The smartphone market is saturated to say the least but there is much to consider here when it comes to buying a smartphone these days and people are now more tech savvy too and will not be fooled by great marketing and tend to look at real life usage reviews of smartphones over clever advertising and Oppo is one brand that can deliver with both after using some of their smartphones over the last year and these devices offer good value for money even at the lower end and mid tier section.
Testament to that is now how Oppo is placed in the market being 4th in the world as a smartphone vendor and this is something to write home about considering the market out there today and their phones do stand out and grab your attention even to walk by a shop or see it on a display in the shop window and they coalesce well. From their design and looks they do move away from the current trend of gigantic camera humps with more slender looking ones and not in your face I find them much more elegant looking devices and in comparison to some recently launched devices the humps on the rear have become too much and in your face making a statement Oppo does this more elegant and can still make a statement.
I have gone through pretty much all the features in the first look experience below so you can have a look here and see what you can expect when you hand over your money for this phone and yes for those who want to know how good the camera is it is excellent and there is more samples further down here to look at.
On the looks department the phone looks really nice and in fact it is one of those devices you would rather carry with no case on board due to its sleek finish and soft corners, the design of this device is simple great but I think the more expensive option the pro version might just beat it.
The display is one to behold though with a 6.55-inch FHD+ (1440 x 1080 resolution) AMOLED making content rich on a bigger canvas with really great speakers too that are loud, in fact I have had people tell me to turn them down in some cases even showing them the content on the device, like for me it is if i have a great display why not enhance that with the sound and that you can do here with this device capping out at 1100 nits with two refresh rates on offer being 90Hz refresh rate and a 120Hz touch sampling rate..
Oppo Find X3 Neo
Oppo Find X3 Neo
You can customise this device to your liking with many features on offer here giving you more control over your device unlike my iPhone 12 which is being heading toward my storage box more and more of late and along with ColorOS 11 which keeps improving over time you will be pleased at what can be done here especially the cool lighting effects on the sides of the device for notifications, this is similar to that on the TCL 10 pro which is really nice and should be on all phones. The home screen is also another area with an always on display that can highlight your needs too and the options to customise and control how this works it cuts down alot if you have a busy phone like I would. Themes and wallpaers too are nice, the animations on offer for fingerprint and charging and not forgetting again the edge lighting.
Multitasking on this phone for me has been one of the best so far this year, again I am considered a poweruser and a phone that can multitask fast is what I need and this is simply great, from the moment i pick it up the speed of the bio metrics have the device ready to go before I get ready to make some moves and get work done quickly and promptly with no interruption or lag anywhere and for me this makes it great for a workload on mobile.
The Camera department here is good overall with many options to play with, it does not have the microscopic lens which I will try out on the pro and looks really cool the macro does a good job, again a more elegant hump on the rear with Quad rear cameras with a 50-megapixel, f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilisation (OIS) 2x optical zoom: 13MP, f/2.4 Wide-angle: 16MP, f/2.2 Macro: 2MP32MP front-facing selfie camera and Video: 4K up to 60fps which is really impressive stuff for those who are into vlogs etc. Check the samples below for more and decide for yourself. I am not a photography specialist never claimed to be one but for me it delivers.
The Find X3 Neo also features 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 – one of the fastest charging technologies commercially available on the market. This means it can charge up to 100% in as little as 35 minutes. This is game changing for those with battery anxiety or those who forgot to charge their device overnight and you can simply pop it on charge whilst you get ready for work and so on. One annoying thing for me though is there is NO wireless charging but with the above you can forgive it I am one of those who has adopted wireless charging with wireless charging docks around the house and at this price you would expect this included but hey its fine look at the speed you can charge your device up to 100% at.
Can I recommend this phone ? Well certainly yes I can it might be a hard sell though depending what you want in a phone but with the overall package here and how it is executed I would lean more so to this phone than other offerings particularity ones available outside Ireland that some folk sing and dance about but lets see what happens those when you run into problems and getting those addressed.
Get your Oppo smartphone camera ready.. OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, has launched the 2121 Future Photography Project, a campaign to encourage people from around the world to capture and share the everyday memories they want to preserve.
#dearfuture2121
The 2121 Future Photography Project invites people to share photos, accompanied by a message to the future; one they believe will resonate 100 years from now.
Inspiration for these shots can be taken from everyday moments: the people around them, their space or their natural environment. It’s a call-out to capture life’s meaningful memories, and to always hope for a better future.
Images and messages will be posted to Instagram, and tagged #dearfuture2121 and #shotonOPPO.
A winning combination
To encourage as many entries as possible OPPO has created a package of prizes and awards. Every participant has the chance to win one of 80 travel opportunities with a $400 fund for a future trip to visit friends, families or longed-for destinations.
An additional 200 participants, whose photos are selected to feature on OPPO’s official website and Instagram account, will receive a full-year access to professional photography courses on Masterclass.
A final 50 winners, selected by a team of professional photographers, will receive an exclusive display of their photographs on OPPO’s official website and social media platforms at the end of the campaign.
Today OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, has launched its new series of 5G premium smartphones, the Find X3 series, including the Find X3 Pro 5G, Find X3 Neo 5G and Find X3 Lite 5G. With a cutting-edge quad camera and a one billion-colour immersive screen, the flagship Find X3 Pro has been carefully designed to capture true-to-life images as you’ve never seen them before. It was also an excellent online presentation and one of the best I have seen in a while. Again OPPO now bring more choice and value for money for the consumers in the Irish market and is most welcome. Do not forget to stay tune for real hands on reviews very soon and fire any questions you might have at us via our social media or comments section below.
Picture perfect with DSLR-level features
The OPPO Find X3 Pro is the brand’s first ever smartphone to capture and display up to one billion colours in a single image – ten times more than the human eye can detect.
The crown jewel of the new series, the OPPO Find X3 Pro, is the first smartphone to combine both two primary 50MP cameras (wide-angle and ultra-wide angle) with a new-to-market Sony IMX 766 imaging sensor, to revolutionise how users film and take photographs on the move.
In Cinematic Mode, the Find X3 Pro delivers wider dynamic range and colour depth with professional DSLR-level features capturing high-quality video. The camera offers full manual control over shutter speed and focus – making it a videographer’s best friend. Plus, the Find X3 Pro debuts an ultra wide-angle camera with a freeform surface lens that helps drastically reduce distortion around the edges of photos and videos.
Maggie Xue, President of OPPO Western Europe, said: “The Find X Series continues to enjoy huge success globally. The new Find X3 Series pushes innovation synonymous with OPPO even further. Our flagship Find X3 Pro 5G smartphone combines true image capture performance with a one-of-a-kind, elegant design. With this new series our focus was to help customers bring colours to life and inspire them to explore new possibilities with the latest technology.”
Maximum display in a minimalist design
OPPO’s incredible display housed in the compact and sleek design of the Find X3 Pro is driven by a 10-bit-full-path Colour Management System which captures, stores and displays photos in unparalleled colour with cutting-edge clarity. With an unflinching focus on premium design, the camera module has been encased in the back panel so that it blends in with the clean, streamlined and ergonomic design. Built with durability in mind, the Find X3 Pro is both dust and water resistant, perfect for creators on the move.
Powerful processing for unparalleled performance
The OPPO Find X3 Pro 5G is a true powerhouse, running on the latest and most advanced, Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 5G Mobile Platform. Users can easily multitask and switch between the most demanding apps, while enjoying 5G connectivity.
Whether users are gaming or binge-watching the latest Netflix series the combination of the Qualcomm mobile platform and 4500mAh battery allows for continued unparalleled performance. Plus, with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge, 30W AirVOOC Wireless Flash charge and reverse charging, this smartphone will always be ready to go.
The Find X3 Pro (€1149 RRP) in Blue, Find X3 Neo (€749) in Starlight Black and Find X3 Lite (€449) in Starry Black and Galactic Silver will launch in Ireland in mid-April, with carriers and retailers to be announced imminently.
Uncover more: OPPO Find X3 Neo 5G and Find X3 Lite 5G
Two new smartphones join the Find X3 Series family, the OPPO Find X3 Neo 5G and Find X3 Lite 5G, bringing 5G connectivity and performance to a wide range of users, thanks to the use of advanced Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 5G Mobile Platforms.
Find X3 Lite 5G
Bringing true imaging innovation to the mid-tier, the smartphone combines a range of AI features including AI Highlight Video, Live HDR and Ultra Night Video to create stunning shots. Together with features like the 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charging, the 90Hz screen, 5G connectivity, and a sleek, light design, the Find X3 Lite is the perfect device for trendsetters around the world.
Maggie Xue, President of OPPO Western Europe said:
“The Find X3 Lite represents our promise to deliver innovation at every level. Our vision was to leverage both software and hardware to deliver a trail-blazing AI-powered photography experience, making the device a true creative powerhouse. In addition, thanks to a unique design process, we were able to create a stunning finish that stands out with Galactic Silver. All this comes powered by segment-leading hardware, giving you a high-performance OPPO device in an accessible package.”
An AI-powered expert in portrait photography
The OPPO Find X3 Lite introduces an impressive camera system featuring a 64MP rear quad camera module and a 32MP ultra sharp front camera. These are further enhanced by OPPO’s Portrait Video System. The system is composed of two engines, the Quality Enhancement Engine and the Portrait Perception Engine. The former helps capture clear video in any conditions, even if you’re shooting low-light or backlit scenes, in motion or standing still. The Portrait Perception Engine focuses on detailed portrait effects to bring out your subjects in videos.
The industry-leading AI Highlight Video feature automatically detects the ambient light in a scene, taking your portraits to the next level. In addition, the Ultra Night Video and Live HDR features allow you to brighten up scenes in low-light environments and reduce overexposed areas when shooting backlit subjects.
With the Portrait AI Video feature the Find X3 Lite can detect up to 194 key facial feature points to provide tailored highlights specifically based on your subject. Eight customisable tools allow you to refine portrait details to your liking.
Get in on the action with the Dual-view feature. This double-perspective recording function enables you to use both the front and rear cameras – great for vloggers and those who want to capture both sides of the story.
In addition, the Find X3 Lite comes with a slew of features to enhance the shooting experience. With the help of OPPO’s Image-clear Engine and AI Scene Enhancement, shots look clearer, brighter and richer in colour. Able to recognise up to 22 different scenes, the Find X3 Lite’s AI can help create stunning photos through just one tap.
Iconic design with a unique finish
The Find X3 Lite is designed with trendsetters and trailblazers in mind. The smartphone comes in three elegant colours: the shimmering Galactic Silver, Astral Blue and Starry Black.
Through the Diamond Spectrum process, the Galactic Silver finish creates a stunning visual effect that looks like thousands of colours when light hits the phone’s surface from different angles. The finish is also created with the Find X3 Series Glow process, uniquely designed by OPPO. This gives the smartphone a subtle glittery effect similar to many small diamonds, making it fingerprint-resistant.
Designed to be exquisitely compact and sleek, the Find X3 Lite weighs only 172g and is only 7.9mm thick. The bottom bezel has been reduced by 28% compared to its predecessor, leading to an immersive edge-to-edge display experience with a screen-to-body ratio of 91.7%. In addition, Hidden Fingerprint Unlock is integrated underneath the display to ensure instant unlocking while keeping data secure.
The 6.4″ OLED screen with a single punch-hole design delivers a more vivid display, which, combined with a crisp FHD+ resolution and silky smooth 90Hz refresh rate, make for a life-like entertainment experience. The Find X3 Lite with Netflix HD and Amazon Prime Video HD Certification, allowing you to stream content in even greater detail. And, the low-blue light screen, fully tested, verified and certified by the world-renowned SGS, is designed to protect your vision while you’re binge-watching your favourite shows.
Best-in-class hardware and software for a great performance every time
The OPPO Find X3 Lite is designed with efficiency and performance in mind. Coming with an ultra-fast 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge feature, the smartphone removes battery anxiety entirely. Able to charge up to 100% of its battery in 35 minutes and coming with a large 4300mAh battery, the Find X3 Lite offers hours of fun without worry.
The Qualcomm™ Snapdragon® 765G 5G Mobile Platform helps deliver speedy performance with balanced power consumption across the board. Together with ColorOS 11.1, the Find X3 Lite ensures greater efficiency and a smooth software experience as well.
Supporting all-around customisation, Find X3 Lite users can design their own Always-on Display, and dark-mode to truly make the phone their own. Further innovative features such as Flexdrop and Three-finger Translate with Google Lens significantly increase productivity. And Gaming Shortcut Mode, Gamer Mode, Bullet Screen Messages, and Adjustable Gaming Touch allow you to be totally immersed in entertainment.
Security is also enhanced at the operating system level with Private System – allowing owners to create multiple accounts on the phone with partitioned apps and data. The Find X3 Lite’s data security has been certified by renowned third-party organisations including ISO, ePrivacy and TrustArc.
The OPPO Find X3 Neo 5G brings an outstanding camera and fast 5G connectivity in a shiny new package
The Find X3 Neo, a smartphone designed for those who want to take their photography to the next level. Part of the new Find X3 Series, the smartphone combines innovative technology with outstanding looks. Bringing top-class hardware such as the Qualcomm™ Snapdragon® 865 5G Mobile Platform and a robust battery with SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging, the Find X3 Neo offers a leading 5G smartphone experience across the board in a slim and trend-setting design.
Maggie Xue, President of OPPO Western Europe said:
“As a company we always put our customers first. The Find X3 Neo combines best-in-class hardware and a tailor-made Sony IMX 766 imaging sensor offering even more people the chance to transform their photography. Using this large sensor in combination with our industry-leading AI helps us deliver an amazing experience across the board, but especially when it comes to low light photos. And, with its optimised battery and shimmery design, the Find X3 Neo is sure to become a great companion for those looking to push their creativity to its limits.”
Co-developed imaging sensor taking portraits to the next level
Leveraging a long-standing tradition of using tailor-made imaging hardware, OPPO has worked closely with Sony to push the boundaries of innovation in imaging technology. The co-created IMX766 sensor delivers outstanding optimisation especially for low light photography, backlit scenes and fast-moving action shots. This, combined with an ultra wide-angle, telephoto and macro camera as well as a colour temperature sensor, ensures consistently high quality, sharp images with every photo.
The Find X3 Neo’s IMX766 sensor lets you harness advanced focusing. Delivering improved focus speed and accuracy, the sensor allows real-time autofocus with the Focus Tracking feature. Together with the AI-based movement predictor, the feature can anticipate movement and adjust focus in advance so videos will come out sharp every time.
In addition, with the Flash Snapshot feature, the camera shutter button engages a quick focus function that ensures photos are crisp and clear, regardless of how rushed the shot might be. Combined with OPPO’s exclusive video features like AI Highlight, AI Portrait tools, and Ultra Steady Video 3.0, the Find X3 Neo guarantees effortless and stunning portrait videos in any situation.
Powerful hardware meets ColorOS 11.1 for a superior, all-round experience
Built on a foundation of top-end hardware, the Find X3 Neo runs on the Qualcomm™ Snapdragon® 865 5G Mobile Platform and features a 90Hz 3D curved display for an immersive visual experience. With a Multi-Cooling System and a reliable battery, the smartphone offers a comprehensive 5G experience even for the most demanding users.
To help make the 5G experience last even longer, the Find X3 Neo also features 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 – one of the fastest charging technologies commercially available on the market. This means it can charge up to 100% in as little as 35 minutes.
The newly optimised ColorOS 11.1 enables you to truly take advantage of the smartphone’s powerful hardware. OPPO’s Android-based operating system particularly shines when it comes to gaming, being designed to deliver a more immersive and fluid gaming experience. The high refresh rate screen ensures a faster frame rate for smoother gameplay. With Gamer Mode, players can free themselves from unwanted distraction by temporarily disabling alarms, notifications, incoming calls, gesture controls and more. Game control is also fully customisable thanks to Adjustable Gaming Touch, which allows players to adjust game settings like touch sensitivity to five different levels, for a tailored and comfortable experience.
A glowing finish in an ultra-sleek design that captures attention
Staying true to OPPO design, the Find X3 Neo is ultra-sleek at just 7.99mm and weighs an impressive 184g. This makes for an excellent fit in hand, be it while gaming, snapping pictures or watching your favourite shows.
Through a unique AG glass process, designed exclusively by OPPO, the back of the smartphone delivers a stunning visual effect that glitters in the light under the matt glass finish. Shimmering like millions of diamonds embedded into a moonlit ocean, the effect is particularly dazzling on the unique Starlight Black finish.
Merging a deep black colour with the glittering design, results in a rich finish that both looks and feels unlike any other. And, with OPPO’s all-new Diamond Spectrum process, the Galactic Silver finish brings the phone alive by creating a beautiful effect when viewed from different angles or under different lighting.
