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Hands-on with the Only Fully Waterproof Smartphone Globally! OPPO A3 Pro

Mao Mao Sun, Apr 14 2024 08:36 AM EST

In today's rapidly evolving and fiercely competitive smartphone market, OPPO, with its consistent spirit of innovation and superb craftsmanship, brings us the highly attractive new product, the OPPO A3 Pro.

The all-new generation of OPPO A3 Pro not only maximizes the user experience with its exceptional strength in "waterproof, shockproof, and durability," but also incorporates classic elements of Song dynasty aesthetics in its design, providing users with a completely fresh usage experience. ba5e00d2-e61a-47e5-ae58-947a3e41ce8f.jpg The newly released OPPO A3 Pro features the debut of OPPO Crystal Shield Glass on its back cover. This special material not only enhances the phone's texture but also strengthens its resistance to drops.

In addition, the device adopts a super-resistant diamond architecture. The corners and mid-frame of the phone are reinforced with diamond-like corners and anti-collision beams, effectively preventing sharp objects from directly hitting the screen.

Moreover, the OPPO A3 Pro also supports IP69 full-level waterproofing, truly providing users with a worry-free experience of super waterproofing, super resistance to drops, and super durability.

Not only durable but also stylish. The exterior design of the OPPO A3 Pro once again showcases its unique oriental charm. The entire series adopts the new Sky Blue Ice Glaze craftsmanship, offering three color options: Sky Blue, Cloud Brocade Pink, and Distant Mountain Blue, each exuding a strong oriental flavor.

Among them, the Sky Blue variant uses glass material, while the Cloud Brocade Pink and Distant Mountain Blue employ a design of plain leather combined with glass. The plain leather also features a special silicon oxide coating to enhance stain resistance by reducing the surface energy of the back cover. 316a9b24-08e6-4e29-9232-59333ff04312.jpg The Yunjin powder in the hands of Tianji.com is like a touch of pink in the rosy landscape, with its low saturation plain skin matching the delicate texture of glass.

It not only embodies the charm of traditional Chinese culture but also endows the OPPO A3 Pro with a gentle and graceful temperament. The distant mountain blue, also made of plain leather, resembles a hint of blue in the distant mountains, allowing one to instantly feel the rich color charm of traditional Chinese landscape paintings.

The sky blue glass material is derived from the sky blue glaze in traditional Chinese porcelain, giving people a quiet and profound feeling. The OPPO A3 Pro freezes the misty sky blue, reminiscent of classical landscape paintings, on the body, with its translucent and elegant appearance reminiscent of Song Dynasty porcelain. 996af16b-6830-467a-8c1e-f2d704dad96d.jpg In both color coordination, the choice of materials for the body, meticulous detailing, and screen design, OPPO not only enhances the aesthetic appeal and durability of its smartphones but also highlights its reverence for and continuation of traditional culture. c415ee24-f037-44a9-b4fc-216aa6013b3b.jpg The OPPO A3 Pro features a 6.7-inch 120Hz ultra-drop-resistant eye-protecting high-refresh screen, delivering outstanding display quality while supporting a high resolution of FHD+ 2412*1080.

In daily use, it enhances the user experience, especially with the same Corning Gorilla Glass Victus2 found in the Find X7 Ultra, providing excellent drop resistance.

With a remarkable 93% screen-to-body ratio, users enjoy a more immersive visual experience. It also incorporates five eye-protection technologies and has passed the National Eye Center's Eye Health Safety Evaluation System (ECAP) test, ensuring continuous care for users' eye health. c173487f-98d5-4f75-b31a-25ea17084cd4.jpg Considering that many people often use their phones outdoors, especially in bright environments, it can be quite harmful to the eyes. That's why OPPO offers the "Sunlight Mode". Users can activate this mode, and the screen will automatically adjust its brightness according to the ambient light.

The OPPO A3 Pro features a circular camera module on the back, similar to its predecessor, but with the lenses arranged in a diamond pattern at the center. This not only enhances recognition but also adds to the overall aesthetic appeal of the phone.

Additionally, the OPPO A3 Pro boasts a zero-burden ultra-narrow body and an ultra-light and thin dual-curved design. With a width of only 74.3mm, and golden streamline curves on both sides, it achieves a smoother and more comfortable rounded design. The suede version of the phone weighs only 177g, providing a more comfortable and lightweight grip. db1f22c0-2654-4f45-add7-b68ab5cafef9.jpg For imaging, the OPPO A3 Pro features an 8-megapixel front camera that supports AI beautification and an 8-level customizable beauty function. At the back, it boasts a combination of a 64-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor, working with algorithms to achieve telephoto photography without the need for a telephoto lens, supporting 2x portrait mode and 5x zoom. b3cf07d8-fcd5-44f2-b2f5-301f6d54cae0.jpg In actual samples, under bright lighting conditions, the color reproduction is true to nature, with rich detail levels. The overall effect of the samples is very realistic. Even without a telephoto lens, it can capture clear and delicate long-distance photos, which not only broadens the possibilities of shooting but also allows for more freedom and flexibility during the shooting process.

Whether capturing distant landscapes, buildings, or distant people or animals, the OPPO A3 Pro can easily handle it, eliminating the worry of lacking a telephoto lens.

The ultra-clear night scene adopts a multi-frame noise reduction algorithm to optimize various noise points, significantly improving both clarity and overall effect, presenting a more pure night scene effect. febeb1a5-0ec9-4f06-91ef-33567c132fa4.jpg

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20dd7733-b50c-45f6-ab30-452cfeee500d.jpg In addition, the OPPO A3 Pro is equipped with flagship-level AI image enhancement technology, capable of effectively removing unwanted elements from photos. It also features system-level rapid image cut-out, enabling swift photo post-processing without the need for third-party applications, saving significant time.

In terms of core specifications, the OPPO A3 Pro boasts the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 flagship chip, built on an advanced 6nm low-power process technology. With a high-performance 2.6GHz big core, it offers both upgraded performance and lower power consumption, ensuring smooth operation for daily tasks and gaming.

Addressing the prevalent concern over memory limitations, the OPPO A3 Pro provides a maximum storage combination of 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage. Coupled with RAM+ memory expansion technology, it supports a maximum of 12GB RAM + 12GB expanded memory, offering ample storage capacity.

Moreover, it has undergone comprehensive testing in OPPO's laboratory, ensuring 48 months of smooth performance. This enhances the overall stability and fluidity of the system, allowing users to bid farewell to memory worries and enjoy a seamless operating experience. 42b17853-b786-44dc-b8cb-45dd4c88c2bc.jpg

39dafa41-8605-47d9-b6af-15f15ac135d5.jpg The OPPO A3 Pro runs on the ColorOS 14 system, featuring the self-developed system-level computing hub "ColorOS Supercomputing Platform" for precise management and scheduling of system resources.

It extends fine-tuning of computing power to the hardware level, combining memory gene recombination technology and rejuvenated storage technology. Through techniques like application compression and file deduplication, it deeply optimizes memory space and performance. For instance, it compresses apps that haven't been used for a while, such as WeChat Mini Programs and TikTok, ensuring a smooth experience akin to using them for the first time.

The all-new Fluid Cloud provides real-time reminders in three forms—bubbles, capsules, and cards—based on service status and information priority. It ensures a rhythmic, cross-device experience without excessive disturbance, preventing users from missing important messages. Fluid Cloud also supports intelligent recognition, automatically displaying cards when it detects specific content being copied, allowing users to access it with a single tap and eliminating the need to switch apps.

In addition to Fluid Cloud, ColorOS 14 introduces a richer range of ubiquitous services, covering domestic and overseas travel scenarios. It offers a one-stop smart travel experience tailored to different travel needs. deb8ac11-89cf-42d7-9e21-a7e535adc348.png The OPPO A3 Pro is equipped with a combination of 67W SuperVOOC Flash Charge and a 5000mAh battery. In our continuous one-hour video viewing, one-hour music playback, one-hour "King of Glory" gaming session, and one-hour WeChat socializing tests with WiFi, Bluetooth, and location services enabled, followed by an additional 8 hours of standby testing, and a charging test after 10 minutes of idle time at 1% battery, the following battery life and charging rate charts were obtained.

From the test results, the OPPO A3 Pro consumed a total of 43% battery in the four standard tests. Specifically, gaming and video playback consumed 16% and 11% of the battery respectively, while online music playback and WeChat usage each consumed 5%. Standby mode consumed 6% of battery over 8 hours. 0075b051-b413-4044-b346-c44b3d47b892.png In charging tests, it takes around 10 minutes to charge up to 35%, and about 46 minutes to complete a full charge. Combining both aspects, just 10 minutes of charging can provide up to 3 hours of video playback or 2 hours of gaming.

The OPPO A3 Pro's 67W SuperVOOC charging coupled with its durable 5000mAh battery offers users a robust power solution, meeting the daily battery needs for most users.

According to data from OPPO labs, aided by bio-mimetic electrolyte technology, the A3 Pro's battery lifespan is extended, maintaining over 80% of its capacity after 1460 charge cycles. Even with daily charging and discharging, the battery remains healthy over four years of use. c6befe58-5f61-464f-b0b6-5d6c1c1f24ca.png In other aspects, the OPPO A3 Pro boasts full-level waterproof and dustproof capabilities, meaning users need not worry about damage from water or dust. This addition undoubtedly provides an extra layer of security for the OPPO A3 Pro.

Summary

With its outstanding design, powerful storage technology, impressive battery life, excellent camera and system performance, and robust waterproof and dustproof features, the OPPO A3 Pro emerges as a versatile choice worth having.

Whether you're a style-conscious young person, someone who values practicality like an elder, or a student, the OPPO A3 Pro caters to diverse needs, allowing users to enjoy the convenience and fun brought by technology while also experiencing the deep-rooted traditions and unique charm of Chinese culture.