OPPO is a brand that by now surely sounds familiar to you. The company has been putting its head in the Spanish market for some time with mid-range and high-end equipment that attracts attention, such as the OPPO Find X3 Pro with its microscopic camera that we were able to test a few weeks ago. On this occasion, we tested a somewhat reduced but very interesting version, the OPPO Find X3 Neo . Starting with its curved OLED-type screen with 90Hz refresh rate. And continuing with the good set of cameras, along with a quick charge of those that take away the hiccups. This mobile is capable of being fully charged in just 35 minutes thanks to the charger that comes with the box (Yes, I still don’t get used to the fact that other brands have started to make you pay extra for the charger when you have paid hundreds and hundreds of euros for the mobile).
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DATA SHEET
| OPPO Find X3 Neo | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 6.5 inches with OLED technology, Full HD + resolution, 8 bit color, 90Hz refresh rate |
| Main chamber | – Main sensor 50 megapixels (1 / 1.56 inches) with wide angle lens opening f / 1.8 with OIS and EIS (Sony IMX 766) – Secondary sensor of 16 megapixels with ultra wide angle lens and EIS – Tertiary sensor 13 sensor megapixels with telephoto lens (5X hybrid zoom and digital up to 20X) – Quaternary sensor 2 megapixel macro camera |
| Selfie camera | 32 megapixel sensor |
| Internal memory | 256GB |
| Extension | No |
| Processor and RAM | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 GPU Adreno 650 12GB RAM |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh with 65W Super VOOC 2.0 fast charge with charger included. |
| OS | Android 11 with ColorOS 11.1 |
| Connections | 5G, NFC |
| SIM | Dual nano SIM |
| Design | Metal finish (rough housing) IP68 certification |
| Dimensions | 7.99 millimeters and 184 grams |
| Featured Features | Quick charge (complete in 35 minutes) |
| Release date | Available |
| Price | 820 euros (official price) |
The OPPO Find X3 Neo can be found in stores for an official price of 820 euros , although I have already found some offers to get the mobile that are around 650 euros in renowned Amazon stores. I have had the opportunity to tinker with this smartphone for several weeks using it as my main mobile. These are my impressions and opinions of the cheapest equipment within the OPPO high-end range.
VERY NEAT DESIGN WITH CURVED OLED SCREEN
I begin this analysis with the design. The OPPO Find X3 Neo attracts attention from the first moment because there is nothing that catches your attention. I explain. It has a very well cared design, with attention to details, which makes the whole work and has harmony and from which no element that may be seen escapes. It is stylish and robust, with the use of metal on the rear. It is available in two colors: black and silver. The latter is the one that I have been able to test and a layer of shiny iridescent texture has been added that reflects different tones according to the sunlight. It is attractive without being over the top. The elegant touch of its design is reinforced by the use of metal on the sides and on the camera module, which stands out slightly above the rest.
Another point that could not be missing is the resistance of the OPPO Find X3 Neo to both dust and water. In this case, we have an IP68 certification , which means that dust is not going to get in that could damage the mechanisms of the equipment and that it is able to withstand being submerged for a long time without danger. As I always notice in these reviews, “safety” is measured in a laboratory environment, it does not take into account neither the salt in sea water nor the chlorine in swimming pools, which are corrosive elements that can end up damaging the mobile. In fact, it is a protection that gives you more peace of mind against the danger of accidentally falling into the water on your getaway to the pool or the beach.
The mobile is light and thin, with 184 grams and 8 millimeters thick . It has curved bezels for a more comfortable grip, and is easy to use with one hand despite the 6.5-inch screen size. Of course, it is also true that I have gotten used to large mobiles in recent times, so if you come from a more veteran mobile it is likely that you do not think like me. In any case, the screen is curved, which gives you an infinite screen feel and also streamlines the design.
We are facing an OLED panel, a technology that stands out for the vividness of the colors and for the reproduction of blacks , in addition to improving autonomy (the pixels that are not being used are turned off and do not waste energy). The tactile response is what is expected of a high-end mobile. It also stands out for its 90Hz refresh rate. This means that the animations of menus and applications when opening are smoother, so you have a feeling of speed and finesse. This refresh rate supposes a greater expenditure of energy, yes, so you may prefer to maintain the usual 60Hz.
FOUR CAMERAS ON THE REAR
As for photography, this is a well-prepared mobile to delight users who want good performance but without reaching the top of the most advanced models on the market. In its back it has a set of four lenses. The main one is 50 megapixels and has a Sony invoice. It is the same sensor that we found in its older brother, the OPPO Find X3 Pro.The results of this lens are at the level of a high-end equipment but without reaching the top: good use of the HDR mode to improve the shots when there is a lot of chiaroscuro, sharp photos and vivid colors, but without being oversaturated. In the night photos, although it is not one of the most advanced models at this point it complies with a good note. It controls the balance quite well with the lights (for example those of the streetlights) and the colors remain within shades that continue to appear natural. Obviously you notice some noise when the light is quite scarce but in general you can immortalize your escapades at night and get good photos.
OPPO FIND X3 NEO PHOTO GALLERY
The secondary lens is 16 megapixels and wide angle mode . As is often the case with these lenses, it offers good results in good light conditions but drops quite a bit if you try to use it at night. We also have a 13 megapixel telephoto lens to add a zoom of two increases without loss of quality (and five increases in what is called hybrid zoom, which adds artificial intelligence so that you do not notice loss of sharpness). I have to say that here I have had a very pleasant surprise with the stabilization of the camera when we set it to five increases. The movement is smooth and you don’t have to be struggling to get a decent shot that doesn’t come off shaky.
The last of the sensors is the macro type . The truth is that it does not contribute much. Be careful, it seems to me that these sensors can give a lot of play, but the fact of putting a resolution of only two megapixels makes it quite limited. In addition, you have to have good light conditions to take detail photos with that quality point. With these lenses as they are being introduced in mid-range or even high-end mobiles, many times I have the impression that it is more of a way to fill in the file (a mobile with four cameras is more attractive than with three) than one. proposal to improve user experience with cameras.
By the way, the OPPO Find X3 Neo also has a blur or bokeh mode, but in this case what it does is take advantage of the telephoto sensor . That means that we must place ourselves at a distance of about two meters from the camera (not much more, not much less) to be able to take advantage of the effect. That greatly limits creativity when it comes to taking advantage of the mode. The results are acceptable, although it sometimes dances in details like hair.
On the front we have a single 32 megapixel sensor . This camera is perforated in the upper left corner of the screen. In general, I find it a good camera for selfies and does not detract in its results in dark rooms or at night. It also has a portrait mode to add blur though via software. It is correct without further ado.
MEDIOCRE AUTONOMY BUT EXCEPTIONAL FAST CHARGING
The OPPO Find X3 Neo arrives with a 4,500 milliamp battery . I have to be honest. Autonomy does not seem to me to be up to par. I do not know if it is the capacity itself, having a 90Hz screen or that the energy is not fully optimized, but the truth is that I suffer to reach the end of the day without having to load the equipment. Of course, all the buts that I put in daily use turn into compliments as soon as I plug it into the power with the OPPO charger.
And it is that it integrates a 65W fast charge that is capable of charging 100% of the mobile in just 35 minutes connected to the current . I find it spectacular that you plug it in, go to the bathroom and on the way back it has already recharged 30% of the terminal, almost by mistake. I think that at this point other brands that have not yet adopted this charging speed should put the batteries. Ah! And in this case you have the charger that takes advantage of all the power of this charge included in the box, another of the controversial points that squeaks me a lot in other proposals on the market.
A MOBILE WITH PLENTY OF POWER AND RAM
We come to the power section. The OPPO Find X3 Neo has nothing to envy other competing models. Its operation is fast and fluid, both when moving between menus and when opening apps or when playing games. It does not have the fastest processor on the market (a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) but it allows you to run smoothly in most situations , which is what 95% of mobile users need.
Where it does stand out as a top-of-the-range mobile is in its internal memory and RAM. The first is 256 GB , so you will have no problem saving all your photos and videos in memory. The second reaches 12 GB of RAM , a very high value that is even too much for the actual use made of the mobile. Still, there it is.
PRICE AND REVIEWS
The OPPO Find X3 Neo has an official price of 820 euros in stores . Of course, you can already find interesting offers that allow you to save up to 200 euros on this cost. For 620 euros it seems to me a very complete and attractive proposal, whose highlights are the OLED screen with 90Hz refresh rate, its internal memory of 256 GB plus its 12 GB RAM and, above all, the speed reached by its technology. fast charging (the mobile can be fully charged in 35 minutes). Of course, it runs the risk of becoming a very good mobile that fails to differentiate itself from the rest or offer a groundbreaking purchase argument that makes you opt for it instead of other equipment.