Oppo recently launched the Oppo A3s in India. The smartphone targets the budget segment and gives competition to the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1. The Oppo A3s is now available in a 3GB+32GB variant. While the base variant of the smartphone costs Rs. 10,990, the latter one is expected to cost around Rs. 13,990.
Specifications
As far as the specifications are concerned, the Oppo A3s features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1520 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC. The device is now available with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo-based ColorOS 5.1 out of the box. All of this is backed by a 4,230mAh battery.
In the camera department, the Oppo A3s bears a dual-camera setup at the back which includes a 13-megapixel primary and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.
Alternatives
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is way better than the Oppo A3s on paper while holding the same price tag. Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 starting at Rs. 10,999 comes with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. The smartphone features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display with an 18:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is one of the best budget smartphones and the Oppo A3s is here to give a competition. The Redmi Note 5 comes with a 5.99-inch FullHD+ 18:9 display and it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. The Redmi Note 5 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 9,999.
Oppo RealMe 1
If storage and RAM are the only things you look on a new smartphone, the RealMe 1 is worth a shot. The RealMe 1 has a stunning design at the back. The smartphone comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage which is quite rare to see in this price range. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 10,990.
