RAM and Adreno 510 graphics provides smooth working even while multitasking. The user can also play heavy games without slowing down and any sort of performance issues. It comes with huge 64GB internal storage to store media and apps. If this not enough, then you can also expand the storage by suing OTG cable or via a microSD card slot upto 128GB. This dual Sim device runs on Android v6.0 Marshmallow operating system out-of-the-box wrapped under Color OS 3.0 UI.

Camera Performance :

The main highlight of this selfie-focused phone is its high resolution front camera. For photography, the handset sports an autofocus 16-megapixel rear camera with 1/2.8" sized Sony sensor, f/1.7 aperture, dual tone LED flash, 6P lens and inbuilt features like panorama, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous Shooting mode, Digital Zoom, Exposure compensation, touch focus, face detection, geo tagging, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), Self Timer, Scene Mode and White balance presets to capture bright and crisp images daylight as well as low light. The rear camera can record HD (1080p) videos easily. The dual front camera comprise of 16-megapixel is equipped with dual PDAF technology and bigger f/2.0 aperture and 8-megapixel sub camera comes with wide 120 degree angle resulting in excellent group selfies which can easily include friends, family and large group of people in a single picture frame.

Battery and Connectivity :

The device is power packed with a massive 4000 mAH battery which will never run out of battery for longer time and can provide uninterrupted usage for about 2 days on medium usage. The battery supports quick charging technology which recharges the battery to its full capacity in less than an hour. In terms of connectivity, it offers various options like dual-SIM functionality, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v4.12, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS, FM radio, USB Type-C port (does not support microUSB), and 4G LTE (supports Indian bands), Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC and 3.5mm headphone jack. The variety of sensors supported includes Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor and Ambient Light sensor.

Key Features of Oppo F3 at a glance :

1. It runs on Android v6.0 Marshmallow operating system wrapped under Color 3.0 UI.
2. The device comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 1080p resolution.
3. It is packed with a an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and ample 64GB internal storage memory expandable upto 128GB via microSD card.
4. It features an auto focus 16MP rear camera with dual tone LED flash and a dual front facing camera having 16MP and 8MP sub camera for enhanced selfie clicks.
5. It is powered by a non-removable Li-ion 4000mAH battery providing talk-time of more than two days. It offers various connectivity options like 4G VoLTE, Wi-fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS, NFC and microUSB 2.0 port.

Why should you buy Oppo F3 ?

• 2.5D scratch resistant glass :The display of Oppo F3 is protected with a 2.5D glass on the front of the device which makes it scratch resistant and protects the display screen from minor scratches and accidental damages.
• Powerful front dual camera : Oppo phones are popular for their excellent camera performance. This new phone will feature a 16MP primary camera and a dual 16MP plus 8 Megapixel shooter on the front panel which will attract all selfie enthusiasts. Both the cameras are equipped with LED flash to get great and bright pictures in low light.

How is Oppo F3 different from its upgraded variant F3 Plus ?

Though both the devices run on same operating system and have 4GB RAM but they differ slightly in looks and appearance. F3 Plus has bigger 6-inch screen than 5.5-inch screen of Oppo F3. Both of them come with same 4000mAH battery backup and the camera quality is also identical. F3 has removable battery whereas F3 plus sport non-removable battery. Also F3 Plus comes with more expandable storage (256GB) as compared to f3 which offers only 128GB of onboard storage.

Our viewpoint on Oppo F3 :

Oppo F3 is a excellent choice for selfie lovers who wish to capture great images in all types of light conditions- in daylight or night mode. It has ample RAM ensuring lag-free multitasking and great gaming experience.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Ans : It is a dual SIM device. But the dual SIM functionality cannot be used in case of more storage requirement.

Ans : No, this phone is not waterproof.

Ans : No, this phone is not waterproof.

Ans : Yes, it has inbuilt Wifi amplifier and we can connect it to smart TV via a data cable.

Ans : Yes, the phone comes with a fingerprint sensor embedded on the home button.

Ans : The handset comes with 64GB onboard storage out of which around 58-59GB is free for data storage. In case of requirement, the user can also move the supported apps to the SD card.

Ans : Yes, Oppo F3 Plus is equipped with USB OTG feature.

Ans : Yes, both the card slots in F3 Plus support 4G LTE.

Ans : Yes, the phone can record slow motion videos. It also supports the Ultra HD video recording at a resolution of 2160p.

Ans : Yes, the phone is provided protection against scratches by the latest and sturdy Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Ans : No, the smartphone might not support VoLTE feature.

Ans : Yes, LED notification light is available on the phone.

Ans : Yes, you can change the fonts by downloading them directly on the phone.

Ans : No, the phone comes with non-removable battery and it is fueled by a massive 4000mAH battery backup.

Ans : Besides the handset, the box also contains other items like battery, charger, data cable, USB adapter, headsets, protective case and manual guide.