Oppo A3 Pro: In today’s smartphone market, where every brand is trying to sell phones by just showing off the camera or features, Oppo has thought differently and launched a phone that makes its mark not only in looks but also in strength. We are talking about Oppo A3 Pro 5G, which despite coming in the mid-range category, comes with a very premium look and military grade durability. Let’s understand in our Desi style what all this phone can do.

Premium in looks, comfortable to hold

The first thing that catches attention after seeing Oppo A3 Pro 5G is its sleek and classy design. Its body comes with flat sides and slightly curved corners, which makes it comfortable to hold and fits perfectly in the hand. The phone is only 7.68mm thin and weighs around 186 grams, which will be considered quite light according to its big battery.

Talking about color options, names like Moonlight Purple and Starry Black also add to its style. Especially the Moonlight Purple variant has a “Magnetic Particle Design”, which gives a shiny and royal feel. The camera module is also very subtle, no big bump, no strange design – just a simple and clean look.

This phone won in terms of strength

Now talking about the most amazing feature of this phone, it is its durability. Oppo has marketed it as “Damage-proof All-Round Armour Body”, and really this claim is not just a claim. The company has tested it in such a way that this phone comes out safe even if dropped from a height of 1.4 meters on a hard surface like marble on all six sides and corners. This means, even if it falls from your hand, there is no need to worry much.

This phone has passed military-grade shock tests like MIL-STD 810H and it has also received SGS Drop Certification, which proves that this phone can easily withstand everyday shocks and falls. Reinforced Panda Glass has been used in its screen, which gives two times more strength than normal glass. From the inside, the phone is protected with cushioned parts like biomimetic sponge, which also protects the delicate components inside.

This phone also gets IP54 rating, so there is no need to fear things like light rain, water splashes and dust. Also, Splash Touch technology has been given in it, so that the screen can be used comfortably even with wet hands.

Performance – Excellent for all day tasks

The phone has a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, which is built on 6nm technology and is perfect for everyday tasks like social media, watching videos, chatting or online studies. The phone has 8GB of RAM and there is also a feature of RAM Expansion, which makes the performance a little more smooth. For storage, it has 128GB and 256GB options, which are based on UFS 2.2.

The phone is fine for casual gaming, but if you play very heavy games or do gaming for a long time, then a little heating or lag can be seen.

Display and camera – Fine, but okay

The phone has a 6.67-inch LCD display which comes with a 120Hz refresh rate. Its peak brightness goes up to 1000 nits, due to which the screen is visible well even in sunlight. Yes, its resolution is HD +, i.e. 1604 x 720 pixels – which may seem a bit low to some users, because in this price range, Full HD + and AMOLED are also available now. But still, the color reproduction and smoothness of the screen is fine.

Talking about the camera, there is a 50MP main camera and a 2MP portrait sensor at the back, while there is an 8MP selfie camera in the front. Photos come out quite well in good light, but the quality is a little average in low light. It does not have OIS, so the photo can get a little blurred due to shaking hands. Still, with the help of features like AI Retouching and AI Eraser, it becomes easy to edit the photo.

Battery – Strong and durable

The Oppo A3 Pro 5G has a big 5100mAh battery, which lasts comfortably for the whole day. Oppo claims that this battery retains more than 80% capacity even after four years, meaning it is not just for today but also for many years to come. It comes with 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging which charges 50% in 30 minutes and full charge in about an hour.

Price – Great option in budget

Now the most important thing – price. The price of Oppo A3 Pro 5G starts at around ₹16,999 in India, which is for the variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The one with 256GB storage is a bit more expensive but still falls in the budget range.