OPPO R1

• Pros
• • Stylish looks
  • Lovely display
  • Capable snapper
  • Loaded set of software features and useful preloaded apps
  • Above-average battery life
• Cons
• • Loses the spec wars
  • Dated Android version

• Verdict

If we get down to the micro level, the Oppo R1 has quite a few things going for it – stylish looks, a gorgeous display, a capable snapper and good battery life. When compared head-to-head with smartphones that are priced in the same range, it does lose out on pure specs though. The Gionee Elife E7 may be an exception anyway, but quite a few other devices offer better specs than the R1 at the same, or even lower cost. The anorexic Gionee Elife S5.5 is a more apples-to-apples comparison in terms of pricin... Read Full Verdict  

If we get down to the micro level, the Oppo R1 has quite a few things going for it – stylish looks, a gorgeous display, a capable snapper and good battery life. When compared head-to-head with smartphones that are priced in the same range, it does lose out on pure specs though. The Gionee Elife E7 may be an exception anyway, but quite a few other devices offer better specs than the R1 at the same, or even lower cost. The anorexic Gionee Elife S5.5 is a more apples-to-apples comparison in terms of pricing and screen size, while a few others such as the Micromax Canvas Knight flaunt better specs for lower.That said, we’ve always emphasised that specs can’t be the only parameter when comparing devices, and quite a few other aspects such as design, build, software features etc need to be evaluated too. More importantly, it’s the real-world performance and usability that possibly matter the most. When looking at the bigger picture, the R1 stands out as a worthy mid-range option, especially if your checklist has ‘stylish’ and ‘dual-SIM 3G’ listed right at the very top.