The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A3, ahead on Battery & charging.
| Category | A3 | A79 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A3, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 409,464
- against 391,000
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 680 nits
- Weight
- 187 g
- against 193 g
Oppo A79, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 392 ppi
- against 264 ppi
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- against 1,604 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A3 | A79 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 409,464 Best value | 391,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 782 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,012 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A3 | A79 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Red, Purple | Black, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.68 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 165.7 mm | 165.6 mm |
| Weight | 187 g Best value | 193 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.2 % | 86.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Splash Resistant | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54, MIL-STD-810H | IPX4, IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | A3 | A79 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | A3 | A79 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits Best value | 680 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.72″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,604 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi | 392 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz Best value | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | Panda Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Panda Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | A3 | A79 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A3 | A79 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A3 | A79 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 1 year | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A3 | A79 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.05 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.78 W/kg Best value | 1.06 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.05 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.78 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A3 | A79 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | A3 | A79 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2683, CPH2693 | CPH2553, CPH2557 |
