Oppo Find X3 Pro

Oppo Find X3 Pro Review

Design

The Oppo Find X3 Pro, launched on March 19, 2021, features a sleek design with dimensions of 163.6mm in height, 74mm in width, and 8.3mm in depth. It weighs 193 grams. The build quality is premium, with a curved glass back and a metal frame. The phone is available in several colors, including Blue, White, Gloss Black, Cosmic Mocha, Mars Edition, and Photographer Edition. The device is not foldable.

Display

The device boasts a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels, resulting in a sharp pixel density of 525 ppi. The screen has a 20:9 aspect ratio and utilizes Samsung's S6E3HC3 AMOLED panel. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and BT.2020 color gamut, offering vibrant and fluid visuals. The display achieves a typical brightness of 500 nits and a peak brightness of 1300 nits. The screen features a 10-bit color depth, providing 1 billion colors. Additional features include a 240Hz touch sampling rate, always-on display, and TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and includes a hole-punch notch. It also uses a variable refresh rate of 1Hz and a 3D curved glass screen.

Performance

Powering the Find X3 Pro is the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, built on a 5nm process. The CPU is an octa-core setup consisting of a 1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 configuration. The GPU is an Adreno 660. The phone is available with 12GB of RAM (LPDDR5) and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. AnTuTu scores place it around 876,500 (v10). The phone has no SD card slot.

Camera

The Oppo Find X3 Pro features a quad-camera system on the rear. The primary and ultrawide cameras both utilize the 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor (1/1.56") with f/1.8 and f/2.2 apertures respectively, and a pixel size of 1.00 µm. Both support 2x2 pixel binning. A 13MP telephoto lens with a Samsung S5K3M5 ISOCELL sensor (1/3.4") and f/2.4 aperture provides 2x optical zoom, and 5x hybrid zoom. It also features a 5MP microlens with a GalaxyCore GC5035 sensor (1/5") and f/3.0 aperture, providing up to 60x magnification. The front-facing camera is a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor (1/2.74") with f/2.4 aperture, supporting 2x2 pixel binning. The camera setup offers 4K video recording at 60fps with HDR and EIS, along with 1080p video at up to 240 fps. Additional features include optical image stabilization (OIS), autofocus, and various shooting modes. The device achieved a DxOMark Mobile score of 128, with 134 for photo and 125 for video.

Battery Life

The device is equipped with a 4500 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It supports 65W fast charging as well as 30W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. The battery is non-removable and the phone also offers reverse charging.

Software

The Oppo Find X3 Pro ships with Android 11, and the OS is upgradable to Android 14. It features Oppo's proprietary ColorOS user interface.

Pricing

The Oppo Find X3 Pro falls into the medium price range. The 12GB/256GB variant has varying prices depending on the retailer, ranging from $239.51 to $620.00.

Overall Verdict

The Oppo Find X3 Pro delivers a premium experience with its stunning display, powerful performance, and versatile camera system. The advanced display technology and rapid charging capabilities further enhance the device. The inclusion of a microlens with 60x magnification is a standout feature. While it is no longer the newest device, it continues to offer a strong set of features.