Oppo A3 Pro 5G: In the competitive space of budget 5G smartphones, Oppo has consistently stayed step ahead with attractive designs and reliable performance. It’s yet another effort to mix style with substance from Oppo, in the form of the Oppo A3 Pro 5G — and it’s mostly pulled it off again.
In the affordable category, the phone has 5G and good looks along with reasonable performance and does not require a fat wallet.
Here’s our Oppo A3 Pro 5G review, offering a closer look at what it has to offer and whether it’s worth your consideration.
Design and Build The device is built to feel premium, look premium, and be premium.
Oppo has never been one to ignore the pretty side of things, even when it comes to its affordable phones, and the A3 Pro is no exception. It has a shiny, gradated back panel that catches light so nicely. It has a thin profile and rounded edges that are comfortable to hold, and the plastic frame won’t weigh you down.
It feels great in the hand, despite having a plastic build.
The splash and dust resistance with a rating of IP54 is a surprising touch — and a very tangible little extra in everyday use, something that’s also relatively uncommon in this segment.
Display: Smooth and Bright
The phone feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate. It’s color ful, responsive, and is bright enough for both indoor and outdoor viewing.
Swiping through apps and toggling between tabs feels fluid, and binge-watchers will enjoy the deep blacks and saturated colors. It’s not flagship-clear, but it’s well for the price.
Performance: A Little Better for Everyday Usage
Under the hood, the Oppo A3 Pro 5G is driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB onboard storage. For casual use — internet, social media, light gaming, video streaming — the device works just fine.
Apps launch quickly, and multitasking is easy, thanks to Oppo’s RAM expansion feature. But don’t count on high-end gaming performance. For games such as PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty, medium settings are the sweet spot.
5G compatibility means it’s future-proofed for the data connectivity everyone will eventually use.
Battery Life:
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As for its battery life, with a 5000mAh battery it will deliver a full work day even with heavy usage. From social network browsing to YouTube bingeing, the phone continues without the anxiety-inducing battery drops.
It offers 33W fast charging which means zero to full battery in a little over and hour. Though not ultra-speedy, it’s plenty fast for the average user.
Optics: Just Enough for the Bare Minimum
It’s not the A3 Pro’s strong suit, but photography doesn’t turn out terrible. The phone comes with a 64MP main camera along with a 2MP depth sensor.
Daylight photos are sharp with good dynamic range and color balance.
Low-light photography, meanwhile, is a little more hit or miss. You will get a couple of usable shots, but noise starts encroaching aggressively and there is a loss of detail.
The 8MP selfie camera is decent for selfies and video calls, but skin tones can appear a tad washed out in low light.
Clear and Rich Sense of Software
It runs on ColorOS 13, which is built on Android 13, and the interface is clean, colorful and customizable. There are quite a few pre-installed apps, but you can uninstall most of them.
Oppo’s software also provides options like a dark mode, app cloning and smart sidebar, which makes the user experience more intuitive and useful.
Pros:
Sleek design with IP54 rating
13” Bright AMOLED Display with 120Hz refresh rate
Reasonable battery life and pretty good fast charging
You want a decent performer for multitasking and basic usage
future connectivity 5G support
Cons:
Average low-light shooting performance.
Not everyone will love the plastic build
No ultra-wide or macro lens
Not ideal for heavy gaming
Some bloatware out of the box
Oppo A3 Pro 5G Final Words:
A Classy, All-Rounder 5G Choice The Oppo A53s 5G is a decent 5G phone that gets the basics right – 5G support, a large display, good design and a snappy processor.
The Oppo A3 Pro 5G isn’t here to maim the flagship, and that’s fine. It’s aimed at those who want a good-looking phone with reliable daily performance, 5G support and a bright screen — without breaking the bank.
If you don’t care so much about premium photography or gaming, this is a solid bet in the budget 5G stakes.
It may not be in first place in every category, but for most regular people, the Oppo A3 Pro 5G hits the sweet spot.
