The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A3i, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | A3i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A3i, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 409,464
- against 253,200
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 240 Hz
- against 180 Hz
Oppo A40M, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A3i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 11 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 409,464 Best value | 253,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 943 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,748 |
| CPU Description | 2×2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 660 + 4x2.1 GHz Kryo 660 |
| 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 | A3i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.7 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165.7 mm | 165.8 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54, MIL-STD-810H |
Battery
| Specification | A3i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | A3i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,604 px | 1,604 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz Best value | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, HDR10, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Panda Glass, HDR10, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | A3i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A3i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A3i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 1 year | 1 year |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A3i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| 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 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A3i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
