If you’ve been searching for a budget-friendly smartphone that isn’t cheap in looks or usability, the Oppo A3x could be the perfect fit.
It’s an affordable, handsome device that we’d call unexpectedly capable; it’s the sort of phone that quietly gives more than you anticipated. Oppo has a reputation for blending eye-catching design and everyday usability, and it’s business as usual with the A3x.
In general, it feels like a well-specced package if you’re a student, a casual user or someone who just wants a reliable device but doesn’t want to break the bank.
Design That Packs a Punch
At first look, there’s nothing about the Oppo A3x that suggests it’s a budget phone. It has a shiny back that reflects light beautifully, and a thin, ergonomic chassis makes for comfortable one-hand use.
The phone is available in a couple of eye-catching colors, with both Midnight Purple and Twilight Black giving it a classy look.
It’s light but not flakey, and the side-mounted fingerprint sensor is quick to jump to life and fall back asleep — a blessing at this price.
Display: Decent for Daily Use
The A3x features a 6.56-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Now, it’s not AMOLED and doesn’t offer the sharpest resolution in the world, but it gets the fundamentals right.
Brightness is adequate even in sunlight, colors appear reasonably saturated and that higher refresh rate does make scrolling through apps and web pages feel smoother than you might expect from a phone in this category.
Whether you’re binge watching a series or scrolling through Instagram, the display is its own light show.
Performance: Good Enough for the Basics
On the hardware front, the Oppo A3x is fueled by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, which is backed by 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.
For day-to-day stuff — browsing, messaging and music streaming, along with casual gaming — it’s perfectly adequate. Performance is fairly well-rounded, and although heavy use will see you stutter from time to time, it’s not enough to impact day-to-day usage.
You also get ColorOS 13.1 based on Android 13, with a few good features and an easy-to-use interface. It’s manageable, and Oppo has kept everything tidy and usable.
Camera: Plain, but Good Enough
You get a 13MP primary lens and a 2MP depth sensor for the camera setup. In favorable lighting, the primary camera captures sharp, balanced shots with color that’s surprisingly accurate.
It won’t supplant your DSLR — or even the camera of a top-of-the-line phone — but it’s just fine for sharing on social media and taking every day snaps.
The 5MP front camera is rudimentary but acceptable for video calls and selfies, particularly in daylight. But don’t expect too much from it in low light.
Battery: Impressive All-Day Battery Life
And here is where the A3x becomes a true star. Despite a 5,000mAh battery, the phone has no problem going the distance on a single charge in the moderate to heavy use I subjected it to.
No need to charge up before bed Whether streaming, texting, or taking selfies, the k51’s 4,000 mAh battery has power for hours3 and hours3 of use.
And if you do need to top up, 33W fast charging is fast enough that you won’t need to wait long to be back up and running.
Pros and Cons Table
Pros Cons
✅ Slim, modern design ❌ Display is only HD+
✅ A bit smoother with 90Hz of refresh rate ❌ Poor performing camera in low light
✅ Long Lasting 5000mAh battery ❌ Not for heavy multitasking & gaming
✅ Fast 33W charging included ❌ Plastic body, but a sturdy one at that
✅ ColorOS is polished and easy to use
Oppo A3x camera Quality is Dhansu
The Oppo A3x isn’t a powerhouse but it does what it’s supposed to. It looks good, feels good in the hand, squeezes four days of use out of a single charge and does everything most men would want from a smartwatch without making a fuss.
At $240, its an easy recommended device for those seeking a dependable daily driver.
If you are looking for a none nonsense phone phone and not want it to feel like a compromise, then the A3x is worth looking at.
