Oppo N3

51 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
camera (17)
screen (6)
performance (5)
durability (3)
sound (2)

Negative
portability (19)
battery (4)
price (3)
size (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 51 reviews of Oppo N3. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the usability and durability. The performance and screen also get good comments. There are some mixed views about the reliability. Some have doubts about the size and price.

camera, screen, performance, durability, usability

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Oppo N3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Hristo Zlatanov (gsmarena.com)

Oppo N3 review: Motor head

The formula for the smartphone to top all others is the industry's elusive philosopher stone. Being complete newbies, but keen as a bean, Oppo's take is perhaps the weirdest. Yet it seems to work.

Optional Dual-SIM (micro SIM resides in microSD card slot) ; 5.5" IPS LCD display of 1080 x 1920px resolution, around 403ppi ; Android 4.4.4 KitKat with Color OS 2.0 on top ; Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, quad-core 2.2GHz Krait 400 processor, Adreno...

No 4K video recording yet ; Comparably large and heavy for the screen size ; QHD resolution would have been nice ; No FM radio or IR blaster (we're nitpicking because of the high asking price) ; Hard to get in brick-and-mortar stores outside of Asia

It's clear the Oppo N3 is more than just a robust cameraphone with a quirky motorized lens - it's Oppo's current flagship. The Oppo Find 7 may have something to say about that with its 5.5" QHD display, 3GB of RAM and stereo speakers but it can't...

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Oppo N3 and R5 hands-on: First look

Oppo's Singapore event is now under way and we were off to a great show - the star of the show took the stage just minutes after the start. The successor to the Oppo N1 is called Oppo N3 and retains the rotating camera module on the top, while adding a...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Oppo N3 ( white)

Novelties usually come with drawbacks, however. The camera module is separate from the chassis, making for a thicker phone, and unlike the slim and lightweight devices you see from its competitors, Oppo's N3 feels thick and heavy.

The Oppo N3's motorized swivel camera takes automatic panoramic shots and top quality selfies -- without having to flip the phone around.

The phone feels heavy, and you have to be careful when putting it in your pocket to avoid accidentally damaging the camera's swivel. That leather looks horrible, and 4G LTE support varies by country.

The N3 is definitely an upgrade to the N1, but its unadventurous body means you'll really only want this for the innovative camera.

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Aloysius Low (cnet.com)

Oppo N3 review: Mechanized swivel camera gives a twist to an otherwise staid phone

The successor to the Oppo N1 skips a number and comes with an updated design -- including a motorized, rotating leatherette camera. No, really.

The Oppo N3's motorized swivel camera takes automatic panoramic shots and top quality selfies -- without having to flip the phone around.

The phone feels heavy, and you have to be careful when putting it in your pocket to avoid accidentally damaging the camera's swivel. That leather looks horrible, and 4G LTE support varies by country.

The N3 is definitely an upgrade to the N1, but its unadventurous body means you'll really only want this for the innovative camera.

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)

Oppo N3 (Unlocked)

Unabashedly unorthodox, the powerful Oppo N3 will turn heads with its rotating camera and unique design, although there are better deals for unlocked Android smartphones.

Long battery life. Unique rotating camera. Sharp 5.5-inch LCD. Reliable fingerprint scanner.

Awkward port placement. Heavily skinned Android.

Camera and Conclusions The most interesting feature on tap for the N3 is its motorized, rotating 16-megapixel camera. Swiping up or down in the camera app will rotate the camera between its 206-degree range, but you can also rotate it manually if you...

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

Oppo N3 smartphone

Oppo N3 Touch Fingerprint smartphone : Oppo announces its flagship smartphone the N3, being the first smartphone to feature FPC's touch fingerprint sensor FPC1021. This sensor enables users to access specific apps and features using up to five...

The Oppo N3 Android smartphone will start to retail by the end of 2014. The Oppo N3 price is set at $650 USD / 550 EUR / £400 GBP.

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Peter K. (phonearena.com)

Oppo N3 review

Oppo's at it again! After treating us to the unorthodox Oppo N1 colossus more than a year ago, this China-based handset maker is now trying to woo us with its successor, the Oppo N3. Oppo made a sturdy, well-built handset with an intriguing motorized...

Sturdy build ; The motorized camera is a zinger ; The fingerprint sensor is actually useful ; Charges quite fast

Dim, inaccurate display ; Mediocre battery life ; Not enough value for the money

The Oppo N3 is definitely not a bad phone, but it leaves a prominent “meh” aftertaste in our mouths. While it's certainly an improvement over the Oppo N1 in certain areas, it also proves to be a serious downgrade in some substantial ones. We can't help...

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Vivek Chhetri (gizbot_com)

Oppo N3 Review: A Phone with A Decent Battery Life and Amazing Camera

We have used the Oppo N3 for quite a long time and we have found few downside in the device. Let's go ahead with the review before passing any prior judgme

Sturdy build ; Motorized camera ; Fingerprint sensor ; Charges quite fast

Average display ; Not a flagship battery ; Over-priced ; Heavy and chunky

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Sandeep Sarma (fonearena.com)

OPPO N3 Review

The N3 is the successor to the OPPO N1. Like the original the N3 also has a rotating camera module but instead of having to rotate it yourself, OPPO have bundled it with a motor that does the job for you. It builds on the same design as well but opts...

Good Image Quality; Great Auto Panorama Mode; O-Click Remote; Fingerprint Sensor; Good Audio Quality; Good Screen

Battery Life; Size; Outdated Software; No 4K Video Recording Support (Yet)

Overall the OPPO N3 is quite a good smartphone with more positives than negatives. It is quite large,has average battery life, lacks 4K video support and runs on outdated software. However the last two aspects is something that a software update will...

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : Jaime Rivera (pocketnow.com)

Oppo N3 Review: lots of innovation, lots of opportunity

Watch our full review of one of the most iconic devices to date, the Oppo N3, as we go through a couple of months of use with its design and its camera.

May, 2015

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