OPPO A3s smartphone - pros and cons

The Chinese company ORRO has presented a new product - the OPPO A3s smartphone. The best manufacturers present models of devices belonging to different price categories. Low-cost phones have gained great popularity, the presented device OPPO A3s belongs to this segment.

In the electronics market, with the current abundance of phone models from different companies, you can easily get confused and buy a device that does not satisfy the selection criteria. To figure out how to choose a smartphone, it is better to get comprehensive and objective information about the external and internal contents of the device.

From this article, the user will learn the main characteristics, packaging, positive and negative qualities of the OPPO A3s smartphone. At the end of the review, a few words about updating the version of this device.

Equipment

The smartphone is packed in a white compact box, which shows this device in red. Inside is:

• Smartphone;
• Charger;
• Micro-USB cable (standard length);
• Documentation;
• Warranty card for 12 months;
• Silicone case (transparent with high sides);
• Paperclip (to unlock the slot).

Budget phones don't come with headphones. The headset can be purchased separately of your choice.

Appearance

The device is available in two rich colors: classic red (red) and discreet dark purple (purple). The sleek and stylish rear panel captivates with the play of light and shadow.

There is a cutout on the front panel of the device. It conveniently houses sensors, earpiece and selfie camera.

On the right side of the smartphone are the power button, a slot for two SIM cards and an additional memory chip. Opens with a paper clip (included). On the left side there are two volume keys.

The bottom edge houses a multimedia speaker, micro-USB input and an audio jack for headphones.

The top edge is perfectly smooth with no speakers or connectors.

Orro uses only modern and high quality materials in the manufacture of smartphones. The back of this device is made of glass. It contains the main camera in the form of a dual module with sensors, the logo of the "ORRO" company is applied. Imprints remain on the glass surface, in order to avoid this, it is enough to use a protective case, which is made of dense silicone with button bulges and cutouts for the camera, speaker and connector inputs.

Between the front and back there is a small edging, the corners are oval. Smartphone dimensions: 156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm, weighs 168 grams. Due to the aspect ratio of 19: 9, the phone has an elongated shape and fits comfortably in one hand.

Main features of the A3s smartphone

CPU

Not surprisingly, a low-cost phone uses a mid-range mobile chipset. The ORRO A3s smartphone follows the look of its big brother, the ORRO A3, which is controlled by the Media Tek Helio P60 processor. Due to the decrease in productivity, the cost of OPRO A3s was halved. The smartphone is under the control of an improved Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 14nm 8-core processor, which uses four ARM Cortex A 53 cores and four Cortex A 53 cores with a clock speed of 1.8 GHz and works in tandem with the Adreno 506 graphics accelerator.

Switching between applications is smooth, the level of image processing is not bad, the device works in a power-saving mode.

Good support for Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n wireless communication, Bluetooth 4.2 and GPS + GLONASS satellite navigation systems. Supports communication standard 2G, 3G (WCDMA), 4G (LTE). It doesn't connect perfectly to the network, but it's fast enough.

Interface

The device works under the careful control of the modern operating system Android 8.1 Oreo with a unique proprietary ORRO ColorOS version 5.1 shell. It creates a modern user interface.

Orro company finds an individual color solution for each smartphone. The interface is simple, convenient and fast. The budgetary worker performs the assigned tasks well. Opening and switching apps is smooth and clear. You can use the navigation "Convenience Button" control and customize it as you wish: use the gesture function or select the touch menu. It is possible to use split screen mode and be in two applications at the same time.

Screen

The smartphone is equipped with a large touchscreen with a diagonal of 6.2 inches (157 mm), which occupies more than 88% of the phone's front panel area. Liquid crystal display Super Full Screen, uses an active matrix IPS with a resolution of HD 1520 x 720 pixels. The screen is covered with a film from the manufacturer, which together with the high sides of the silicone cover serves as reliable protection.

You can use the functions and customize the display: adjust the color temperature, brightness range. When using the smartphone in the sun, in strong light, the screen gives out a clear image, there is no glare. In the dark, you can use the night mode function. When viewing the corners of the screen, no pronounced graininess and image distortion were detected.

The large screen with the famous and already traditional cutout makes it look like an iPhone X.

Memory

2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in memory, which can be additionally expanded up to 256GB using a chip. Most applications will run normally. The device does not have enough RAM for multitasking. It is advisable to buy an external memory card with the phone.

Autonomy

Orro's company did not stint and endowed the device with a powerful power supply. The smartphone has a built-in 4230 mAh Li-ion battery.

Device performance: under normal load, in conversation mode, surfing the Internet, it will work for two days, and for 18 hours you can use it to watch videos, listen to music and hang out in active games.

Fast charging is not available. The smartphone uses a capacious and efficient battery, it is controlled by a modern energy-saving operating system, so it does not need to be charged frequently.

ORRO A3 smartphone cameras

Orro pays special attention to optics. The cameras of the OPRO A3s smartphone have artificial intelligence. They are equipped with an autofocus system.When using which, the cameras themselves determine the distance to the object, and adjust the sharpness. The device manager independently finds identical and low-quality photographs so that the user can delete them. With a modest phone memory, it is a very useful function. You can edit and save videos with one touch.

The smartphone has two cameras.

Main camera specifications

The rear camera is equipped with two sensors 13 megapixel (f / 2.2) and 2 megapixel (f / 2.4). Thanks to the use of a double module, the clarity and detail of the shooting is increased. It is possible to create a bokeh effect. One camera focuses on the selected object, while the other blurs the background. Then the two frames are combined to create a spectacular image. The panoramic shooting function allows you to capture images with a wide horizontal angle of view.

With HDR, you can brighten up colors, make grass greener and sky blue. The images are high quality and bright.

The built-in LED flash is not very bright. Night photography will not please with a high-quality image of the picture.
How to photograph at night:

Front camera specifications

The front camera has an 8 megapixel sensor (f / 2.2.). It uses artificial intelligence technology. Selfie Tune scans and analyzes your face. Can recognize up to 200 points. The camera is equipped with Al Beauty Technology 2.0, which works like a professional stylist. He finds an individual approach to each person. Removes dark circles under the eyes, uneven skin, rejuvenates and embellishes in seconds. The AL selfie can be further enhanced with the helper function algorithm.

The camera lacks sticker and color filter features. This is not a drawback, at any time there is an opportunity to download the desired application and decorate the pictures as you wish.

Sample photo:

How to take pictures during the day:

Front camera video recording Full HD resolution 1280 x 720 (pixels). Video filming with the main camera: Full HD resolution 1920 x 1080 (pixels), 30 frames per second. The video quality is pretty high. Due to the lack of video stabilization function, the device needs strong hands.

Additional features

For active games

The smartphone is not designed for "heavy" games. You can improve performance through settings. The device has a Game Space feature that speeds up the graphics and blocks notifications when the user is passionate about the game.

Unlocking

The smartphone does not have a fingerprint scanner; unlocking is performed by the face. Convenient when hands are wet or with gloves. Face Unlock is like saying hello to your phone, but you can't get a quick greeting. First, you should activate the screen, see the open lock, then slide your finger from top to bottom. In low light conditions, it can slow down with face recognition, in this situation you will have to enter a password.

Sound

The phone is equipped with a good loud speaker. There is no sound distortion during a call. Subscribers perfectly hear each other even on a noisy street. When using the FM radio, the sound in the headphones is clear without extraneous noise. You can use the "music part" function. This will enhance the sound of the music.

How much is?

In early July 2018, the presentation of the smartphone took place in India, and sales started on July 15. The average price is $ 160. The device has received positive reviews from users with minor complaints.

The smartphone has been on sale in Russia since August 28. You can buy a phone in offline and online stores, where it is offered at a price of 12,990 rubles. It is better to use the Internet resource and buy profitably, use the offered promotions. What a consumer will receive a discount on a purchase depends on the waiting time. Usually a few weeks after the start of sales, the price of the smartphone falls below the originally announced price.

Pros and cons of the A3s smartphone

• Inexpensive smartphone price;
• Large display screen;
• Dual camera;
• Dual sim;
• Reliable high-capacity battery.

• Insufficient RAM;
• There is no contactless payment module;
• No fast charging connector.

conclusions

The smartphone has every chance to occupy its niche in the rating of high-quality inexpensive models. The device has the necessary functionality, smart and reliable. The presence of modern design, dual camera, large screen and powerful battery will surely appeal to consumers.

It is interesting! Orro Electronics Corporation has released an updated version of the A3s smartphone with increased memory. Externally, the device is no different from the previous device. The new ORRO A3s received 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. Durable 2.5 D glass is used to protect the display. Memory expansion has significantly increased the functionality of the mobile device. The cost of the smartphone has increased by 25% to $ 200.