The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A83 | F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 4.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 3.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A83, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Weight
- 143 g
- against 153 g
- Usable Surface
- 76.2 %
- against 72.3 %
Oppo F3, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 7.7 mm
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,920 px
- against 1,440 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A83 | F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P23 | MediaTek MT6750T |
| Processor Process Size | 16 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Mali-T860 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 1.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core, with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | A83 | F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Black, Red, Blue | Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.1 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 150.5 mm | 153.3 mm |
| Weight | 143 g Best value | 153 g |
| Usable Surface | 76.2 % Best value | 72.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | A83 | F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,180 mAh | 3,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | A83 | F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ Best value | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,920 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | A83 | F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | A83 | F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | A83 | F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.1 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A83 | F3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A83 | F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A83 | F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH1729, CPH1827 | CPH1609 |
