The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | N3 | R7s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 3.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo N3, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.0
- against eMMC 4.5
Oppo R7s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 155 g
- against 192 g
- Usable Surface
- 72.9 %
- against 66.5 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | N3 | R7s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 Best value | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 1.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 37,857 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 | Octa-core: 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | N3 | R7s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White | Gold |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 161.2 mm | 151.8 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 155 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 66.5 % | 72.9 % Best value |
Battery
| Specification | N3 | R7s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,070 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | N3 | R7s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3.964 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | N3 | R7s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | N3 | R7s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | N3 | R7s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 5 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | N3 | R7s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM, Dual 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40 | 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 B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, 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 | Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, DLNA, microUSB, USB OTG, Bluetooth | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB OTG, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | N3 | R7s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | N3 | R7s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | N5206, N5207 | R7sf |
