Last September, OPPO unveiled the brand new OPPO A2 Pro, starting at 1799 CNY.
Today, OPPO officially announced that the OPPO A3 Pro, the new model, will be released at 14:30 on April 12.
The official announcement also revealed that the OPPO A3 Pro will come in three Song Dynasty-inspired color options: "Azure Sky," "Cloud Brocade Pink," and "Distant Mountain Blue," claiming to epitomize the pinnacle of Eastern aesthetics.
According to the official description: "Sky Blue: as clear as the sky, as elegant as jade, the misty rain of Jiangnan condensed on the glazed surface, embodying the beauty of Song Dynasty porcelain, within arm's reach. Yunjin Pink: the colors of the dawn landscape leap on the central axis, with the oriental charm flowing through the fingertips, showcasing the flagship texture. Distant Mountain Blue: the ink penetrates the mountains and seas with extraordinary atmosphere, distant mountains resembling ink paintings, displaying the essence of Song Dynasty art."
Incorporating insights from the poster image, the OPPO A3 Pro appears to maintain the design ethos of its predecessor, the OPPO A2 Pro. The camera module retains its large circular design but with a tweaked layout reminiscent of the OPPO Find N3, featuring a cluster of four circles. Moreover, both the "Cloud Brocade Pink" and "Distant Mountain Blue" variants showcase a distinctive patchwork design on the rear panel, enhancing their recognizability.
OPPO's China President, Liu Bo, has announced that global sales of OPPO's A series smartphones have exceeded 700 million units. The innovative durability technology from OPPO will debut in the A series, with the OPPO A3 Pro marking the first-ever "full-grade waterproof" phone in history. Beyond its exceptional waterproof and dustproof capabilities, the A3 Pro also boasts flagship-level resistance to drops and wear, along with long-lasting battery performance. Furthermore, following the industry-leading "four-year battery guarantee" introduced in the previous A2 Pro, OPPO plans to further enhance this feature, making durable phones twice as resilient, transforming them into true "durability titans."
Additionally, in a leak today, tech blogger @TechChatStation revealed the configuration details of the OPPO A3 Pro.
In terms of display, the OPPO A3 Pro features a 6.7-inch 1080p OLED curved screen with a centered single hole-punch design, supporting a high refresh rate of 120Hz.
For performance, the OPPO A3 Pro is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor and comes in a configuration of 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
In the battery department, the OPPO A3 Pro packs a sizable 5000mAh battery for extended usage.
On the imaging front, the OPPO A3 Pro boasts a 64-megapixel primary rear camera with a large f/1.7 aperture, housed in a 1/2-inch sensor.
Additionally, the OPPO A3 Pro is IP69-rated for dust and water resistance, emphasizing its durability against water and drops.
In contrast, the previous generation OPPO A2 Pro boasted the "Sky Mirror" design, offering three color options: Desert Gold, Dusk Purple, and Starry Black. The device measured approximately 7.99/8.04mm in thickness and weighed around 183g/185g.
In terms of display, the OPPO A2 Pro boasts a 6.7-inch centered single-hole AMOLED curved screen with a resolution of 2412*1080. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and boasts a color palette of 1.07 billion, supporting the P3 wide color gamut with HDR peak brightness reaching 950 nits.
Performance-wise, the OPPO A2 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor. It offers a maximum configuration of 12GB RAM and 512GB of storage, with support for RAM+ memory expansion technology, allowing for a maximum of 12GB+12GB of memory.
On the imaging front, the OPPO A2 Pro features a 64-megapixel main rear camera paired with a 2-megapixel portrait camera, and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.
For fast charging capabilities, the OPPO A2 Pro is equipped with a 5000mAh battery and supports 67W SuperVOOC flash charging. It also comes with built-in intelligent battery health engine and intelligent battery chip.
On other fronts, the OPPO A2 Pro runs on the ColorOS 13.1 system, featuring a diamond anti-drop structure, supporting IP54-rated life waterproofing, as well as under-screen fingerprint recognition and facial recognition.
Comparatively, the OPPO A3 Pro is expected to bring upgrades in dust and water resistance as well as battery durability. Currently, the new device has begun pre-orders, so interested individuals can stay tuned for updates.
