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Oppo Neo 3 (2014) review

Android OS v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Mediatek MT6572
Mali-400 MP1
1 GB / 4 GB
4.5 inches (480 x 854 px)
5 MP, 2592 х 1944 px, autofocus

Oppo announced the launch of the Neo 3 smartphone in 2014. The manufacturer is offering the Oppo Neo 3 phone with 4.5 inches display, Mediatek MT6572 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage.

The Oppo Neo 3 comes with Android OS v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery. The 4.5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (480 x 854 px).

Oppo Neo 3 specifications

BrandOppo
NameNeo 3
ModelR831K
Release date2014

Body

The weight of Oppo Neo 3 is about 4.52 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Oppo phone are average (5.2 x 2.59 x 0.36 inches).

Weight4.52 oz
Dimensions5.2 x 2.59 x 0.36 inches
Colorsblack, white
SIM typeMicro SIM, Mini SIM

System

The Oppo Neo 3 comes with Android OS v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
SoCMediatek MT6572
CPUDual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP1

Display

The size of Neo 3 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 4.5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 4.5 inches IPS display of Oppo Neo 3 with 480 x 854 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size4.5 inches
Resolution480 x 854 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Oppo Neo 3 (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (4 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM1 GB
Internal storage4 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Neo 3 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera2 MP
Main camera5 MP, 2592 х 1944 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Oppo Neo 3 supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Neo 3 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv2.1
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB host
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Neo 3 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Ion 1900 mAh

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Oppo phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of Oppo Neo 3 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Oppo Neo 3, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

Oppo Neo 3 pictures

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