A different dimension middle range OPPO Reno3 A that can be used as a main smartphone

The 30,000 yen SIM fleece smartphone “OPPO Reno3 A” from OPPO. Among the so-called middle-range (mid-price) smartphones, some people may be afraid that "functions and performance may be unsatisfactory."

However, this device overturns such an image, and is a smartphone with functions and performance that are "different dimension" in a good sense as a middle range.

In this article, we have summarized the reasons why "OPPO Reno3 A" can be used sufficiently as a main smartphone, and the evolution points from the predecessor "OPPO Reno A".

Quadruple camera on par with high-end smartphones

One of the reasons why it can be used as a main smartphone is the quadruple camera, which includes an approximately 48-megapixel sensor. The camera configuration is "ultra wide angle about 119 °" (about 8 million pixels), "wide angle" (about 48 million pixels), "monochrome" (about 2 million pixels), "portrait" (about 2 million pixels). I'm here.

In particular, the "wide-angle" main camera has 48 million pixels, which is as high as a high-end smartphone. When I actually took a picture, despite the unfortunate weather, the details of buildings and landscapes were finely depicted.

It doesn't have a "telephoto" camera, but the digital zoom that makes use of the aforementioned 48 million pixels is practical. The digital zoom can be switched between 2x and 5x from the menu, and it is possible to zoom up to 10x by pinching.

Using an “ultra-wide-angle” lens with an angle of view of approximately 119° creates a spatially expansive photo. It is also useful when you feel that the angle of view is insufficient, such as when shooting buildings or group photos.

AI is also equipped with a function that recognizes the subject and scene and automatically makes the optimal camera settings. For example, if you point the camera at food, it automatically recognizes the subject as "food" and creates a warm, amber-like color tone.

With "Night View Mode", you can shoot beautiful night views that you wouldn't expect from a smartphone. It is a function that corrects noise, blurring, and gradation reproduction of contrast in image processing.

In addition, it also has a "portrait mode" that allows you to shoot people by blurring the background like a single-lens camera. In addition to using a portrait camera to add retro colors, it makes the person stand out, making it suitable for taking impressive portraits.

Cashless can be fully utilized with FeliCa support

The second reason why it can be used as a main smartphone is its compatibility with "FeliCa".

By supporting FeliCa, you can pass through ticket gates simply by holding your smartphone over when traveling by train, and you can also make full use of cashless payments, which are attracting attention due to the spread of new coronavirus infections.

Cashless payments can be made by holding up a QR code, but FeliCa, which allows you to make payments with just a tap of your smartphone, is convenient. In the middle range, there are many models that do not have FeliCa, so it is a nice point that they are well supported.

4025mAh battery supports fast charging

The third reason why it can be used as a main smartphone is the large-capacity battery that supports quick charging.

Some of you may have had the experience of waking up in the morning and realizing that you forgot to charge your smartphone. "OPPO Reno3 A" supports fast charging "Quick Charge 2.0", and when I actually tried it, it was possible to charge about 10% in 10 minutes. Although it is not as fast as high-end smartphones, it is reassuring to be able to temporarily secure a certain amount of remaining battery power. In addition, charging started from 5% and was fully charged in about 2 hours.

Battery capacity is 4025mAh, so once fully charged, you don't have to worry about remaining battery power all day long.

Unusual in this price range, equipped with an organic EL display

The fourth reason is the installation of an organic EL display, which is unusual for smartphones in this price range. Organic EL displays can display blacks more accurately than liquid crystal displays, and the colors are vivid. The response is also fast and there is little afterimage when moving or scrolling.

Recently, expensive high-end smartphones are transitioning to organic EL displays, but middle-range smartphones still use liquid crystal displays. On the other hand, "OPPO Reno3 A" is equipped with a 6.44-inch large-screen high-definition 2400 x 1080 dot organic EL display. It can be said that the display quality is one rank higher than products in the same price range.

Improve waterproof performance

The fifth reason is waterproof and dustproof.

If you use it as your main smartphone on a daily basis, it may get wet in a sudden rain, or you may operate it with wet hands after washing your hands as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus.

Even in such a case, it is safe to use without problems. In addition, the degree of protection has also been improved from IP67 of the predecessor "OPPO Reno A" to IP68, which is more secure.

A feeling of size that fits in your hand

Even though it's a large screen, it's easy to hold. This is also one of the features of "OPPO Reno3 A". The width is 74.1mm, which is slightly thinner than the previous "OPPO Reno A", but the feel when gripping is greatly improved. This is the result of pursuing ergonomics to make it easier to hold with one hand.

When you hold it in your hand, you won't feel the large screen of 6.44 inches. It's easy to put in and take out of your pocket, so you don't have to worry about carrying it around.

"Game Boost 2.0" for comfortable game operation

Equipped with functions optimized for gameplay. That is "Game Boost 2.0". This is a function that eliminates the slight delay that occurs on the touch panel during game play by optimizing the touch sample rate. It also adjusts the refresh rate, so you can enjoy the game more comfortably.

Is the performance downgraded from the predecessor "OPPO Reno A"? Actually comparable

The "OPPO Reno3 A" has the features described above, but compared to the previous "OPPO Reno A", the SoC (CPU, GPU, etc. are integrated into one chip) is "Snapdragon 710" to " Snapdragon 665" seemingly downgraded. Some people are worried about this point and may be hesitant to purchase.

It is true that the Snapdragon 700s to 600s, but the Snapdragon 665 is the latest in terms of SoC generation. When I tried the AnTuTu benchmark, the score was "183537". Since "OPPO Reno A" is "207219", it is not a big performance difference.

Also, when reviewing the evolution from "OPPO Reno A" to "OPPO Reno3 A", the camera has changed from 2 eyes to 4 eyes, waterproof and dustproof IP68, and storage capacity is 128 GB for all models. fulfilling. It can be said that it is a fully evolved model, including support for fast charging.

A smartphone that overturns the common sense of the middle range

Conventional middle-range smartphones were often unsatisfactory in terms of functions and performance, and I had the impression that they were not suitable for users who mastered smartphones. On the other hand, the "OPPO Reno3 A" has reached a level comparable to expensive high-end smartphones in terms of daily use, and it can be said to be a "different dimension" smartphone that overturns the common sense of the middle range.