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Oppo R3 (2014) review

Android OS v4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228
Adreno 305
1 GB / 8 GB
5 inches (720 x 1280 px)
8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus

Oppo announced the launch of the R3 smartphone in 2014. The manufacturer is offering the Oppo R3 phone with 5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.

The Oppo R3 comes with Android OS v4.3 (Jelly Bean) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2410 mAh battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).

Oppo R3 specifications

BrandOppo
NameR3
ModelR3
Release date2014

Body

The weight of Oppo R3 is about 4.94 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Oppo phone are average (5.6 x 2.77 x 0.25 inches).

Weight4.94 oz
Dimensions5.6 x 2.77 x 0.25 inches
Colorsblack, white
SIM typeMicro SIM

System

The Oppo R3 comes with Android OS v4.3 (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 v4.3 (Jelly Bean)
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228
CPUQuad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305

Display

The size of R3 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 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 5 inches IPS display of Oppo R3 with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Oppo R3 (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (8 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM1 GB
Internal storage8 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the R3 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 camera5 MP
Main camera8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Oppo R3 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. 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 R3 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 / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.0, A2DP
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radioyes, with RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Ion 2410 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 R3 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Ion 2410 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. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, gyroscope, light, proximity
SpecialsCorning Gorilla Glass 3

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 R3, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

Oppo R3 pictures

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