The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A9x | K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.9 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A9x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,020 mAh
- against 3,765 mAh
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 9.4 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Oppo K3, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A9x | K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 10 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 164,137 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core: 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
Design
| Specification | A9x | K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Purple, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 162 mm | 161.2 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % | 85.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | A9x | K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,020 mAh Best value | 3,765 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | A9x | K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi Best value | 394 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | A9x | K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | A9x | K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | A9x | K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A9x | K3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 226 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A9x | K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A9x | K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PCEM00 | CPH1955, PCGM00 |
