OPPO A3s 32GB
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 -
Octa Core, 1.8 GHz -
2 GB / 3 GB / 4 GB RAM
Display
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6.2 inches (15.75 cm); IPS LCD -
720x1520 px (HD+) -
Gorilla Glass 3 Protection -
Bezel-less with notch
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 13 MP Primary Camera
- 2 MP Depth Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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8 MP
Battery
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4230 mAh
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB Storage, Expandable upto 256 GB
OPPO A3s 32GB Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
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Verdict
Even though the OPPO A3s comes with a good design and impressive display quality, the handset feels lacklustre compared with competition in the same price range. The performance offered by the Realme 1 (review) and the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 (review) is noticeably better, thanks to better processors and more memory. Despite offering a good battery capacity, the camera performance offered by OPPO A3s makes it hard to recommend the smartphone. Having said that, the A3s is available offline as well, which is not the case for some other smartphones.
Pros
- Impressive display
- Beefy battery
- Trendy notch design
Cons
- Processor choice
- Camera performance
Design and Display
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The OPPO A3s is one of the most affordable handsets currently available in India that offers a notch display design. As this design trend is a rage right now, if you want to hop on to the bandwagon, this might be the most pocket-friendly option for you. The handset is available in dark purple and red colour variants. Our review unit was the former variant out of the two and in all honesty, we liked the colour choice from OPPO. The A3s comes with a glass-like finish at the back and has a dual camera arranged in a horizontal orientation, along with LED flash, on the top-left. Unfortunately, the brand has not included a fingerprint sensor on the phone and there is just OPPO branding in the middle.
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Camera
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To get the specifications out of the way first, the OPPO A3s comes with a rear-facing dual camera setup, which consists of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor, supported by an LED flash unit. At the front, we get an 8-megapixel sensor for taking selfies and video calling. Even though OPPO has a good reputation in terms of camera performance, I faced some glaring issues in this department (pun intended). The camera setups, both front and rear, presented some exposure issues while clicking pictures for us. Even when we tried to focus on the source of light, a procedure that usually helps in adjusting the exposure, there were prominent lens flare issues presented by the smartphone.
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Software and performance
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The new budget segment offering from OPPO runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based ColorOS 5.1 out of the box. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 450 SoC, which is a popular choice among phone makers in this price range. The processor is coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB built-in storage, which is further expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. As I have said with other OPPO phones in the past, the ColorOS platform tries to keep things minimalistic and does not bring much bloatware to the table. However, a section named Hot Apps comes with a suggestion to install certain apps, including MyJio, WhatsApp, JioTV, Facebook, among others. As you refresh this selection, the handset provides some more suggestions. In an otherwise neat platform, this feels like an unnecessary addition.
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Battery
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OPPO A3s packs in a beefy 4,230mAh battery. As you might expect from the capacity, the handset manages to last beyond a day of heavy usage with ease. In our video loop test, the smartphone managed to last 19 hours before running out of battery. This means you can easily take the A3s out for a road trip without caring much about the charger.
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Verdict
Even though the OPPO A3s comes with a good design and impressive display quality, the handset feels lacklustre compared with competition in the same price range. The performance offered by the Realme 1 (review) and the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 (review) is noticeably better, thanks to better processors and more memory. Despite offering a good battery capacity, the camera performance offered by OPPO A3s makes it hard to recommend the smartphone. Having said that, the A3s is available offline as well, which is not the case for some other smartphones.
- Impressive display
- Beefy battery
- Trendy notch design
Pros
- Processor choice
- Camera performance
Cons
The OPPO A3s is one of the most affordable handsets currently available in India that offers a notch display design. As this design trend is a rage right now, if you want to hop on to the bandwagon, this might be the most pocket-friendly option for you. The handset is available in dark purple and red colour variants. Our review unit was the former variant out of the two and in all honesty, we liked the colour choice from OPPO. The A3s comes with a glass-like finish at the back and has a dual camera arranged in a horizontal orientation, along with LED flash, on the top-left. Unfortunately, the brand has not included a fingerprint sensor on the phone and there is just OPPO branding in the middle.
Read MoreTo get the specifications out of the way first, the OPPO A3s comes with a rear-facing dual camera setup, which consists of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor, supported by an LED flash unit. At the front, we get an 8-megapixel sensor for taking selfies and video calling. Even though OPPO has a good reputation in terms of camera performance, I faced some glaring issues in this department (pun intended). The camera setups, both front and rear, presented some exposure issues while clicking pictures for us. Even when we tried to focus on the source of light, a procedure that usually helps in adjusting the exposure, there were prominent lens flare issues presented by the smartphone.
Read MoreThe new budget segment offering from OPPO runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based ColorOS 5.1 out of the box. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 450 SoC, which is a popular choice among phone makers in this price range. The processor is coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB built-in storage, which is further expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. As I have said with other OPPO phones in the past, the ColorOS platform tries to keep things minimalistic and does not bring much bloatware to the table. However, a section named Hot Apps comes with a suggestion to install certain apps, including MyJio, WhatsApp, JioTV, Facebook, among others. As you refresh this selection, the handset provides some more suggestions. In an otherwise neat platform, this feels like an unnecessary addition.
Read MoreOPPO A3s packs in a beefy 4,230mAh battery. As you might expect from the capacity, the handset manages to last beyond a day of heavy usage with ease. In our video loop test, the smartphone managed to last 19 hours before running out of battery. This means you can easily take the A3s out for a road trip without caring much about the charger.
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OPPO A3s 32GB Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Custom UI | ColorOS |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| Processor | Octa core, 1.8 GHz, Cortex A53 |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 14 nm |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 506 |
| RAM | 2 GB / 3 GB / 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 |
Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.2 inches (15.75 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1520 px (HD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 |
| Pixel Density | 271 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 80.85 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v3 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with notch |
Design |
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| Height | 156.2 mm |
| Width | 75.6 mm |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 168 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Plastic |
Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
Front Camera
(Good)
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 4230 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 256 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
Expand
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| SAR Value | Head: 1.166 W/kg, Body: 0.934 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
OPPO A3s 32GB User Reviews
OPPO A3s 32GB Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| RAM & Storage | 2 GB RAM + 16 GB 3 GB RAM + 32 GB 4 GB RAM + 64 GB |
| Display | 6.2", 720 x 1520 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 4230 mAh |
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