OPPO A3 Pro, a cheap and stylish mobile phone that can be submerged in water

OPPO likes to grab attention with mid-range mobile phones, and on this occasion, they have launched a model that stands out for their physical appeal. The new OPPO A3 Pro looks like a recycled A2 Pro in most of its features, except for two surprising details: a new resistant glass coating and increased resistance to immersion in water for 30 minutes.

If you are interested in knowing more about this mobile phone under 340 euros, we will leave all its features below.

Features of OPPO A3 Pro

Features

OPPO A3 Pro

Dimensions and weight 162.7 x 74.3 x 7.53 mm. 182 grams (glass) or 177 grams (vegan leather). Display 6.7 inches with OLED panel, Full HD+ resolution (2412 × 1080 pixels) with screen-to-body ratio of 93%, 950 nits maximum brightness, 394 pp frame rate 120 Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7050 with Arm Mali-G68 graphics RAM8 or 12 GB LPDDR4X storage 256 or 512 GB in UFS 3.1 format Rear camera 64 2 MP image with f/2.4.LED Flash. Front camera8 MP with f/2.0 aperture. Connectivity and additional USB C, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, dual nano SIM, GPS, Bluetooth, notification LED, 3-inch audio jack .5 mm and IP69 protection. Battery 5000 mAh with 67W fast charging. ColorOS. 14 based on Android 14 operating system.

As we mentioned earlier, OPPO A3 Pro does not bring anything new except for a few minor details. It looks like a copy of OPPO A2 Pro except for the presentation and protection level. To be clear, it includes a 6.7-inch screen, with Full HD+ resolution, a maximum brightness of 950 nits, 394 pp, 120 Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.

The photography department is rounded off with a 64MP main sensor, along with a 2MP portrait sensor. The selfie camera is 8 MP. As for the processor, it retains the same Dimensity 7050 without changing 8/12 GB RAM and 256/512 GB storage.

All this is supported by a 5000 mAh battery with 67W fast power. OPPO A3 Pro comes with Android 14 out of the box, with ColorOS 14 customization layer.

What stands out is the back, which can be made of protective glass (shock protection) or vegan leather. In the same way, this mobile increases protection, IP69 will be certified. In terms of water resistance, level 9 indicates that it can withstand high pressure by submerging in water for 30 minutes.

OPPO A3 Pro availability and price

The new OPPO A3 Pro comes in three colors: blue (with a durable glass back), pink and black (with a vegan leather back). This mobile can be purchased in three different configurations, which vary in price depending on the capacity. Currently, only pre-sale prices are known, which are:

8GB/256GB: Sold at 1999 Yuan (approx 260 euros in currency).12GB/ 512GB: Priced at 2199 Yuan (approx. 285 euros 12GB/512GB: Priced at 2499 Yuan (approx. 325 euros to change).

Pre-sale is now available in China, pending the mobile service on April 19. It is not known when this device will reach the global market if OPPO plans to do so.